A surprising incident unfolded in Syntagma Square when a Parliament employee was arrested for attempting to deface the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with offensive slogans following the March 25th celebrations in Athens.
Tag: greek news now
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on March 30, 2025, to discuss the Gaza conflict, humanitarian aid, and a major subsea power cable project linking Europe, Cyprus, and Israel, according to Greek sources.
On the 26th anniversary of the NATO aggression against FR Yugoslavia, Novak Djokovic honored Marinos Ritsoudis, a Greek officer who refused to participate in the 1999 bombing of Serbia, with a heartfelt Instagram story. While competing in the Miami Open, Djokovic shared a mural of Ritsoudis, expressing gratitude in Greek and highlighting the enduring bond between Serbia and Greece.
Demand drives up prices, and in Greece, Arachova and Kalavryta lead as winter hotspots with over 90% occupancy, while Kastoria surprises with a 90% pre-booking rate for March 25. Ski resorts buzz, prices climb, and even lesser-known destinations like Arcadia’s villages see full bookings, proving that a weekend escape comes with a hefty €300+ price tag—pushing annual travel costs to €3,500 or more.
Archbishop Elpidophoros compared Trump to Constantine the Great at a White House Greek Independence Day event, gifting him a cross. Representing 3 million Greek Americans, he praised Trump’s leadership, bridging faith and heritage.
Greece marked the 1821 Revolution anniversary with a grand military parade in Athens on March 25, 2025. Starting at 11:15 a.m. in Syntagma Square, the event featured advanced weaponry, historic aircraft, and ceremonies across the country, attended by top leaders. Festivities began with cannon salutes at dawn and will end with a flag-lowering at the Acropolis.
The vandalism is part of a wider global phenomenon of vandalising Tesla vehicles.
The Archbishop drew comparison between Trump’s embodiment of Christian faith and Constantine’s championing of Christianity in the 4th century.
The 26 and 39 year old were found with 50 grams of hashish and electronic scales.
On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ the Son of God, as today is exactly nine months before Christmas.
The event was proudly joined by the Hellenic Police Association.
Between January 2023 and May 2024, only 59 out of the 929 illegal construction cases have been resolved.
In the final of the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China, Greek Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou finished without a medal for the first time since 2019, ending with an invalid sixth jump after a strong effort until the last attempt.
The milk bar, a quintessential Australian institution pioneered by Greek migrant Mick Adams in 1932, emerged as a transformative force in popular culture during the Great Depression. Blending Greek dairy traditions with American soda fountain influences, it offered an affordable, egalitarian space that reshaped social habits and introduced the milkshake globally. This article explores its origins, evolution, and enduring legacy, alongside the historic Greek-Australian archive now preserved at the State Library of NSW.
A new study reveals that Egyptian soldiers and Greek mercenaries were present at Megiddo — the biblical “Armageddon” — during the death of King Josiah of Judah in 609 B.C. Archaeologists uncovered seventh-century B.C. pottery fragments, supporting biblical accounts of a confrontation with Pharaoh Necho II, though the nature of Josiah’s demise remains under debate.
On March 10, 2025, Nikos Papadopoulos, a doctor and MP with the faith-driven Niki party, damaged artworks at the National Gallery, calling them disrespectful to Orthodoxy. This heartfelt act has rekindled attention on Niki, a grassroots movement tied to church communities, as it seeks its place among Greece’s far-right voices. While some cheer, others wonder if it risks sparking a contest of passion in a crowded political field.
The island’s infrastructure is confirmed to have no issues and civil protection plans have been updated.
Step into a realm where history, nature, and luxury seamlessly intertwine—welcome to Costa Navarino, an…
In 2025, Greek Australians stake their claim among the nation’s richest, with 20 billionaires and 30 under-45 stars driving a collective fortune past $700 billion. From a veteran philanthropist debuting at 84 to property magnates and tech pioneers, their success reflects a powerful fusion of tradition and innovation.
The 49-year old is facing extradition for extortion charges.