Solemn Good Friday ceremonies at Athens cathedral amid war
Good Friday services held with deep reverence at Athens cathedral and Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre amid heightened security due to ongoing regional conflicts.
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Easter exodus peaks in Greece: massive traffic jams and 320,000 cars
Easter holiday exodus reaches peak in Greece with massive traffic jams at toll stations. Over 320,000 vehicles departed in just two days as families head home.
Serious accident in Thessaloniki: 61-year-old woman hit by car
A 61-year-old pedestrian was critically injured in a traffic accident on Thessaloniki’s Mikis Theodorakis Avenue while attempting to cross the road.
Major arrests for explosives and fireworks before Easter in Greece
Greek police conducted major arrests for illegal explosives and fireworks before Easter, uncovering dangerous materials across multiple regions.
Mitsotakis spends Easter in Chania amid political pressure
Greek PM Mitsotakis retreats to Chania for Easter amid mounting political pressure over corruption scandals and wiretapping allegations affecting government MPs.
Schinas visits Thessaloniki wholesale market in first ministerial trip
Minister Schinas makes surprise 5 AM visit to Thessaloniki wholesale market, becoming first Rural Development minister to engage directly with traders and producers.
Kimberly Guilfoyle on Greece-Florida National Guard partnership: US relations reach historic new level
US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle announces Greece’s historic partnership with Florida National Guard, elevating bilateral defense cooperation to unprecedented levels.
Easter 2026: Greek political leaders celebrate outside Athens
Greek political leaders including PM Mitsotakis spend Easter 2026 outside Athens. Discover where Greece’s top politicians celebrate the holidays.
Vance departs for Pakistan: Iran shouldn’t try to play games with us
US Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for peace talks, warning Iran against playing games while expressing willingness to negotiate in good faith.
US-Iran ceasefire hangs by thread amid unclear talks and Pakistan’s key role
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has been announced, but talks remain unclear while Pakistan plays a crucial mediating role in Middle East tensions.
12-year-old boy dies after foot trapped in hotel jacuzzi in Italy
Tragic accident claims life of 12-year-old boy trapped in hotel jacuzzi suction drain in Italy during Easter vacation with parents.
Artemis II completes historic Moon mission as crew returns to Earth
NASA’s Artemis II mission concludes as four astronauts return from historic Moon journey, marking humanity’s first lunar voyage in over 50 years.
Trump’s stark warning to Iran: “We’re loading ships with best weapons”
Trump threatens Iran with military action if Pakistan peace talks fail, as US ships reload with advanced weapons systems during fragile ceasefire negotiations.
IMF warning: War fuels hunger and new wave of inflation
IMF Managing Director warns global food crisis worsening as Middle East war pushes 45 million more into hunger, threatening new inflation wave worldwide.
EU Commission receives Mitsotakis letter on child protection online
EU Commission confirms receipt of Greek PM’s letter on child internet safety, supports coordinated action on social media age limits across Europe.
Cyprus: AEGEAN special flight to bring Holy Fire from Jerusalem
AEGEAN Airlines operates special flight to bring Holy Fire from Jerusalem to Cyprus on Saturday, delivering Easter’s sacred flame to churches across the island.
Oil prices near $100 per barrel amid Iran-US ceasefire uncertainty
Oil prices surge toward $100/barrel as Iran-US ceasefire uncertainty and Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions create market volatility.
US Navy drone reportedly shot down in Strait of Hormuz
US Navy drone monitoring Strait of Hormuz reportedly shot down in Persian Gulf according to tracking data, raising tensions amid US-Iran ceasefire.
Mother and partner jailed over severe abuse of 10-month-old baby
Mother and partner jailed for severe abuse of 10-month-old baby who remains hospitalized in critical condition with multiple injuries.
Easter 2026: Banks closed for four days – How transactions will be affected
Banks will close for four consecutive days during Easter 2026, affecting branch services but keeping ATMs and digital banking options available for customers.