In a Greek jail, inmates find freedom in theatre
The theatre workshop at Korydallos prison had been a respite from the mundane and often gruelling routine of daily prison life for inmates.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Greek Gov't survives no-confidence motion
The Greek government survived on Thursday a no-confidence motion tabled by the opposition over the handling of a series of crises and challenges.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Please return if found: British Museum seeks help to recover missing treasures
The museum launched a hotline to locate some 2,000 missing artefacts, revealing they were mostly ancient Greek and Roman gems and jewellery.
Wed Sep 27 2023
As deadly Greek rainstorm ebbs, a trail of devastation emerges
Hundreds of people remained trapped in their homes or on high ground of Thessaly, which bore the brunt of Storm Daniel's relentless deluge.
Fri Sep 08 2023
Greek wildfires die down after burning for nearly two weeks
The blazes, fanned by rising temperatures and strong winds, have killed five people, destroyed homes, farms and factories.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Greek conservatives storm to victory in repeat election
Former PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis wins second term.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Greek migrant tragedy death toll rises, suspects detained
Greece recovered three more bodies, bringing the confirmed toll to 81, after a fishing boat packed with hundreds of migrants sank.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Jordan's King Abdullah and Queen Rania's eldest daughter ties the knot
Princess Iman married a New York-based financier from a prominent Greek family in a private ceremony.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Greeks rally over train crash, labour unions gear for more walkouts
Greece's largest labour unions, jointly representing more than two million workers, will stage a nationwide strike on March 16.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Greeks protest over deadly train crash, station master jailed pending trial
Clashes erupted between police and demonstrators in Athens, after thousands rallied to protest over the crash.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Nine migrants rescued, dozens missing after boat sinks off Greek island
According to the migrants accounts, about 68 people were on the boat, Kokkalas said.
Tue Nov 01 2022
At least 16 migrants dead in shipwreck off Greek island Lesbos
The sunken boat was carrying about 40 people, the coastguard said, citing people that had been rescued so far.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Blast in Greek capital damages buildings, one injured
One person was injured and several buildings were extensively damaged by an explosion in central Athens.
Wed Jan 26 2022
Greece reports third migrant shipwreck in days, survivors sought
Authorities scrambled a search and rescue operation in the third shipwreck this week involving migrants in Greek waters.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Greek PM defends migration policy in heated exchange with journalist
The journalist accused Kyriakos Mitsotakis of "narcissistic abuse" during a news conference with the Dutch PM in Athens.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024