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How travel photography changed the way he sees the world | FP Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Travel Photographer of the Year, Athanasios Maloukos shares how travel reshapes his understanding of how people interpret the world.

Greece visa application centres in India resume operations starting today

“We are pleased to inform you that, effective February 12, 2026, all Visa Application Centers for Greece in India will resume operations,” GVCW said in an official announcement

India and Greece Sign Defence Deal; Response to Pak-turkey Nexus? | Vantage With Palki Sharma

India and Greece signed a defence industrial cooperation agreement during the Greek defence minister's visit to New Delhi this week. The Greek minister praised India as an "upcoming superpower" that shares Greece's values on international rules and freedoms. What explains the growing ties between India and Greece? Palki Sharma tells you.

Why flights were grounded in Greece, leaving holiday passengers stranded

A communication failure forced Greece to close its airspace on Sunday (January 4). The main airport at Athens was the worst hit, while Thessaloniki airport shut entirely. Thousands of flyers returning home from holidays for the start of the work week were stranded across Europe

Greek farmers bring nation to standstill as blockades hit ports, roads and airports

Greek farmers wage nationwide blockade to demand delayed subsidies—ports, roads and airports grind to a halt as frustration boils over

17 men found dead in migrant vessel off Crete; survivors in critical condition as cause remains unclear

Seventeen men were discovered dead inside a sinking migrant vessel off Crete, while two critically injured survivors were rescued as authorities investigate how the tragedy occurred

Why Greece wants a 13-hour workday

Greece is pushing through a polarising labour reform allowing employees in select sectors to work up to 13 hours a day for limited periods annually. The Mitsotakis government insists the measure boosts flexibility, but unions call it a rollback of workers’ rights

FirstUp: Tariffs on wood products to come into effect, Clintons to testify in Epstein case... The news today

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on lumber and wood products will come into effect from today. Imports on soft timber and lumber will face a 10 per cent tariff while upholstered wooden products, including couches, sofas and chairs, will incur a 25 per cent duty. Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, have been summoned to examine the government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case

'Judging by your track record...': Greta Thunberg responds to Trump’s 'anger issues' remark

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he claimed she has “anger issues,” suggesting he may be the one struggling with them instead

‘Modern slavery’: Greek workers stage massive strike against 13-hour workday plans

The Mitsotakis-led government has proposed a bill that allows staff to work 13 hours a day for the same employer under exceptional circumstances, for extra pay. It, however, has not been submitted to the parliament yet