Festival at Greece’s ancient theaters dedicated to Maria Callas and century since her birth

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The music from “Madame Butterfly” and other major operas is known to Greek audiences largely through the recorded performances of Maria Callas, the U.S.-born Greek artist who died in 1977 and is still revered here. For theatergoers in Athens, watching the...

Newly discovered stone tools drag dawn of Greek archaeology back by a quarter-million years

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Deep in an open coal mine in southern Greece, researchers have discovered the antiquities-rich country's oldest archaeological site, which dates to 700,000 years ago and is associated with modern humans’ hominin ancestors. The find announced Thursday would...

Tsakos: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. (TNP) on Tuesday reported net income of $176.6 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Athens, Greece-based company said it had net income of $5.69. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring...

New Greek parliament convenes, only to be dissolved as early as Monday

ATHENS (AP) — Newly elected Greek lawmakers were sworn in Sunday but the Parliament in which they sit may be dissolved as early as Monday, ahead of fresh elections on June 25. No party achieved an overall majority in the election on May 21, which was held under simple proportional...

Diana Shipping: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Diana Shipping inc. (DSX) on Friday reported net income of $22.7 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Athens, Greece-based company said it had net income of 22 cents. The shipping company posted revenue...

Three dead, others missing after dinghy carrying migrants overturns near Greek holiday island

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Three people have died and up to 12 others are missing after a dinghy carrying migrants overturned near the Greek resort island of Mykonos, officials said. The incident in the Aegean Sea occurred early Friday. The search involving two rescue helicopter along...

Humanitarian group blasts Greece over treatment of asylum-seekers on eastern island

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A prominent humanitarian group on Thursday blasted Greece over its treatment of asylum-seekers on the island of Lesbos, repeating allegations of illegal deportations back to Turkey and claiming authorities are using hunger as a weapon against some migrants. ...

StealthGas: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ATHENS, Greece (AP) — StealthGas Inc. (GASS) on Wednesday reported earnings of $16.8 million in its first quarter. The Athens, Greece-based company said it had profit of 44 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense,...

Conservative party of Greek prime minister in big election lead, to seek outright majority

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, whose conservative party scored a landslide election victory Sunday but without the seats in Parliament to win outright, indicated he will seek a second election in a bid to consolidate victory without a coalition partner. ...

Greek election results from 60% of vote show ruling conservatives with huge lead; major defeat for left-wing opposition