Second Explosion at Greece’s Motor Oil Refinery Leaves Two Seriously Injured Days After Two Deaths

Two workers were seriously injured Thursday afternoon in an explosion at Motor Oil’s refinery in Corinth, Greece, less than a week after another explosion at the facility left two people dead. The two injured workers, aged 40 and 59, sustained multiple injuries, including burns and fractures, and we

Greek Chefs Leave for Better Pay Abroad as Tourism Industry Faces 83,000 Job Vacancies

Hundreds of Greek chefs are seeking employment abroad, citing low wages, excessive working hours and violations of labor agreements, as Greece’s tourism and hospitality industry faces more than 83,000 unfilled positions despite record tourist arrivals and revenues. According to the Panhellenic Feder

Rhodes Assesses Widespread Damage After Severe Flooding

Authorities on the Greek island of Rhodes began assessing extensive damage Thursday after torrential rainfall triggered widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure disruptions, prompting the mayor to request a state of emergency. More than 280 millimeters of rain fell within hours on Wednesda

Scammers Pose as Municipal Workers to Steal $5.5 Million in Gold From 88-Year-Old Woman in Greece

An alleged electricity emergency cost an 88-year-old woman in Thessaloniki a fortune in gold coins and jewelry. She told police that callers used a false warning about electrocution to trick her into moving her valuables. Accomplices then entered her apartment and stole them. The reported haul inclu

Catsimatidis Calls Guilfoyle’s Removal Politically Motivated

Greek-American businessman John Catsimatidis questioned the circumstances surrounding the removal of Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece, suggesting the decision was politically motivated because it came just three weeks before the November midterm elections. Speaking to Greece’s public

Malcolm Wiener, American Archaeologist and Philhellene, Dies at 91

Malcolm H. Wiener, an American archaeologist, businessman and philanthropist who funded archaeological research in Greece for more than five decades, has died at the age of 91. Wiener founded the Institute for Aegean Prehistory (INSTAP) in the United States in 1981, establishing a major source of fu

Tempi Train Crash Trial: Victims’ Families to Resume Testimony Monday

Testimony from relatives of victims and injured survivors of the Tempi train disaster will resume Monday, October 19, as court proceedings continue over the deadly railway collision. Father Describes Conditions at Crash Site Panos Routsis, father of Denis Routsis, who died in the crash, testified du

Who Is Josh Huck, the Diplomat Leading the US Embassy in Greece After Guilfoyle’s Exit?

The recent and unexpected departure of Kimberly Guilfoyle from her post as United States Ambassador to Greece has created a temporary leadership vacuum within the diplomatic mission. Taking center stage in the wake of these developments is experienced diplomat Josh Huck, who is stepping in to take t

Motor Oil Workers Strike After Fatal Refinery Explosion in Greece

Workers gathered outside Motor Oil facilities in Greece on Wednesday as part of a 24-hour strike following an explosion that killed two employees during maintenance operations at the company’s refinery. A large number of workers participated in the demonstration, displaying banners outside the facil

Man Found Dead as Flash Floods Sweep Cars Into Sea on Greek Island of Rhodes

A man was found dead on the Greek island of Rhodes on Wednesday after torrential rainfall triggered flash flooding, sweeping vehicles into the sea and causing widespread disruption across the island. Τhe incident occurred in the Stegna area, where powerful floodwaters carried several vehicles toward

Greece Unveils Homegrown Pyrpolitis USV, a Naval Drone Built for Combat

Greece has unveiled the Pyrpolitis, a naval drone developed and built by the Hellenic Navy that can monitor maritime areas and carry out strike missions against surface targets. The unmanned surface vessel (USV) was presented on October 13 at the opening of a new training center for unmanned and aut

Acropolis Sets New Visitor Record as Greece Tackles Crowding

The Acropolis attracted more than 4.6 million visitors in 2025, averaging approximately 12,600 people per day, as Greece’s most visited archaeological site continued to benefit from the expansion of tourism in Athens. According to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), the Acropolis

Students Pitch Tents Outside Greek Parliament Over Soaring Rents

University students set up tents in Syntagma Square in central Athens on Wednesday, staging an overnight protest against rising housing costs and the shortage of student accommodation, despite heavy rainfall affecting the Greek capital. Members of dozens of student associations participated in the d

Who Will Succeed Guilfoyle as US Ambassador to Greece?

The future leadership of the U.S. Embassy in Greece, and particularly how long it will take Washington to appoint a successor to Kimberly Guilfoyle, has emerged as a significant question for political officials on both sides of the Atlantic. For the immediate future, Josh Huck, a former U.S. deputy

Severe Storms Batter Greece, Flooding Skiathos and Evia

Severe storms brought flooding, fallen trees and travel disruption across Greece on Wednesday, October 14. Skiathos suffered extensive damage overnight, while Evia remained under a red weather alert as heavy rain and powerful winds continued to threaten communities. The storm prompted emergency warn

Israel Returns 22 Illegally Removed Antiquities to Greece

Greece received 22 antiquities illegally removed from the country during a handover ceremony at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, marking the first repatriation of Greek antiquities from Israel. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni accepted the artifacts from Israeli Ambassador Pninat Yanay at

Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned Tuesday as U.S. ambassador to Greece after the White House requested her departure following allegations of improper conduct, which she strongly denied. The resignation came shortly after White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed that the administration had ask

White House Asks US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign

The White House has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following allegations of improper conduct during her diplomatic tenure, according to an announcement Tuesday. “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her we

Greece Says No U.S. Request Received Over Guilfoyle’s Possible Removal

Greece has received no official request or communication from Washington regarding the possible removal of U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said Tuesday, following remarks by President Donald Trump that he was considering dismissing her after reports for alle

Athens Metro Line 4 Faces Further Delays Over Kypseli Tunnel Problems

Athens Metro Line 4 could face further delays as engineers work to resolve problems linked to tunnel construction beneath Kypseli. The tunnel-boring machine has remained idle since May 8, and officials have not set a date for its return to work. Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas s

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