
Constantine Tassoulas Elected as Greece’s New President
Constantine Tassoulas, Speaker of the Greek Parliament and member of the New Democracy party, has been elected as Greece’s new president, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
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Constantine Tassoulas, Speaker of the Greek Parliament and member of the New Democracy party, has been elected as Greece’s new president, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Santorini as tremors trigger emergency measures and concerns over potential larger earthquakes.
Santorini has declared a state of emergency following hundreds of undersea earthquakes, including a powerful 5.2 magnitude tremor, impacting the resort island.
Heightened volcanic activity in Santorini has prompted Greek officials to take precautionary measures. The Civil Protection Ministry reports mild seismic activity, recalling similar events from 2011.
Greek firefighters have made significant progress in containing a deadly forest blaze in southern Greece that has claimed two lives and ravaged thousands of hectares, with efforts now focusing on smaller blazes.
Greek authorities warn of dire water shortages this summer after experiencing the warmest winter and earliest heat wave on record, raising concerns amid the Mediterranean heat.
Greece, Spain, Brazil, and Puerto Rico secure final berths for men’s basketball at 2024 Paris Olympics.
China Energy Investment Corporation invests in Greek wind farms, pioneering green energy projects and strengthening Sino-European cooperation.
Amid a surge of new wildfires, Greece has raised its alert level to ‘high risk.’ With strong winds and unusual warmth, authorities warn of dangerous conditions and urge caution.
Join CGTN’s Gou Tianqi as she explores Crete’s famed olive oil production, discovering the art of olive cultivation and learning how to taste olive oil like a professional.
17-year-old Maria from Greece wins gold at the 2022 World Kickboxing Championships, coached by her dock worker father, Michael, whose dedication and employer’s support made their dream come true.
A 24-hour strike by unions has paralyzed Greece’s largest port, Piraeus, as workers protest against job insecurity and high costs. The disruption could impact global trade routes connecting Europe and Asia.