This tastefully restored mansion on Syros Island in the heart of the Greek Cyclades resides on a high bluff overlooking the blue Aegean and the island’s picturesque capital, Ermoupoli. The home’s foyer features a classic marble staircase with Doric columns. Verdant colors and contrasts combined with grand dimensions to create an air of luxury. (Courtesy…
Solidarity With Quake-Hit Turkey Could Reconcile Historical Foes, Expert Says
ANKARA, Turkey—Ankara’s relations with Greece and Armenia have long been characterized by mutual animosity. But the twin earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, which left tens of thousands dead and caused widespread destruction, have led to an outpouring of solidarity from both Athens and Yerevan. According to Turkish political analyst Talha Kose,…
Japan, Greece Step up Security Ties as ‘Strategic Partners’
TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, agreed on Monday to strengthen their security, defense and economic ties and pledged to cooperate in responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other threats in Europe and Asia. They said they agreed to upgrade their nations’ relations to a “strategic partnership,” with defense…
Poland-Greece Flight Diverted for Landing: False Bomb Alert
All 190 passengers and crew aboard a Ryanair flight from Poland on Sunday disembarked safely in Athens International Airport with an escort of two Greek warplanes after a bomb alert was reported to authorities. Greek police spokesperson Constantia Dimoglidou said the Boeing 737 flight from Katowice in Poland was diverted to an isolated area for…
How the Passing of a King Tells of Our Moral Strength
Commentary The passing of King Constantine II of the Hellenes—a former king who had been removed from the throne for almost a half-century—was not unanticipated; he was old and in poor health, with declining mobility. But how the Greek government handled the death of a former head of state was another matter. It showed callous…
Greece: Baby’s Body Found in Dam; Mother Arrested
THESSALONIKI, Greece—A woman has been arrested in northern Greece after her 11-month-old daughter was found dead in an irrigation dam, police said Monday. The 29-year-old suspect, whose name wasn’t provided by authorities, is due to appear before a public prosecutor later Monday to face murder charges. Police rescuers found the baby’s body in the Aliakmonas…
With Infrastructure in Tatters, Ukraine Looks to Allies for Air Defense Weapons
December 28, 2022
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Ongoing Russian strikes have taken their toll on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing rolling power outages and crippling transport in several parts of the country. “Naturally, shortages persist,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Dec. 26 video address. “Blackouts are continuing.” He went on to assert that roughly 9 million people throughout Ukraine currently lack…
Where to Go in 2023: 8 Top Travel Destinations
December 4, 2022
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Antarctica Gentoo penguins may be seen while sailing Antarctica’s coastline. (Vadim_N/Shutterstock) Believe it or not, this mostly undiscovered continent is getting busy. This year, a record 82 passenger ships will visit the coldest, darkest, windiest, highest, driest place on earth. Most of those will travel the relatively short distance from the tip of South America…
Greece to Allow Unvaccinated Health Workers to Return to Work After Court Ruling
Greece’s Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Tuesday that thousands of health workers who declined to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and were suspended without pay will return to their roles. The decision comes shortly after a court ruling on the matter. “It [the ruling] will be implemented, even though I think it is a dangerous decision…
VIDEO: ‘It’s the Laziest Dog in the City’—Dog Takes Nap in the Middle of Army Parade
One laid-back dog, a well-known character in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, was ambling around in the street when a lively army drill showed up. And what happened next has been caught on film. After strolling up to inspect the soldiers, the cute dog plopped himself down at their feet as they began their march. Far…
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