Choirokoitia: Cyprus’ 9,000-Year-Old Neolithic Round-House Settlement

Less than four miles from the sea in the valley of the Maroni River in southern Cyprus lies one of the most significant Neolithic sites in the Mediterranean. Choirokoitia (also Khirokitia, Greek: Χοιροκοιτία) is the best-preserved Pre-Pottery Neolithic settlement on Cyprus and has been radiocarbon-d

Dassault: The Greek Connection of One of Europe’s Wealthiest Families

Dassault Aviation is the company behind the Rafale aircraft that Greece has acquired to help protect its borders.

The First Photo of Thessaloniki and Its Walls From the 1860s

A single image from the 1860s, posted in 2017 in the Facebook group “Old Photos of Thessaloniki,” sent ripples through local history circles and the wider public alike. The photo, according to its description, depicts Thessaloniki around the year 1860—an unrecognizable version of the city, enclosed

Greek PM Announces Broad Tax Relief and Income Support at Thessaloniki Fair

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a broad program of tax relief, wage increases and social support during his keynote address at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair on Saturday evening. Mitsotakis said the government’s objective was to return the benefits of economic growth to

Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom Crashes at Athens Flying Week, Two Pilots Killed

A Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during an aerial demonstration at the Athens Flying Week air show in Tanagra, north of Athens, on Saturday. The two crew members have been found dead, causing an official three-day mourning in the Greek Armed Forces. The twin-seat aircraft went down

Protest Over Donkey Rides on Santorini Turns Violent With Attack on PETA Activists

Three PETA Germany activists were attacked during a protest over the treatment of donkeys and mules on Santorini, Greece. The confrontation occurred on Friday, September 4, on the Karavolades steps, the steep route linking Fira with Santorini’s old port. The women were campaigning against the use of

The 7,000-Year-Old “Fat Lady” of Greece, the Oldest Known Cycladic Sculpture

The Fat Lady of Saliagos (also known as The Naked Lady of Saliagos) is the oldest known Cycladic sculpture. It is a marble figure from the Aegean Neolithic period discovered on the tiny islet of Saliagos between the Greek islands of Paros and Antiparos. The figure dates from about 5000 to 4000 BC an

The Life of Heinrich Schliemann, the Discoverer of Troy

Archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann was a larger-than-life figure, discovering Troy in what is now Hisarlik, in modern-day Turkey.

Zechariah and Elizabeth: The Parents of John the Baptist and the Miracle Behind His Birth

On September 5, the Orthodox Church honors Zechariah and Elizabeth, the elderly couple whose long-awaited son would become John the Baptist—the prophet who prepared the way for Christ. The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth begins with a couple who had spent many years without children. Zechariah was

Greece’s Thessaloniki International Fair Marks 100 Years

The city of Thessaloniki is buzzing with anticipation as the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) opens its doors (September 5–13, 2026), marking the milestone of 100 years since the event’s inaugural edition in 1926. This year’s exhibition pairs a reflective celebration of a century of econom

Greece Restores Veria’s Orta Mosque and 15th-Century Twin Ottoman Bath

Greece has completed the restoration of two of Veria’s most significant Ottoman-era landmarks, the Orta Mosque and a 15th-century twin Ottoman bath. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni led the handover ceremony in the northern region of Imathia. Officials described the two structures as key evidence of th

Greece Records One of Europe’s Sharpest Drops in Obesity

Greece has recorded one of Europe’s steepest declines in obesity, with new data from Eurostat showing the country’s adult obesity rate falling from 17.6% in 2008 to 12.8% in 2025. The figures, based on body mass index measurements, count adults as obese when their BMI reaches 30 or higher. The drop

British Museum Lends Parthenon Sculptures to Germany Amid Greece’s Reunification Fight

The British Museum will lend two fragments of the Parthenon sculptures to an exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, while Greece has rejected a request to lend nine Parthenon fragments from the Acropolis Museum for the same exhibition. British Museum to Lend Parthenon Fragments to Germany The two British

World Sexual Health Day: How Greece Is Changing the Fight Against HIV and STIs

From free HIV prevention and anonymous testing to HPV vaccination, Greece has more tools than ever to protect sexual health. The bigger challenge may be getting people to use them — and talk about them without stigma. World Sexual Health Day on September 4 puts a subject that is often discussed quie

US Seeking to Protect Significance of St Catherine’s Greek Orthodox Monastery in Sinai

The US State Department supports the efforts to safeguard the historical and religious significance of St Catherine's Monastery in Sinai.

Greek Ultra Swimmer Becomes First Man to Swim from Greece to Italy

Greek ultra swimmer and Guinness World Record holder Spyros Chrysikopoulos, has successfully crossed the open sea from Greece to Italy.

What Greece’s Disappearing Butterflies Are Telling Us About a Changing Climate

From northern Greece to Mount Olympus, butterflies are revealing how warming temperatures, habitat loss and changing weather are reshaping nature. A butterfly may live for only a short time, but the changes recorded in its populations can tell a much bigger story. Across Europe, scientists have been

42.8% of Young Adults in Greece Have Tertiary Education, Eurostat Reports

More than four in 10 young adults in Greece have completed tertiary education, according to new Eurostat data. The figures show that 42.8% of people aged 25 to 34 in Greece held a tertiary qualification in 2025, placing young adults and tertiary education in Greece slightly below the European Union

PM Mitsotakis to Turkey: Greece Will Take No Instructions on Sovereignty or Defense

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivered a clear message of deterrence to Turkey during joint statements with European Council President-elect António Costa who was on an official visit to Athens. Mitsotakis made it unequivocally clear that Greece will not tolerate any interference or unso

Greece Rules Out Any Compromise on Sovereignty Amid Aegean Tensions

Greek Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis on Wednesday stressed that Greece will firmly stand by International Law.

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