Belgium Revokes Qatargate Warrant for Greek MP and Former EU Commissioner Avramopoulos

Belgian authorities have revoked a European arrest warrant issued for Greek lawmaker and former European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos in connection with the Qatargate investigation after he voluntarily appeared before investigators in Brussels. Qatargate is the name given to a major corruption

Autumn Storms Sweep Greece as Temperatures Drop

Greece is facing a sharp change in weather as rain and storms are moving across parts of the country. Strong winds are also picking up over the seas. The National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued a weather warning on Tuesday, September 22. The warning runs through early Wednesday. Forecasters exp

2,600-Year-Old Looted Cretan Armor Returns to Greece 62 Years After Illegal Excavation

Five pieces of ancient Cretan armor linked to a large-scale illegal excavation more than six decades ago are returning to Greece, allowing them to be reunited with archaeological finds from the same site that are already held in Crete. The two bronze helmets and three mitrai, protective guards worn

How Much Money You Need to Retire Comfortably in Greece

Greece has secured the #1 spot on the International Living 2026 Global Retirement Index, marking the first time in the report’s 35-year history that the Mediterranean nation has topped the list. The shift comes amid sweeping policy changes across Europe. Former retirement havens Portugal and Spain h

Greece Among Europe’s Lower-Cost Countries for Having a Baby

Greece has emerged as one of the more affordable countries in Europe for raising a baby through its first year, according to new research, placing it firmly among the continent’s lower-cost nations for families welcoming a baby. The study, conducted by international money transfer company Remitly, f

Mitsotakis Visits NVIDIA and Sequoia for AI Talks in California

Greece’s digital infrastructure investments and the practical uses of artificial intelligence were on the agenda as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited NVIDIA and Sequoia Capital’s headquarters in California on September 21, 2026. The meetings brought together technology executives, researche

Greece Rejoins World’s Developed Stock Markets After Debt Crisis Recovery

Greece’s stock market entered FTSE Russell’s developed-market group Monday, marking another step in the country’s recovery from the sovereign debt crisis that battered its economy and financial system. The change, effective from Monday, moves Greek shares out of FTSE’s advanced emerging category and

Greece to Unite Ancient Samos Monuments in New Archaeological Network

Greece’s Ministry of Culture has presented a masterplan to connect the archaeological sites of Pythagoreion on Samos with the modern town around them. The plan aims to create a coherent network of monuments, walking routes, public spaces and visitor information. It also seeks to improve the protecti

Greece Adds Ethics Classes in Schools as Alternative to Religious Education

Greek schools are introducing a new Ethics class for students who are exempt from Religious Education, starting with the 2026–27 school year. The new subject will be taught in lower and upper secondary education. It will provide an alternative class during the hours normally allocated to Religious E

Santorini Lights Up in Spectacular Volcano Eruption Reenactment

Santorini lit up on Saturday night as drones and fireworks filled the sky above the caldera during Ifestia 2026, the island’s annual Volcano Festival. The event, held after sunset on September 19, went beyond the familiar spectacle of fireworks. This year’s drone show brought elements of Santorini’s

82-Year-Old Dies After Fight With 76-Year-Old Over Sun Lounger in Greece

An 82-year-old man died after a fight with a 76-year-old man reportedly sparked by a dispute over a sun lounger at a beach in Greece on Sunday morning. The incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. at Vouliagmeni Beach, south of Athens. According to preliminary information being investigated by polic

Solving the Mystery of the Acropolis’s Vanished Temple

A recent publication in the American Journal of Archaeology tells a historical detective story of a lost temple on Athens’ Acropolis. It all began with the discovery of ancient graffiti. By Janric van Rookhuijzen The ancient graffiti was found on a marble rock outcrop at Vari, 20km southeast of Athe

Step Back in Time: This Greek Village Is a Director’s Dream

Perched on a slope of legendary Mount Olympus is the picturesque Greek village of Palaios Panteleimonas, which has been used several times as a film location. Perched 450 meters high in a dense pine forest on the eastern Mount Olympus slope in the Pieria Region, Palaios (Old) Panteleimonas is a trad

Greek Airline Among Europe’s Best Pet-Friendly Airlines

Aegean Airlines, the Greek airline based in Athens, has been named one of Europe’s most pet-friendly airlines in a new review of how major carriers treat passengers traveling with cats and dogs. The carrier stood out alongside nine other European airlines for allowing pets in the cabin, in the cargo

Greece Gets Double Credit Boost From Scope and Moody’s

Greece received two positive signals from international credit rating agencies on Friday, as Scope Ratings upgraded its sovereign rating and Moody’s turned its outlook positive. Scope raised Greece’s long-term rating from BBB to BBB+, with a Stable outlook. Moody’s kept Greece at Baa3, but changed i

AI Voice Cloning Used in Sophisticated €1 Million Phone Scam in Greece

A phone scam using AI voice cloning to impersonate victims’ relatives generated more than €1 million in alleged illegal proceeds across Greece, according to police, who arrested two suspected members of the operation. The men, ages 23 and 25, were arrested in Nea Ionia after authorities said about €

Deutsche Welle Reverses Decision to Shut Down Greek Service

Anxieties surrounding the future of the historic Greek-language service of Germany’s public broadcaster have been put to rest following a decisive development in the decision-making centers of Berlin. Deutsche Welle (DW) will continue its regular operations in Greek, as a plan to permanently termina

Retirement in Greece: How Many Years Do Greeks Receive a Pension?

People reaching retirement in Greece can expect about 21 years of life after pension age if they are men and 24.4 years if they are women, based on 2024 OECD retirement-age rules paired with Eurostat life expectancy data. Both figures are 2.6 years above the EU averages of 18.4 years for men and 21.

Gold Wreath Still Adorns 2,500 Year-Old Skull in Crete, Greece

The skull of a crowned athlete with a gold wreath in the shape of a laurel branch still attached to it is perhaps one of the most impressive exhibits in Greece. The flesh disintegrated after 2,500 years, but the wreath stuck and remained on the skull. Inside the mouth, a silver coin was found as […]

Greece Rethinks Military Mobilization With New “Citizen-Soldier” Model

Greece is developing a new “Citizen-Soldier” defense model designed to strengthen military mobilization by linking the armed forces more closely with reservists, civilian expertise and modern technology. Military mobilization can no longer concern the armed forces alone, according to Greece’s Chief

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