Foreign Tourists Booked 90% of Greece’s Hotel Nights in June

Foreign tourists filled nearly all of Greece’s hotel rooms this summer, with nine out of every ten hotel nights in June booked by visitors from abroad, according to Eurostat. Of the 18.1 million nights spent in Greek hotels that month, 16.4 million were logged by non-residents, while Greek travelers

Tsipras Unveils Economic Plan for Greece With Higher Wages, Tax Cuts

In a packed convention hall in Thessaloniki, amid a charged and energetic political atmosphere, former PM Alexis Tsipras, leader of the newly established Hellenic Left Coalition (ELAS), presented his party’s comprehensive economic and governance platform on Wednesday evening. The event drew signific

The Household Expenses That Set Greece Apart From the Rest of the EU

New figures from Eurostat show that food, dining out, and transportation now account for more than half of all household expenses in Greece. The data, reflecting spending patterns as of January 2026, give one of the clearest pictures yet of how Greek families are budgeting their money this year. Foo

Erdogan Warns Greece Over Militarization of Aegean Islands

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Greece to stop arming Aegean islands that Ankara considers to have demilitarized status, warning that Turkey would “do what is necessary” if Athens continued its defense buildup. Erdogan made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking to journalists aboa

Crab Invader: Exotic Indian Ocean Species Recorded in Greek Seas

An exotic crab species native to the Indian Ocean, has been spotted in Greek waters for the first time, according to local scientists.

The Economic Myth of Tourism: Why It Can’t Make a Country Rich

In many parts of Southern Europe, tourism is hailed as a modern “heavy industry,” a powerful engine for economic growth. But as senior analyst Marko Jukic of Bismarck Analysis at Palladium argued recently, this reliance is a dangerous illusion. His stark conclusion: no country in history has become

Apoxyomenos: The Ancient Greek Masterpiece Salvaged from the Sea

The ancient Greek statue of Apoxyomenos, also known as the “Croatian Apoxiomenos,” is a remarkable ancient Greek bronze statue depicting an athlete scraping oil and dust from his body with a strigil, a tool used by ancient Greeks for cleaning themselves after exercise. It dates back to the 2nd or 1s

Top U.S. Diplomat Allison Hooker Arrives in Greece for High-Level Talks

Allison Hooker, one of the senior figures in the U.S. State Department, has arrived in Athens for a series of high-level meetings with Greek officials, as Washington and Athens continue to deepen their longstanding relationship. The visit was confirmed by U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle

Greece’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.9%, With 377,000 Out of Work

Greece’s unemployment rate declined to 7.9% in July 2026, according to data released by Eurostat. The figure means about 377,000 people were out of work in Greece, down from 384,000 in June and a much steeper drop from the 422,000 recorded in July 2025. The decline in Greece’s unemployment rate stan

Untouched Mycenaean Tomb in Greece Reveals Priceless Treasures

Archaeologists excavating a Mycenaean necropolis near the town of Aigio in western Greece have uncovered an untouched chamber tomb filled with jewelry, bronze objects and a large collection of intact pottery, one of the standout discoveries from this year’s excavation season. The find was announced

Who Owns Greece’s Ports? The Companies and Billionaires Behind Them

Greece’s ports are becoming some of the most closely watched pieces of infrastructure in the Eastern Mediterranean. But the ownership map is more complicated than the simple idea that Greece has “sold its ports” to foreign companies. At Piraeus, Chinese shipping giant COSCO remains the dominant priv

Adorable Baby Seal Rescued in Greece After Three Days Searching for His Mother

An orphaned baby seal spotted by beachgoers on Spetses island in Greece has been rescued by authorities and volunteers.

The Greek Food That Survived a Bronze Age Volcanic Eruption

On Santorini, one of Greece’s most famous foods has a history that reaches back more than 3,500 years—to a time when the island was home to a Bronze Age civilization and a volcano was about to transform it forever. The food is fava Santorinis, the creamy golden dish served today in tavernas across G

New Cave Creature Named After Lord of the Rings Monster Found on Greek Island

Scientists have recently discovered a previously unknown species of cave cricket in an underground tunnel on the tiny Greek island of Kastellorizo—and named it after one of the most terrifying creatures in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Researchers found the new species, Dolichopoda balrogi

The Transformation of Santorini from Isolated Paradise to Top Global Destination within 50 years

A 1971 tourist guide on Santorini shows how the island was transformed from isolated paradise into a top global destination.

Greece Deploys AI and Drones in New System to Cut Traffic Congestion

A new integrated operational system for traffic management, developed by the Hellenic Police, is set to debut in Athens on September 1.

What Happened at an Ancient Greek Symposium

The symposium was one of the most important aspects of ancient Greek culture, as it served as an essential setting for discussions, revelry, and debates among some of the most prominent figures in Greek antiquity. Symposium, or “συμπόσιον” in Greek, comes from the words “σύν” and “πίνω,” or “drink t

National Gyro Day: The History of the Famous Greek Fast Food

September 1 is National Gyro Day, and the history of gyro, Greece’s most popular fast food delicacy today, is lost in time. Recently it was named among four Greek delicacies that have made it to the top 100 foods of the world according to TasteAtlas, an experiential travel guide for traditional food

Greece Beats Spain 108-106 in Overtime to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive

Greece secured a dramatic 108-106 overtime victory over Spain at Telekom Center Athens on Monday, August 31, keeping its hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup alive. Konstantinos Mitoglou and Tyler Dorsey scored international career highs of 29 points each, while captain Nick Ca

Greece and Israel Sign Deal for “Achilles’ Shield” Integrated Air Defense System

Greece and Israel signed the agreement for the development of the state-of-the-art integrated air defense system known as Achilles' Shield.

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