Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, known as Masdar, has completed the acquisition of a 70% stake in Greece's TERNA Energy from GEK TERNA and other shareholders, marking the largest transaction in the energy sector in the history of the Athens Stock Exchange.
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As the new school year in Greece approaches, significant changes are set to improve the educational experience for students and teachers alike.
Passengers aboard the Golden Star Ferries Super Express were left in a state of panic…
A very high fire risk alert has been issued for Friday, August 16, across several regions in Greece, including the Attica Region (along with the island of Kythira), Central Greece (covering Fthiotida, Viotia, Evia, and Skyros), the South Aegean (Cycladic Islands), North Aegean, Central Macedonia (Chalkidiki and Mt Athos), East Macedonia & Thrace (Thassos, Evros, and Samothrace), the Peloponnese (Korinthia, Argolid, Lakonia), and Crete.
For over two decades, epically talented and internationally acclaimed Greek Australian bouzouki player Tommy Tsonis has been captivating audiences across Australia and around the world.
In a striking visual protest against environmental destruction, Greenpeace unveiled a powerful sand sculpture on…
Southern Rethymno faces a tense night as a relentless wildfire, now burning for over 48 hours, has forced the precautionary evacuation of nine villages.
A World War II bomb has been discovered at the site of the old Elliniko airport in southern Athens and is scheduled for a controlled detonation on Friday at 8 a.m., according to footage from Skai TV.
Unprecedented announcement to Santorini Residents: "17,000 came by cruise ships, reduce your travel"
An elected councillor in Santorini is urging his fellow citizens to stay home because tourists are "landing" in Thira.
In a dramatic incident during Coldplay's concert in Athens this week, frontman Chris Martin abruptly halted the band’s performance as a social media personality wrapped in an Israeli flag attempted to storm the stage.
In the wake of his relationship with Grammy nominated and iconic 80's singer and songwriter Laura Branigan, Greek American actor and musician Tommy Bayiokos opens up about his multifaceted career, heartfelt reflections, and enduring passion for music and performance.
Ancient Greece harbours many intriguing aspects, and one of them is about how the Ancient…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended an Easter service at the Athens Cathedral on Holy Thursday, ahead of Sunday's Greek Orthodox Easter.
Athens ranked second least liveable city in Europe, Zurich tops Europe's most liveable list.
During a recent press conference, Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos announced that Heraklion Municipality, the capital and largest city of the island of Crete in Greece, is set to take a 27 million euro loan to address its financial shortfall for the year 2024.
Parents should be vigilant: In the wake of the devastating flash flooding that struck Thessaly, Greece earlier this month, the region is grappling with the arduous task of restoring its schools while simultaneously tending to the emotional wounds of its children.
The Acropolis in Athens, an iconic monument, has earned a spot on the list of the world's most beautiful cultural heritage sites. We review the complete list of the Top Ten Most Beautiful World Heritage Sites.
With its mild weather, vibrant landscapes, and fewer tourists, Greece offers a unique and captivating experience for travellers during the often-overlooked season of Autumn, regarded by some to be the perfect time to visit Greece.
Athens: When Ellinikon Metropolitan Park is completed in 2030, it will cover a vast expanse of 600 acres (243 hectares), making it nearly three-fourths the size of New York City's iconic Central Park. The creation of this massive public green space marks a significant milestone that is sure to be as culturally and socially relevant to Athenians as Central Park is to New Yorkers.
A ground-breaking study has unveiled shocking insights into the state of mental health care in Greece, exposing the prevalence of incarceration and alarming rates of forced hospitalisations. The deeply concerning study identifies risk factors associated with involuntary hospitalisation and urges urgent reevaluation of laws and comprehensive human rights training, demanding a transformation of mental health care in Greece.