PAOK stunned AEK with a 3-2 comeback at the OPAP Arena, reversing a 2-0 deficit to claim a historic victory. The first such turnaround against an Athens team in 28 years, this result keeps PAOK in contention for a Champions League spot, powered by goals from Andrija Živković, Dimitris Pelkas, and Giannis Konstantelias.
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In Thessaloniki, a high school student faces legal action after sharing nude photos of a classmate online. The victim, a fellow minor, reported the incident to the Greek Police upon discovering the images circulating among peers. Authorities have opened a case, charging the perpetrator with violating personal data and offending sexual dignity, as the investigation continues.
US Rep. Gregory Meeks, a senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, vowed to block any sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey during a Greek diaspora event in New York on March 29, 2025, emphasizing support for Greece’s strategic advantage and shared democratic values.
The Greek diaspora in New York celebrated Greek Independence Day with a grand parade on Fifth Avenue, led by Grand Marshal Vangelis Marinakis. Archbishop Elpidophoros highlighted the unity and resilience of Hellenism, emphasising the courage and hope participation brings. Amid celebrations, he praised U.S.-Greek relations, affirming the enduring cultural and diplomatic ties. The event showcased the vibrant spirit of Greek heritage beyond Greece’s borders.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Corinthia and Achaia just after midnight on March 31, 2025, waking residents in the early hours. The National Observatory of Athens placed the epicenter 7 kilometers southwest of Goura, while the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported it 32 kilometers southeast of Kalavryta. Though mild, the tremor underscores Greece’s seismic vulnerability, with experts keeping a close watch for potential aftershocks.
With Easter 2025 falling on April 20, Greek students are gearing up for a two-week break, as schools close from Holy Monday, April 14, to Thomas Sunday, April 27. Kicking off with a final school day on April 11, the festive pause is just the start of a year dotted with holidays, including May Day, Oxi Day, and Christmas, promising plenty of rest for all.
Greece is bracing for a tumultuous three days as the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) issues a red alert for severe weather starting Monday, March 31, 2025. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to sweep across eastern regions, with Attica expected to feel the brunt from Monday afternoon. The Cyclades will face dangerous conditions by midday, prompting urgent calls from Civil Protection for citizens to secure homes, avoid flood-prone areas, and heed local warnings as the nation prepares for nature’s fury.
In a shocking turn of events, a 51-year-old man launched a premeditated attack at the Koropi Police Station near Athens, injuring a civilian and three officers with a screwdriver. Armed with a chilling note declaring his intent to kill police and “become a hero,” the suspect’s rampage began on a bus before escalating into a violent standoff at the station, leaving authorities and the Greek public grappling with the aftermath.
This is part of an effort to address the issue of increasing photovoltaic (PV) occurring after solar panel discarding.
He likened the punishment to a “Soviet Politburo”.
On March 30, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Jerusalem for a high-level meeting. The leaders discussed their nations’ shared historical roots, common values, and strategic interests, with a focus on defense systems like BARAK MX and SPIKE NLOS. The talks signal a deepening partnership amid regional challenges and opportunities.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem on March 30, 2025, to strengthen bilateral ties amid regional tensions. The leaders called for the immediate release of hostages in Gaza and expressed hope for a ceasefire, while Mitsotakis announced a scholarship program honoring Jonas Karousis, a victim of a terrorist attack.
Jonathan Adiri, former advisor to Israeli President Shimon Peres, warns that Türkiye, under Erdogan, is no longer seeking influence in the Middle East—it’s shaping the region itself. With plans for bases in Syria, a powerful NATO military, and control over Europe’s natural gas pipelines, Türkiye poses a greater threat to Israel than Iran. Adiri suggests alliances with a Sunni bloc or Greece and Cyprus, but urges Israel to find shared interests with Türkiye to avoid conflict and foster cooperation.
The unveiling of Angela Kiki’ striking painting “The Maniatisses” in Sydney honoured the women of Mani who fought in the Greek War of Independence. The event, hosted by AHEPA NSW & ACT, celebrated their legacy with dignitaries, historians, and cultural performances, bridging Hellenic heritage with Australia’s Greek diaspora.
George Papadopoulos, of Greek descent and close to President Trump, suggests a government change in Greece via an X post, criticizing the current leadership for failing to position Greece as a mediator between the USA and Russia. He argues that aligning with NATO, warring against the Church, and supporting Ukraine have weakened Greece, while Turkey has gained influence. Papadopoulos envisions a future where Greece embraces its Orthodox roots and stabilizes the region, a shift he believes requires new leadership.
Greek energy and metals company Metlen announced on Thursday that it expects to produce 50…
In the early hours of Sunday, March 30, 2025, Greece will shift to daylight saving time, moving clocks forward from 3:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., resulting in one hour less sleep for residents. First trialed in 1932 and formally adopted in 1975 amid an energy crisis, the practice remains under scrutiny as the European Parliament’s 2019 vote to abolish it stalls, leaving the future of time changes uncertain.
The Athens Authentic Marathon, one of Greece’s most iconic sporting events, is set to take…
Athina Onassis, granddaughter of the legendary Aristotle Onassis, stepped into the spotlight on March 11, 2025, at the Friends of the Pompidou Center dinner in Paris
Tensions erupted in the Aegean Sea on March 28, 2025, when a Turkish coast guard vessel violated Greek territorial waters near the Imia islets, triggering a 40-minute standoff with the Hellenic Navy and Coast Guard. Amid Greece’s swift response and a subsequent de-escalation via a crisis hotline, the incident highlights Ankara’s bold provocations and raises questions about Athens’ strategy in the face of Turkey’s expansionist agenda.