Greece

This is politics in Greece in the fall of 2024, half a century after the restoration of democracy: intense and constant fighting between the opposition and the government in Parliament, infighting for influence in the main opposition parties, a Council of State that is being questioned by bar associations, and mounting strikes and protest rallies, like those declared this week.

The lessons of Socrates have never really gone out of style, but if there's ever a perfect time to revisit the ancient philosopher, now is it.

Mary and Michael Jaharis are among the most prominent and influential couples in the Greek-American community, known for their immense contributions to the pharmaceutical industry, philanthropy, and cultural heritage. Their shared journey reflects a remarkable blend of business success, humanitarian efforts, and dedication to Orthodoxy and Greek culture.

In December 2024, Theodoros Vlachos will mark 10 years at the helm of Greece’s men’s national water polo team.

Greece is set to implement stricter regulations for light personal electric vehicles (LPEVs) as part of a new traffic code being pushed by Deputy Transport Minister Vassilis Oikonomou.

Greece's four systemic banks are expected to record profits amounting to 4.7 billion euros this year, against €3.6 billion in 2023, raising the dividend to be distributed close to €2 billion, up from €875 million in 2023.

Journalist unions in Greece launched a 24-hour strike Tuesday, joining broader labor unrest ahead of a nationwide general strike planned for Wednesday.

This weekend Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis took a bold and risky move to expel former prime minister and lawmaker Antonis Samaras from New Democracy. The story, and its potential impact on the government, is the main issue dominating the headlines in Greece over the past few days.

Talks between the government and farmers on facilitating their ease of access to markets are in the final stages, General Secretary for Trade and Consumer Protection Sotiris Anagnostopoulos said on Sunday.

A timelessly captivating star, Valeria Golino, will soon be in Athens. The renowned Italian actress, whose mother is Greek, will visit Greece as an honored guest at the 37th Panorama of European Cinema.