Thousands of migrants are to have their papers legalised in Greece as part of efforts to curb an acute labour shortage that is hitting key sectors of an otherwise resurgent economy. In a move that has thrown his centre-right party into turmoil, the prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, pushed through legislation […]
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The encounter with the unique mammal took place in July in the Gulf of Corinth By David Averre Published: 16:59 GMT, 13 December 2023 | Updated: 17:09 GMT, 13 December 2023 Stunning images have emerged of a dolphin sporting a pair of hook-shaped ‘thumbs’ protruding from its fins which have […]
Lord Cameron is leading efforts to smooth over relations with Greece amid a deepening row over the Parthenon Sculptures. The Foreign Secretary met with his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis at a Nato summit last night amid Athenian fury at the UK’s diplomatic cold-shoulder towards PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Rishi Sunak cancelled talks with […]
Rishi Sunak’s abrupt cancellation of a scheduled meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has sparked widespread criticism, both domestically and internationally. The cancellation, reportedly in response to Mitsotakis’ comments on the Parthenon Marbles – also called the Elgin Marbles – has not only fuelled tensions over the historical artefacts […]
All survived mostly intact for more than 1,000 years, despite war, earthquakes, foreign invasions and the temple’s makeover first as a church and then a mosque. But in 1687, the Parthenon was blown up by a besieging Venetian army, and many of the works were lost. The survivors are now […]
Greece came from a goal down to hold France to a 2-2 draw in their final Euro 2024 qualifier in Group B on Tuesday, denying Didier Deschamps’ side a perfect record in their campaign. Olivier Giroud teed up Randal Kolo Muani for the opener just before half-time before Greece levelled […]
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greenpeace on Thursday urged Greece to abandon a deep-sea gas exploration project in the Mediterranean, citing newly published research to argue that its impact on endangered whales and dolphins would be greater than previously believed. The environmental group said a survey last year in waters off […]
ATHENS, Greece — Finishing her class at The Julliard School of the arts in New York, Greek opera great Maria Callas gave her students a final word of advice. “Keep on going the proper way: Not with fireworks, not with easy applause, but with the expression of the words, the […]