The Unexpected Greek Islands Where Short-Term Rentals Far Exceed the National Average

Greek islands have emerged as Greece’s most concentrated short-term rental hotspots, with destinations such as Serifos, Kythnos and Sifnos recording far more registered properties per resident than the national average, according to a new study. The findings show that island and coastal destinations

12 Migrants Die off Greece, Including Six After Collision With Coast Guard Boat

Twelve migrants, including an infant, died in two separate boat incidents off the Greek islands of Samos and Lesbos on Monday, October 19, according to Greek authorities. Six people died in each incident, while coast guard crews rescued a total of 22 survivors. Two suspected migrant smugglers were a

What Can €1 Million Buy You in Athens’ Most Expensive Neighborhoods?

A budget of approximately €1 million can buy a newly built apartment of around 100 square meters or a considerably larger older home in Athens’ northern and southern suburbs, according to a property market assessment by Premier Realty. The findings, reported by the Athens-Macedonian News Agency on O

Tempi Train Crash Survivor Describes Harrowing Escape in Court Testimony

A survivor of the 2023 Tempi train disaster described his efforts to escape the wreckage after regaining consciousness and struggling to breathe, during testimony at the ongoing trial in Larissa on Monday, October 19. Aristeidis Karatzounis, who was traveling in the second carriage of the passenger

Santorini Draws Thousands of Athletes From 40 Countries for Spectacular Sports Event

Santorini Experience has firmly and definitively established its institutional role as one of the premier sports tourism events in the world. This year’s event proved in the most impressive way that the Greek island of Santorini is not only a unique travel destination, but also an international hub

Greece Inaugurates Daedalus Supercomputer to Support AI and Research

Greece officially inaugurated its Daedalus supercomputer in Lavrio on Monday, October 19, 2026. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the ceremony at the Lavrio Technological and Cultural Park. The facility aims to strengthen Greece’s capacity for scientific research, large-scale data analysis

Greek Wine Production Sees Modest Increase

Greece’s wine production is expected to reach approximately 1.67 million hectoliters in the 2026/27 season, up from 1.65 million the previous year, according to preliminary European Commission estimates. The figures, published on October 19 by KEOSOE, Greece’s wine cooperatives federation, indicate

“Greece Deserves a Strong Ambassador With Trump’s Confidence,” Rubio Says, Reaffirming Strategic Ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Greece’s strategic importance to Washington following the departure of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, emphasizing that bilateral relations remain strong and that the Trump administration intends to appoint a successor with the president’s full confidence.

From Greece to Chilean Patagonia: The Story Behind the Psijas Islands

A group of small islands in southern Chile bears the name of a naval officer of Greek descent who participated in hydrographic surveys of the country’s southern waterways nearly three decades ago. The Psijas Islets, also referred to by members of Chile’s Greek community as the Psichas Islands, are l

Two Killed in Plane Crash in Northern Greece

Two men were killed on Sunday, October 18, when a small single-engine plane crashed near the village of Kontariotissa in Pieria, northern Greece, according to local authorities. The victims were reportedly experienced pilots from neighboring villages. Both were found unconscious at the crash site an

Giorgos Mazonakis Remembered at 40-Day Memorial in Nikaia

Family members, friends, fellow performers and fans gathered at the Holy Trinity Church in Nikaia on Sunday for a memorial service marking 40 days since the death of Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis. Mazonakis died on September 9 at the age of 54. The service began at 9:30 a.m., following the Divine L

Saint Luke the Evangelist: The Tradition That Made Him an Icon Painter

Every year on October 18, the Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Luke the Evangelist. Christians know him as the author of the third Gospel. However, tradition also remembers him as the man who painted the first icons of the Virgin Mary. His legacy connects the story of Jesus, the early Christian worl

Greek Monk Missing in Turkey After Journey to His Ancestral Homeland

A journey to his family’s ancestral homeland has turned into a painful search for answers. A 58-year-old Greek Orthodox monk has been missing in Turkey since July, leaving his family desperate for news. Known as Joseph in monastic life and Nikolaos Tzigkozis by birth, he left Neo Mylotopos, near Gia

Greek Island Once Linked to Johnny Depp Goes on Sale for $5 Million

A small Greek island near Patmos has entered the property market with an asking price of $5 million. Strongylo, an undeveloped islet in the Dodecanese, offers three natural beaches and potential for tourism or private residential development. The island covers approximately 219,000 square meters (54

The “Switzerland of Greece”: The Majestic Lake Doxa

Lake Doxa, located in the lesser-known corner of Corinthia on the Peloponnese, is a place of astounding beauty that has been dubbed “the Switzerland of Greece.” Nestled in the triangular-shaped Feneos Valley—bordering Achaia and Arcadia—the lake is surrounded by mountainous terrain and dense pine fo

Greece Named Top Country for Golden Hour Destinations in Global Study

Greece placed more golden hour destinations in a global top 20 than any other country, with four locations recognized for their sunset conditions. The ranking by travel company Kuoni, developed with British Weather Services, assessed 165 places using cloud cover, light pollution, and other weather f

Six Arrested After Second Motor Oil Refinery Accident in Greece Injures Four Workers

Greek authorities have proceeded to the arrest of six individuals following a severe industrial accident that injured four workers at Motor Oil’s major refinery. The incident occurred during planned welding operations executed by an external contractor, when a sudden and violent gas release triggere

Plato Challenged Gender Inequality While Aristotle Defended It, Study Finds

A study examining the roots of gender inequality in the ancient world finds that Plato challenged the exclusion of women from education and public office, while Aristotle defended male authority as part of the natural order. The contrast, researchers say, shows that ancient thinkers did not share a

Speaking Greek Alongside English Linked to Stronger Brain Connections in Children

Children who use Greek alongside English in a wide range of daily activities tend to show stronger connections in brain networks involved in attention and cognitive control, a new study suggests. The findings indicate that children’s bilingual experiences may influence how their brains communicate d

Saint Joseph the Hesychast: The Mount Athos Monk Who Transformed Orthodox Monasticism

Saint Joseph the Hesychast became one of the most influential figures in modern Orthodox monasticism. His life centered on prayer, solitude and spiritual discipline, yet his teachings eventually reached far beyond Greece’s Mount Athos monastic community. Born Frangiskos Kottis in Lefkes, on the Gree

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