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Greece’s oldest woman dies
Greece's reported oldest woman passed away at the age of 119 on Tuesday night on the island of Crete. Eleni Baroulaki was born in 1905 and lived her entire life in Paidochori in the municipality of Apokoronos in Hania.
According to local news outlet Haniotika Nea, her father had reached 107 years while her mother lived to be 100.
Israel, its friends and adversaries
The recent press conference by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara underscored another major difference separating the two countries, and this is their stance towards Israel.
North Macedonia: Hristijan Mickoski insists - 'I will call my country Macedonia if you want, let's go to The Hague'
The new Prime Minister of North Macedonia walks the line of the new president and launches an attack on Greece
Greek defense team says 9 Egyptians accused of causing deadly shipwreck were misidentified as crew
The legal defense team for nine Egyptian men due to go on trial in southern Greece next week accused of causing one of the Mediterranean's deadliest shipwrecks said Thursday they will argue that Greece has no jurisdiction in the case, and insisted their clients were innocent survivors who have been unjustly prosecuted.
Spyros Theodoropoulos receives 7th Alba Business unusual Award
Businessman Spyros Theodoropoulos received the prestigious Alba Business Unusual Award from the Alba Graduate Business School of the American College of Greece for his continuous contribution to Greek entrepreneurship and society.
Child death linked to parvovirus outbreak in Thessaloniki kindergarten
The National Public Health Organization (EODY) alerted medical associations throughout Greece about a spike in parvovirus cases among children at a kindergarten in Thessaloniki, after a 3.5-year-old child passed away after developing acute myocarditis due to parvovirus B19.
Mitsotakis: Greece Will Not Ratify Prespa Treaty Memoranda with Skopje
The Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has dismissed the prospect of the Greek parliament ratifying the three memoranda associated with the Prespa Agreement with Skopje, as reported by Sky TV.
Greece rescues 42 migrants off Crete, searches for three missing
Greece rescued 42 migrants off the island of Crete and was looking for three believed to be missing after their boat sent a distress signal while at sea, the Greek coastguard said on Thursday.
A coastguard official said the migrants were rescued by commercial vessels and a Greek navy helicopter some 27 nautical miles southwest of Crete.
Linder | Delphi | May 21
Renowned British artist Linder Sterling arrives in Greece for a residency and performance curated by Athens-based art director Kika Kyriakakou. As part of the Polygreen Culture and Art Initiative (PCAI) artist residency program in Athens and Delphi, Linder will present a performance on May 21 at the former Pikionis pavilion in Delphi.
Greece ranks fourth among most desired destinations for intra-European travel, survey finds
According to the European Travel Commission's (ETC) latest report, 'Monitoring Sentiment for Intra-European Travel,' Greece ranks fourth on the list of the European destinations desired by Europeans this summer.
Sting | Athens | July 5-6
Former Police frontman Sting is heading to Greece this summer for what are sure to be two unforgettable nights at the Herodes Atticus Odeon (Dionysiou Aeropagitou) at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens as part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival (aefestival.gr).
Trip Advisor: Top hotel in the world is in Brazil
Greece stands out in categories of luxury, sustainability, and facilities suitable for families
Restoration of flood-hit railway in central Greece delayed
About eight months after a severe storm in the Thessaly region of central Greece flooded the region, restoration of the damaged Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) network in the area is facing significant delays.
Greek Prime Minister Proposes European Air Defense System Inspired by 'Iron Dome'
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has proposed the establishment of a European air defense system, modeled after Israel's "Iron Dome," during an interview with Sky TV this morning. Mitsotakis emphasized the need for a unified defense strategy across Europe to safeguard against potential threats.
From TikTok to Edi Rama: European elections heat up in Greece
With European elections on the horizon, Greek political leaders are not only hitting the road to campaign across the country, but are also increasingly leaning into social media platforms in their search for voters. While New Democracy will likely maintain its dominant position in Greek politics, attention is turning to SYRIZA and PASOK, and their battle for second place.