The Latest Breaking News from Costas Baltas

Partial lunar eclipse stuns skywatchers with an ‘almost blood moon’. Here are the best photos

See the best photos of the August 2026 partial lunar eclipse

Space · Aug 28

August full moon 2025 captivates skywatchers worldwide as Sturgeon Moon lights up the sky (photos)

The 2025 full 'Sturgeon Moon' graced the night sky on Aug. 9.

Space · Aug 10, 2025

July 2025 full 'Buck Moon' dazzles skywatchers worldwide (photos)

The July full moon didn't disappoint as it rode low across the horizon last night and we've got the photos to prove it.

Space · Jul 11, 2025

Greek PM takes heat over phone tapping scandal, defends spy service's work

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told parliament on Friday the phone tapping of an opposition leader by the EYP intelligence service was wrong, but did not disclose the reason behind it.

Reuters · Aug 26, 2022

Greece tames wildfire near Athens, new blazes rage in 'tough' Mediterranean summer

A wildfire in mountains near Athens that forced hundreds of people to flee and damaged property has been brought under control, Greek authorities said as they battled new blazes in what they called one of the toughest Mediterranean summers.

Reuters · Jul 20, 2022

Wildfire rages north of Athens, one town evacuated

A large wildfire raged out of control north of Athens on Monday, prompting authorities to order the evacuation of a nearby coastal town as a precaution.

Reuters · Jul 4, 2022

Greek workers protest at energy cost surge in May Day rallies

Metro trains ground to a halt and ships were docked in ports as thousands of workers joined May Day rallies in the Greek capital to protest against soaring energy and food prices.

Reuters · May 1, 2022

Greek mother jailed pending trial over killing of young daughter

A Greek prosecutor ruled on Monday that a 33-year-old mother accused of intentionally killing her 9-year-old daughter, in a case that has caused public outrage, will remain in custody pending trial, the Athens News agency reported.

Reuters · Apr 4, 2022

In Greek migrant camp, Afghan woman finds strength in art

By Karolina Tagaris

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022