The investments made in recent years in new hotels in Athens, as well as the entry into the capital of global hotel chains confirm the predictions that the city is gradually making a pronounced mark on the international tourist market.

An unknown wreck was discovered west of Kythnos island, near Attica, with indications it sank after an explosion at its prow.

Athens is looking for alternative,"out of the box," diplomatic destinations with the aim of forging new alliances and partnerships, in light of the country's bid for a position as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2025-26.

In this context, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, will be in Vietnam on Monday and will meet with President of Vietnam, Ngyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, while he will hold talks with the Vietnamese his counterpart, Bui Thanh Son.

The completion of the energy upgrade of the Hellenic Parliament is moving along in an effort to fully adapt it to the demands of the times due to the climate and energy crisis. The project to upgrade the House energy-wise aims both at saving energy and reducing operating costs. The process has been complex due to the historicity and age of the building despite interventions and improvements made in the past.