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Capital

Athens

Head of State

President Katerina Sakellaropoulou

Head of Government

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

The Aetolia-Acarnania region in Greece held particular significance during the Hellenistic period when there were extensive cultural exchanges across Eurasia. Photo: Wikipedia

Science

Can China team’s Greek dig unveil an untold truth in ancient world history?

A joint archaeological project between Greece’s culture ministry and a Chinese team of researchers is breaking new ground.

21 May 2026 - 5:00PM

Hantavirus

More passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship test positive

11 May 2026 - 8:48PM

Israel-Gaza war

Spanish, Brazilian flotilla activists released after detention in Israel

10 May 2026 - 6:06PM

Israel-Gaza war

Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel face ‘extreme brutality’

Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted near Greece were brought to Israel for interrogation, and appeared in court on Sunday.

3 May 2026 - 4:34PMvideocam

Boats of a new humanitarian flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip make a symbolic departure from Barcelona’s Port Vell on April 12, after the departure of the flotilla was postponed due to bad weather. Photo: AFP

Israel-Gaza war

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla in international waters off Greece, detaining dozens

Organisers accuse Israel of ‘abduction’ after boats are seized nearly 1,000km from the Palestinian enclave.

1 May 2026 - 9:35AM

European Union

Greece man, 89, arrested after Athens shooting injures 5

The man is said to have hidden a gun under his coat before firing shots at a social security office and a courthouse.

28 Apr 2026 - 10:59PM

My Take

My Take | New entry system for non-EU residents is chipping away at Europe’s image

Making border control digital should be a natural step. But it has so far led to long queues, delays, confusion and chaos.

25 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM

Cruise tourists on their way to visit the city of Palma in Mallorca after disembarking at the port. Photo: dpa

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong watchdog warns of undeclared gluten in Marks and Spencer yoghurt

The Centre for Food Safety is investigating the omission of gluten from ingredients list as the importer recalls the batch as a precaution.

20 Apr 2026 - 9:49PM

Food and Drinks

Is this soup being culturally appropriated? Dispute boils between 2 nations

Greece and Turkey are arguing over a traditional soup’s origins as one restaurateur attempts to register it as a dish of Greece with Unesco.

19 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM

Tourism

As the planet heats up, Greece fortifies its ruins

Ancient Greek monuments, from the Parthenon to Olympia, which have stood for 2,500 years, are under threat from extreme weather events.

14 Apr 2026 - 4:12PM

The Parthenon at the top of the Acropolis hill in Athens. Greek scientists have been looking at the future vulnerability of ancient monuments to extreme weather events. Photo: AFP

Germany

In Germany, a woman bites a railway worker to get through closing doors

The employee tried to stop the woman trying to board a train as the doors were closing.

8 Apr 2026 - 7:53PM

A sign in front of the Munich-Pasing train station. Photo: dpa

Middle East

Chinese container ships pass through Strait of Hormuz at second attempt, data shows

The two ships, which had turned back on Friday, are the first non-Iranian container ships to leave the Gulf since the war began.

31 Mar 2026 - 4:30AMvideocam

European Union

Criminal trial begins in Greece for rail disaster that killed 57

Most of the 36 defendants - all rail and transport officials - face serious charges linked to endangering public transport.

23 Mar 2026 - 9:17PMvideocam

Hong Kong society

Pet owners evacuating UAE urge Hong Kong to loosen 120-day quarantine leash

Pet owners call on authorities to relax ‘excessive’ quarantine rules for Dubai, saying requirement makes returning to Hong Kong unfeasible.

22 Mar 2026 - 4:20PM

Some Hongkongers have set up a WhatsApp group to seek advice on getting their pets to safety. Photo: Getty Images

US, Israel war on Iran

Military escort for tankers in Strait of Hormuz not long-term fix: IMO head

The UN organisation head said an international naval operation, as suggested by Trump, would not be sustainable.

17 Mar 2026 - 5:17PMvideocam

Liberian-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, arrives in Mumbai on Thursday after clearing the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: AP

US, Israel war on Iran

Macron to visit Cyprus, French warships deployed as war in Middle East rages

The president’s visit will demonstrate France’s solidarity with Cyprus following Iranian strikes and underscore the importance of maritime security in the region.

9 Mar 2026 - 8:14PMvideocam

France

France to boost atomic arsenal, could deploy nuclear-armed jets to allies

France’s Macron says eight European countries have agreed to a ‘forward’ deterrence plan to bolster continental security.

3 Mar 2026 - 4:41PM

US, Israel war on Iran

3 US troops killed in Iran war, Trump warns more could come

The US president vows to ‘avenge their deaths and deliver the most punishing blow’.

2 Mar 2026 - 11:52PM

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Demonstrators outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, set fire to a placard with a picture of US President Donald Trump on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

China-Middle East relations

Is China flexing its intelligence muscle by tracking US military moves near Iran?

Unusually detailed posts by commercial firm MizarVision about America’s deployments in the Middle East are grabbing attention.

27 Feb 2026 - 4:44PMvideocam

US-China trade war

US warns of deep distrust even as officials seek stable China ties for summit

Congressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms.

25 Feb 2026 - 8:28AMvideocam

Germany

Germany’s ruling party seeks social media ban for children aged below 14

Spain, Greece, France, Britain and other countries are looking at similar social media bans or curbs.

21 Feb 2026 - 10:49PM

Social media apps displayed on a mobile phone. Germany’s ruling party has called for fines against online platforms that fail to enforce social media curbs for children. Photo: Reuters

US-China trade war

Washington offers US$200 million to boost US smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific

State Department subsidies for US companies to shore up US artificial intelligence supply chain in region and counter China’s dominance.

