Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis soared to his first career gold medal at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, on March 9, 2025. Sharing the title with Dutch athlete Floon after both cleared 5.90 meters, Karalis capped a stellar season that included six national records and a historic 6.01-meter jump.
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In 2023, Greece recorded the highest levels of perceived crime, violence, and vandalism in the EU, with 23.7% of those at risk of poverty reporting such issues. The country also led among those not at risk, with 20.2% experiencing similar concerns. These figures highlight Greece’s ongoing challenges in public safety compared to other EU nations.
Greece triumphed over the Netherlands with a final score of 63-53 in their latest Eurobasket Qualifiers matchup. Giannis Larentzakis sealed the win with two free throws, while Vassilis Toliopoulos shone with a crucial three-pointer in the fourth quarter. Standout performances from Larentzakis, Konstantinos Zougris, and Ioannis Papapetrou powered Greece to a commanding 34-23 halftime lead, securing their momentum in this competitive victory.
Greece and Cyprus have aligned with 77 other nations in denouncing US President Donald Trump’s sanctions on the International Criminal Court. In a joint statement, these countries reiterated their unwavering support for the ICC’s independence and its crucial role in upholding accountability for severe international crimes. The global response highlights differing international perspectives, as some countries like Hungary expressed support for the US move.
If countries like Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands don’t contribute their fair share to NATO,…
Priceless Romanian treasures, including the iconic Golden Helmet of Coțofenești, have been stolen from the Droner Museum in Assen, Netherlands. This daring heist has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the security of loaned artifacts in Western European museums. Interpol is assisting in the international search for the stolen Dacian treasures.
The Aussie Stingers have commenced their journey towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games in Greece, preparing for the 2025 World Aquatics World Cup. Seven returning players join new faces as they face international competition for the first time since the Paris Olympics.
Starting January 1, 2025, Bulgaria and Greece will eliminate border controls, marking Bulgaria’s entry into the Schengen Area alongside Romania. This expansion to 29 countries will facilitate visa-free travel across much of Europe, easing movement for tourists and businesspeople alike.
Eurostat announced its estimate for food inflation for November 2024, with Greece significantly below the…
Authorities in The Hague suspect foul play in a powerful explosion that caused a three-storey apartment building to collapse, killing five people. Rescue efforts continue, while investigators focus on a vehicle seen fleeing the scene shortly after the blast.
Dutch and French authorities dismantled the sophisticated encrypted messaging service “Matrix” used by suspected criminals, intercepting 2.3 million messages and leading to arrests in France, Spain, and Lithuania. The investigation began after the service was discovered on the phone of a suspect in the Peter R. de Vries murder case.
In 2023, Greece reported the highest rate of subjective poverty among individuals with low education levels in the European Union, with 81.8% of low-educated Greeks considering themselves poor. While countries like Finland and the Netherlands reported much lower rates, Greece’s figures underscore the urgent need for targeted education and poverty alleviation policies to address these deepening socioeconomic divides.
Planning a European adventure? Your English might get you further than you think – especially in the Netherlands, Norway, and even Greece. But beware, some popular tourist spots like France might require more local lingo. Discover the best and worst places for English speakers in Europe according to the 2024 EF English Proficiency Index.
Google is conducting a limited test in several EU countries, including Greece, to evaluate the impact of excluding EU-based news publishers from search results. The test aims to provide insights into user behavior regarding news content visibility. Initially planned for France, the test faced legal challenges leading to its suspension there.
In 2023, the EU reached a historic low in unemployment, with the overall rate for individuals aged 15-74 dropping to 6.1%. However, Greece faced higher-than-average challenges, recording the highest long-term unemployment rate in the EU at 6.2%, as well as a notable youth unemployment rate of 9.8%. While countries like Denmark and Czechia saw much lower unemployment levels, Greece continues to struggle with integrating young people and long-term jobless individuals into the workforce.
In a dramatic turn of events, Greek Playmate Sylvia Papadaki is embroiled in a bitter…
Greece has solidified its position as a top European tourist destination, recording over 50 million overnight stays at tourist accommodations in the first six months of 2024.
The Hellenic Armed Forces participated in the Multinational Exercise FALCON LEAP-24 in the Netherlands with…
Get ready to say “γεια σας” to Amsterdam! SKY express, the rapidly expanding Greek airline, has announced a new nonstop route connecting Athens International Airport (ATH) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) beginning November 10, 2024. This exciting addition to their network marks the airline’s first foray into the Netherlands.
One person is dead and two others injured after a man reportedly attacked people with knives in Rotterdam while shouting “Allahu Akbar.” Police are investigating the stabbings as a potential act of terrorism.