The Battles of Ancient Greece That Shaped Western Civilization

Ancient Greece witnessed numerous significant battles that played pivotal roles in shaping its history and Western civilization. These battles ranged from repelling foreign invasions and preserving Greek independence to expanding Macedonian power and transforming the political landscape of the Greek

Greece Records EU’s Sharpest Decline in Agricultural Output as Europe Hits Record High

Greece posted the sharpest decline in agricultural output across the European Union in 2025, even as total EU farm production reached a record high. Data released by Eurostat and the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) highlight this widening performance gap. While the value of EU agricultural o

Greece Issues First Jaywalking Fine Under New Traffic Code

A pedestrian in northern Greece has become the first person to be fined under the country’s new traffic code, which introduces penalties for pedestrians who violate road safety rules. Police issued a €30 fine, approximately $33, in Alexandroupoli after a man reportedly attempted to cross a road away

Greece Suffers Historic 7-0 Defeat to Netherlands in UEFA Nations League

The Netherlands handed Greece one of the heaviest defeats in its football history on Friday, winning 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League in Amsterdam. Tijjani Reijnders scored a first-half hat trick as the Dutch delivered a dominant performance. The result put the Netherlands in control of Group A2 ahead

Short-Term Rental Revenue Rises in Greece Despite Flat Occupancy Rates

Short-term rental revenue in Greece is growing in 2026 as higher nightly rates offset flat occupancy levels. Property management software firm Hosthub published these findings in its latest pacing report, analyzing over 17,000 properties through September 25. The average nightly rate rose 7.9 percen

What Lies Beneath the Tholos at Epidaurus?

The circular Tholos at Epidaurus has one of the sanctuary’s most puzzling features: beneath its floor, concentric walls form narrow underground passages. Archaeologists can describe that structure in detail. Explaining exactly what happened inside it is harder. The building stood in the Sanctuary of

Hellenic Federation of South Africa Elects New Leadership

Kyriakos Vardakos was elected president of the Hellenic Federation of South Africa at its 2026 annual congress, which also elected a new board and executive committee.

VASSY Releases “Dirty Martini” Following Australian Club Chart Success

VASSY and Sydney producer Oscar Jamo release “Dirty Martini,” which enters ARIA’s Club Tracks chart at No. 14 after her four-week No. 1 run with “Day N Night.”

Europe’s Housing Affordability Gap Widens, With Greece Among the Hardest Hit

Europe’s housing affordability gap widened over the past decade, with Greece among the countries where home prices pulled further ahead of incomes, according to new European Union figures. House prices rose faster than household income in 17 of the EU’s 27 countries between 2015 and 2025, Eurostat r

Scientists Trace Drought Linked to Mycenaean Civilization’s Collapse to the Atlantic Ocean

Scientists have linked a severe drought associated with Mycenaean Greece’s collapse to climate changes originating in the Atlantic Ocean. New research suggests that shifts in ocean circulation and temperatures intensified dry conditions across the eastern Mediterranean around 3,200 years ago, placin

Greece Wants Every Civil Servant Familiar with Basic AI Within Four Years

Greece wants every civil servant to become familiar with basic AI tools within four years, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Friday, outlining a plan to bring artificial intelligence into everyday government work. Speaking as he arrived at a European Union leaders’ meeting in Dublin on Friday,

Greece to Acquire Three Ultra-High-Resolution Optical Satellites Under New Space Program

Greece is acquiring three new ultra-high-resolution optical satellites through the “HELLAS–SPACE 2.0” National Space Program. The Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence launched the first public tender with a budget of €69 million ($71.76 million). The project develops a national

Greek Government Pushes Meta for Stricter Age Checks Ahead of Social Media Ban for Children

Greek government ministers met with representatives of Meta Platforms to call for reliable age verification systems ahead of a planned ban on social media use by children under 15, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. State Minister Akis Skertsos and Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergi

More Than 1,700 Octopuses Freed From Illegal Fishing Traps in Greek Waters

More than 1,700 octopuses have been released back into Greek waters following an extensive environmental operation that removed thousands of illegal fishing traps from the seabed, highlighting growing concerns about overfishing and plastic pollution in the northern Aegean Sea. According to figures c

Athens Polytechnic Gate and Historic Sculpture Granted Protected Monument Status

Greece has moved to strengthen the protection of some of the most recognizable symbols of its struggle against military dictatorship, granting modern monument status to the historic gate of the Athens Polytechnic, sections of its surrounding wall and a bronze sculpture associated with the student up

Ancient Basin in Greece Reveals How Early Humans Survived the Ice Ages

An ancient basin in Greece that once supported early humans and large animals underwent dramatic environmental changes as ice ages came and went, according to new research. Scientists studying the Megalopolis Basin in southern Greece found that the landscape repeatedly shifted between dry floodplain

Rare Ancient Greek Silver Coins Depicting Medusa-Like Gorgons Discovered on Black Sea Coast

Ancient Greek burial hoards discovered in Romania have revealed rare silver coins bearing images of Gorgons, mythical creatures from Greek mythology. A new study examines two collections of coins dating to the fifth century BC, offering fresh evidence of ancient trade connections and burial customs

Greece to Build 2,400 Affordable Homes on Former Military Sites at Half Market Rent

Greece plans to build about 2,400 social homes on former military sites as part of a government effort to expand affordable housing and ease pressure on renters. Social Cohesion and Family Minister Domna Michailidou announced the initiative on Thursday, saying the properties would be rented at 50% t

The Handmade Greek Flag That Became a Symbol of Chios’ Liberation in 1912

When Greek forces arrived in Chios in November 1912, a young local woman helped turn the island’s hopes for freedom into a powerful symbol. Eugenia Madia made a Greek flag from the fabrics she had available. The handmade flag became part of the story of Chios’ liberation from Ottoman rule and is pre

Greece to Refund Consumers for Returned Plastic Bottles and Aluminum Cans

Greece is preparing to introduce a nationwide deposit-return system for plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Consumers will recover 10($0.11) or 15 euro($0.17) cents when they return eligible beverage containers. The system received regulatory approval for DRS Hellas from the Hellenic Recycling Agency

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