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Turkish archaeologists have discovered a rare 3rd-century fresco near İznik depicting a Roman-style Jesus as the “Good Shepherd,” one of the best-preserved early Christian artworks in Anatolia.
Lloyd’s List 2025 ranks Maria Angelicoussis (No. 8) and Evangelos Marinakis (No. 10) as the top Greek shipping leaders among 17 Greeks in the global Top 100. Greek shipping continues to demonstrate innovation, fleet modernization, and influence amid geopolitical and environmental challenges.
Chaos erupted at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium after Lionel Messi’s appearance lasted only 20 minutes, prompting fans to vandalise the venue; event organiser Satadru Dutta has been detained.
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Kalavryta in western Greece on Saturday evening, December 6, 2025, with the epicenter located just 6 km west-southwest of the town at a shallow depth of 5 km. The tremor was widely felt across the Peloponnese and beyond, but no injuries or significant damage have been reported so far.
A senior Kremlin official has warned that the EU’s plan to seize or leverage £80bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine could be treated as a casus belli, raising the risk of wider conflict in Europe as peace talks stall and Russia steps up military pressure on the battlefield.
Greece’s 2025 Christmas bonus will be paid earlier due to the December 21 deadline falling on a Sunday, with unemployed recipients receiving up to €540 thanks to the minimum wage rise to €880.
A chilling gothic horror based on Greece’s 1970s convent cult killer, Abbess Mariam Soulakioti, begins filming this week. Sound of Silence stars Millie Brady and Elsa Lekakou and launches at AFM with global sales by Playtime.
Chris Lucas brings Melbourne’s Grill Americano to Sydney’s Qantas House with a 170-seat Italian grill, 30m marble bar, Josper grill, and premium steaks. Now open in the CBD.
Israeli PM Netanyahu sends top security aides to Athens for defense talks, reinforcing ties with Greece amid opposition to Turkish military or economic roles in Gaza—a clear signal to President Erdoğan.
A spearfisherman in Crete thought he’d found an ancient Alexander-like bust just 3.8m deep near Hersonissos—until experts revealed it’s a modern concrete replica placed by diving centers to thrill tourists.
NSW Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Veterans David Harris have announced Greece and Crete as the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship tour destinations, marking the 85th anniversary of the 1941 Greek and Crete Campaign.
Three more suspects, including one from Greece, have been arrested in connection with the murder of Cypriot businessman Stavros Demosthenous. The arrests follow the detention of a 45-year-old Greek Cypriot linked to a motorcycle used in the crime.
The Greek government plans to ban defacement of the Unknown Soldier Monument with a new amendment, as announced by spokesman Pavlos Marinakis. The monument, deemed a sacred space, will be protected from new inscriptions or spray paint, with existing markings left to fade naturally.
Turkey has issued a new NAVTEX for live-fire naval exercises northeast of Lemnos, sparking renewed tensions in the Aegean as Ankara declares, “The Aegean is not Greek waters.”
The 2025 Athens Open, set for November 2-8, features Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas leading a strong ATP 250 entry list. Relocated from Belgrade, the tournament promises thrilling tennis with stars like Karen Khachanov and Joao Fonseca. Get the full entry list and updates.
The White House is preparing a public health alert linking Tylenol use during early pregnancy to an increased risk of autism in children, based on research from Harvard and Mount Sinai. Officials are also highlighting Leucovorin as a potential treatment for ASD, though experts remain divided on its effectiveness.
Costeen Hatzi has spoken for the first time about her break-up with Nick Kyrgios, saying the split “wasn’t a shock” and that she’s found peace while focusing on herself.
Athena, a three-year-old Staffy named after the Greek goddess, stunned Sydney commuters by boarding a bus alone and riding 4km to Kogarah Station—proving even dogs can navigate public transport.
President Trump plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, followed by a trilateral summit with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, sources say. The announcement came during a call with European leaders, who support ending the conflict.
Retired Coast Guard Admiral Nikolaos Spanos attributed the grounding of the ferry Panagia Paravouniotissa at Nea Styra, Evia, to human error and delays in submitting a refloating plan. He criticized the crew for panicking more than passengers and failing to follow protocol, highlighting risks of sinking during towing if proper measures aren’t taken.
Romania scrambled F-16 jets after a Russian drone attack struck Ukraine just half a mile from its NATO border, targeting civilian infrastructure in Ismail. No airspace violations were detected, but the incident heightened tensions as US-Russian talks unfolded in the Kremlin.
Kalliopi Semertizidou, former New Democracy Community Resources Coordinator, denies involvement in the €2.5 million OPEKEPE scandal, addressing allegations of illegal subsidies and the controversy surrounding her partner’s Ferrari in an ANT1 interview.
A 32-year-old Algerian mother faces pretrial detention in Paleo Faliro, accused of murdering her 3-year-old daughter, Jenna. Denying the charges, she claims the child’s death was an accident caused by a bathroom fall, expressing regret for her actions.
The Greek National Basketball Team secured a 74-60 win over Belgium in their first Eurobasket 2025 friendly, led by Dinos Mitoglou’s 18 points. Despite the absence of Giannis and Kostas Antetokounmpo, and a sprain to Zougris, the team showed strong defense and energy, with coach Vassilis Spanoulis noting areas for improvement ahead of a tougher test against Serbia.
Discover Vai Beach, Greece’s “Palm Beach,” nestled in Crete’s Finikodasos palm forest. With 4,500 ancient palms, turquoise waters, and golden sands, this Caribbean-like paradise offers snorkeling, relaxation, and secluded coves. Learn how to visit this Blue Flag-certified gem on Crete’s northeastern coast.
Greece has finalized a €1.1 billion deal to upgrade 38 F-16 Block 50 jets to Viper standard, enhancing the Hellenic Air Force’s capabilities with advanced radar, weapons, and NATO interoperability. The upgrades, conducted by the Hellenic Aerospace Industry, will strengthen Greece’s defense and strategic ties with the U.S.
Olympiacos FC opens its state-of-the-art museum at Karaiskakis Stadium, offering free entry throughout August. The modern facility, created with Mediapro Exhibitions, celebrates the club’s 100-year legacy with interactive displays, historic trophies, and tributes to Gate 7 and charitable efforts.
The Tatoi royal estate is undergoing a major restoration, with the Ministry of Culture revitalizing 34 acres of historic landscape, including the greenhouse and tennis court, to create a unified experience of history and nature.
Stefanos Tsitsipas trained in Toronto on Friday with his father, Apostolos, coaching him after parting ways with Goran Ivanisevic. The former World No. 3 rallied with Karen Khachanov, preparing for a strong run at the National Bank Open.