20 Feb 2026 - 7:24AMvideocam

Jacob Helberg, the State Department’s Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, believed the US$200 million in government funding would make “millions of smartphones more competitive”. Photo: Getty Images

South Korea

South Korea to observe first, decide later on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

A former South Korean ambassador to Egypt will be attending Thursday’s inaugural meeting in Washington.

18 Feb 2026 - 4:45PMvideocam

Germany

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale on eBay

The images that appeared over the weekend allegedly show 200 Greek men being led to their deaths on May 1, 1944, at an Athens shooting range.

17 Feb 2026 - 5:03AM

China-EU relations

Chinese sports brands set sights on European expansion at 2026 Winter Olympics

The Games have become a test case for firms seeking to raise their global profile, highlighting rising ambitions and challenges.

7 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM

Espionage

Greece arrests forces member for espionage with suspected links to China

Member of the Greek Air Force was arrested following a Western intelligence tip-off.

6 Feb 2026 - 11:08AM

Greece’s flag. On Thursday, a member of Greece’s military was arrested for espionage with suspected links to China. Photo:: AP

Malaysia

Malaysian waters see return of oil transfer by ‘dark fleet’ of tankers

A crackdown against two vessels off Penang was the first disruption of such a ship-to-ship oil transfer in the state for over 10 years.

4 Feb 2026 - 7:48PMvideocam

European Union

At least 15 dead after migrant speedboat and Greek coastguard vessel collide

A search for potentially missing people continues off Chios following the sea crash.

4 Feb 2026 - 1:18PM

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Greece

Can China team’s Greek dig unveil an untold truth in ancient world history?

A joint archaeological project between Greece’s culture ministry and a Chinese team of researchers is breaking new ground.

More passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship test positive

Spanish, Brazilian flotilla activists released after detention in Israel

Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel face ‘extreme brutality’

Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted near Greece were brought to Israel for interrogation, and appeared in court on Sunday.

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla in international waters off Greece, detaining dozens

Organisers accuse Israel of ‘abduction’ after boats are seized nearly 1,000km from the Palestinian enclave.

Greece man, 89, arrested after Athens shooting injures 5

The man is said to have hidden a gun under his coat before firing shots at a social security office and a courthouse.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}My Take | New entry system for non-EU residents is chipping away at Europe’s image

Making border control digital should be a natural step. But it has so far led to long queues, delays, confusion and chaos.

Hong Kong watchdog warns of undeclared gluten in Marks and Spencer yoghurt

The Centre for Food Safety is investigating the omission of gluten from ingredients list as the importer recalls the batch as a precaution.

Is this soup being culturally appropriated? Dispute boils between 2 nations

Greece and Turkey are arguing over a traditional soup’s origins as one restaurateur attempts to register it as a dish of Greece with Unesco.

As the planet heats up, Greece fortifies its ruins

Ancient Greek monuments, from the Parthenon to Olympia, which have stood for 2,500 years, are under threat from extreme weather events.

In Germany, a woman bites a railway worker to get through closing doors

The employee tried to stop the woman trying to board a train as the doors were closing.

Chinese container ships pass through Strait of Hormuz at second attempt, data shows

The two ships, which had turned back on Friday, are the first non-Iranian container ships to leave the Gulf since the war began.

Criminal trial begins in Greece for rail disaster that killed 57

Most of the 36 defendants - all rail and transport officials - face serious charges linked to endangering public transport.

Pet owners evacuating UAE urge Hong Kong to loosen 120-day quarantine leash

Pet owners call on authorities to relax ‘excessive’ quarantine rules for Dubai, saying requirement makes returning to Hong Kong unfeasible.

Military escort for tankers in Strait of Hormuz not long-term fix: IMO head

The UN organisation head said an international naval operation, as suggested by Trump, would not be sustainable.

Macron to visit Cyprus, French warships deployed as war in Middle East rages

The president’s visit will demonstrate France’s solidarity with Cyprus following Iranian strikes and underscore the importance of maritime security in the region.

France to boost atomic arsenal, could deploy nuclear-armed jets to allies

France’s Macron says eight European countries have agreed to a ‘forward’ deterrence plan to bolster continental security.

3 US troops killed in Iran war, Trump warns more could come

The US president vows to ‘avenge their deaths and deliver the most punishing blow’.

Is China flexing its intelligence muscle by tracking US military moves near Iran?

Unusually detailed posts by commercial firm MizarVision about America’s deployments in the Middle East are grabbing attention.

US warns of deep distrust even as officials seek stable China ties for summit

Congressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms.

Germany’s ruling party seeks social media ban for children aged below 14

Spain, Greece, France, Britain and other countries are looking at similar social media bans or curbs.

Washington offers US$200 million to boost US smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific

State Department subsidies for US companies to shore up US artificial intelligence supply chain in region and counter China’s dominance.

South Korea to observe first, decide later on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

A former South Korean ambassador to Egypt will be attending Thursday’s inaugural meeting in Washington.

Greece will seek to obtain Nazi execution photos offered for sale on eBay

The images that appeared over the weekend allegedly show 200 Greek men being led to their deaths on May 1, 1944, at an Athens shooting range.

Chinese sports brands set sights on European expansion at 2026 Winter Olympics

The Games have become a test case for firms seeking to raise their global profile, highlighting rising ambitions and challenges.

Greece arrests forces member for espionage with suspected links to China

Member of the Greek Air Force was arrested following a Western intelligence tip-off.

Malaysian waters see return of oil transfer by ‘dark fleet’ of tankers

A crackdown against two vessels off Penang was the first disruption of such a ship-to-ship oil transfer in the state for over 10 years.

At least 15 dead after migrant speedboat and Greek coastguard vessel collide

A search for potentially missing people continues off Chios following the sea crash.

My Take | New entry system for non-EU residents is chipping away at Europe’s image