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CAIRO (AP) — Iran-backed Houthi rebels hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco in an overnight strike, two regional officials said Wednesday, damaging the offices of the firm’s chief executive and other top officials. The strike, in the eastern Saudi Arabian city of Dhahran, was the latest…
ATHENS – Wonderful presentations of classical music are among the elements that have led to the emergence of Athens as a cultural hub brimming with young and mature talent, most recently on display at the Opera Gala presented by the Symphony Orchestra and Choir of the City of Athens on October 12. The Telegraph…
As more Greeks living abroad consider returning to Greece after retirement, the search for a place that combines quality of life, access to the sea, and proximity to the capital is bringing renewed attention to Athens’ southern suburbs. Among them, Alimos stands out for its coastal character, modern infrastructure…
NEW YORK – On Saturday, October 17, an evening of Rebetika and Smyrnaiko music will take place at the Anita Rogers Gallery, at 494 Greenwich Street, New York, to mark 10 years since the inauguration of the gallery. Titled Taverna Rebetika 2026, the evening will feature plenty of Greek food, wine, music, kefi – and a…
NICOSIA – A British man’s body went missing on Cyprus, but it was found on October 13 in the Nicosia morgue, labelled with a different name. “The police were investigating whether the body had been moved without following official procedures, as nobody with the name of the man could be found at the morgue on...
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 14 months after National Guard members began patrolling the streets of the nation's capital, a federal appeals court on Wednesday will hear arguments over whether they should be sent home. Oral arguments are scheduled in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The…
SHANGHAI (AP) — Daniil Medvedev is back in the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals after getting the better of Stefanos Tsitsipas in the latest chapter of their combustible longtime rivalry. There was no real drama this time, though, as the fifth-seeded Medvedev won 6-4, 7-5 to become only the fourth player — after Roger…
MADRID (AP) — Anthony Gordon scored Barcelona’s third goal in the team’s Champions League win over Galatasaray on Tuesday, but it was Lamine Yamal being celebrated the most after an eye-catching dribble that helped set up the goal. Yamal received a pass just outside the area on the right side and used a quick…
The Griko language is trending on X, reviving a 150-year debate over whether Italy’s Greek dialect comes from Magna Graecia or Byzantium.
A 25-year-old man died at Stegna beach in Rhodes after floodwaters swept his car into the sea during a severe storm on Wednesday.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s October 2026 visit to Cyprus and Greece strengthens India-Greece-Cyprus ties around the IMEC corridor, which bypasses Turkey entirely and routes India’s Europe trade through Hellenic ports and shipyards.
Discussions on the Israeli LORA ballistic missile produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) are advancing, with strong interest from the Greek side. According to NemesisHD, the focus of recent contacts has shifted toward co-production of the system in Greece—a goal that sits at the center of planning by the…
ATHENS, October 2026 — Archbishop Makarios of Australia has invested Australian Ambassador to Greece Alison Duncan with the Order of the Christ Loving. The ceremony took place at the Australian Residence in Athens. The Order of the Christ Loving recognises Duncan’s distinguished service and generosity, the Greek…
Australian Ambassador Alison Duncan has been invested with the Order of the Christ Loving by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia during a solemn ceremony at the Australian Residence in Athens. The honour recognises Ambassador Duncan’s distinguished service, generosity and commitment to strengthening the…
Exactly one year after China imposed export restrictions on rare earths that threatened to disrupt European industrial chains—from automotive manufacturing to wind-turbine production—the European Union is moving to turn a temporary easing of tensions with Beijing into lasting supply security. According to Kathimerini…
India’s Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, has completed an official two-day visit to Cyprus (12–13 October 2026) focused on expanding cooperation in maritime security and the defence industry. The visit forms the first leg of a wider tour that continues to Greece until 15 October. According to the Indian Ministry…