U.S. Vice President: We have a sense of optimism regarding Russia–Ukraine negotiations
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance at Rome’s Palazzo Chigi on Friday for talks focused ...
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Sacred atmosphere marks Epitaphios Service in two historic Churches in the heart of Athens
In a deeply reverent and solemn atmosphere, the Service of the Epitaphios (Burial of Christ) was celebrated on Holy Friday ...
Epitaphios processions to converge in Thessaloniki’s Aristotelous Square on Good Friday
The Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki has announced that, as part of this year’s Holy and Great Week services, a special ...
A miracle day and night: Meteora illuminated for Pascha
Visitors to Kalabaka and the sacred rock formations of Meteora this Pascha season are in for a breathtaking experience. Meteora ...
Pope Francis visits Regina Coeli Prison in Rome ahead of Easter
Pope Francis made a brief but moving visit to Rome’s Regina Coeli prison on Holy Thursday, spending approximately thirty minutes ...
Turkey launches major earthquake-proofing project for Hagia Sophia’s Dome
The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism has launched a new and ambitious phase in the ongoing structural reinforcement and ...
Holy Week and Easter on ‘Voice of Greece’
Greeks around the world can partake in the spiritual journey of Holy Week through the live broadcasts of the sacred services, the Resurrection ...
Trump Administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday the suspension of federal funding amounting to $2.2 billion allocated ...
Dozens killed by Russian missile attack on Palm Sunday in the city of Sumy, Ukraine
Russia attacked the center of Sumy city in northern Ukraine with ballistic missiles and aerial bombs on Palm Sunday, causing ...
Maliotis Cultural Center opened its newest exhibition called “Hellenic Beauty”
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, the Maliotis Cultural Center opened its newest permanent exhibition: “Hellenic Beauty,” celebrating the rich heritage ...
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High-level delegations gather in Constantinople ahead of Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a late-evening meeting on Thursday with the Russian delegation ahead of the highly...
Patriarch of Bulgaria celebrates Mid-Pentecost Feast at Ancient Church of Saint Sophia in Sofia
On May 14, 2025—25 days after the Resurrection of Christ—the Orthodox Church celebrated the Feast of Mid-Pentecost. To mark...
War in Ukraine: What Moscow and Kyiv are demanding at the negotiating table
Russia and Ukraine are holding their first direct bilateral talks in Constantinople today, marking the first such meeting since...
Holy Synod of Russian Orthodox Church convened today – Key decisions announced
On May 15, 2025, the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church convened at the Patriarchal and Synodal Residence...
Patriarch of Serbia opens exhibition honoring Saint Dositej of Niš and Zagreb
On May 14, 2025, Serbian Patriarch Porfirije officially opened the exhibition titled “Saint Dositej of Niš and Zagreb –...
Ecumenical Patriarch returns to Imbros for environmental initiative
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, widely known as the "Green Patriarch" for his long-standing commitment to environmental protection, returned to his...
