Greece’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.9%, With 377,000 Out of Work

Greece’s unemployment rate declined to 7.9% in July 2026, according to data released by Eurostat. The figure means about 377,000 people were out of work in Greece, down from 384,000 in June and a much steeper drop from the 422,000 recorded in July 2025. The decline in Greece’s unemployment rate stan

Untouched Mycenaean Tomb in Greece Reveals Priceless Treasures

Archaeologists excavating a Mycenaean necropolis near the town of Aigio in western Greece have uncovered an untouched chamber tomb filled with jewelry, bronze objects and a large collection of intact pottery, one of the standout discoveries from this year’s excavation season. The find was announced

Who Owns Greece’s Ports? The Companies and Billionaires Behind Them

Greece’s ports are becoming some of the most closely watched pieces of infrastructure in the Eastern Mediterranean. But the ownership map is more complicated than the simple idea that Greece has “sold its ports” to foreign companies. At Piraeus, Chinese shipping giant COSCO remains the dominant priv

Adorable Baby Seal Rescued in Greece After Three Days Searching for His Mother

An orphaned baby seal spotted by beachgoers on Spetses island in Greece has been rescued by authorities and volunteers.

The Greek Food That Survived a Bronze Age Volcanic Eruption

On Santorini, one of Greece’s most famous foods has a history that reaches back more than 3,500 years—to a time when the island was home to a Bronze Age civilization and a volcano was about to transform it forever. The food is fava Santorinis, the creamy golden dish served today in tavernas across G

New Cave Creature Named After Lord of the Rings Monster Found on Greek Island

Scientists have recently discovered a previously unknown species of cave cricket in an underground tunnel on the tiny Greek island of Kastellorizo—and named it after one of the most terrifying creatures in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Researchers found the new species, Dolichopoda balrogi

The Transformation of Santorini from Isolated Paradise to Top Global Destination within 50 years

A 1971 tourist guide on Santorini shows how the island was transformed from isolated paradise into a top global destination.

Greece Deploys AI and Drones in New System to Cut Traffic Congestion

A new integrated operational system for traffic management, developed by the Hellenic Police, is set to debut in Athens on September 1.

What Happened at an Ancient Greek Symposium

The symposium was one of the most important aspects of ancient Greek culture, as it served as an essential setting for discussions, revelry, and debates among some of the most prominent figures in Greek antiquity. Symposium, or “συμπόσιον” in Greek, comes from the words “σύν” and “πίνω,” or “drink t

National Gyro Day: The History of the Famous Greek Fast Food

September 1 is National Gyro Day, and the history of gyro, Greece’s most popular fast food delicacy today, is lost in time. Recently it was named among four Greek delicacies that have made it to the top 100 foods of the world according to TasteAtlas, an experiential travel guide for traditional food

Greece Beats Spain 108-106 in Overtime to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive

Greece secured a dramatic 108-106 overtime victory over Spain at Telekom Center Athens on Monday, August 31, keeping its hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup alive. Konstantinos Mitoglou and Tyler Dorsey scored international career highs of 29 points each, while captain Nick Ca

Greece and Israel Sign Deal for “Achilles’ Shield” Integrated Air Defense System

Greece and Israel signed the agreement for the development of the state-of-the-art integrated air defense system known as Achilles' Shield.

Body of Stabbed Baby Found in Refrigerated Jar in Suitcase in Athens, Greece

The body of a dead baby in a jar kept inside a suitcase was discovered during a police raid for a non-payment case in an Athens short let.

The Hidden Greek Village on the Island of Samos Famous for Its 100-Year-Old Residents

Spatharaioi, a village on Greece’s island of Samos, is known for its residents’ remarkable longevity, with historical records from the 19th century reporting some living as long as 145 years. Perched atop Bournias Mount at 582 meters (about 1,910 ft), Spatharaioi offers panoramic views of the Aegean

Mount Olympus Cleanup Removes 1,400 Pounds of Trash, Including Cans From 1984 LA Olympics

More than 650 kilograms (1,433 pounds) of trash was removed from Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the ancient Greek gods, during a major cleanup operation on Greece’s highest mountain. The cleanup operation took place below the “Throne of Zeus,” a prominent rock formation near one of Mount Olymp

British Far-Right Commentator of Greek Descent Milo Yiannopoulos Deported From US

British far-right commentator of Greek descent Milo Yiannopoulos was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana and deported to the United Kingdom on Friday. According to the US Department of Homeland Security,

The Bizarre Case of the Ancient Greek Philosopher who Died of Laughter

Ancient Greek philosopher Chrysippus (279–206 BC) is believed to have died of laughter in a bizarre incident recorded by his contemporary historian Diogenes Laertius. Chrysippus was a native of Soli, Cilicia, but moved to Athens as a young man, where he became a pupil of the Stoic philosopher Cleant

Athens Airport Ranks Among the 10 Busiest in the EU

Eleftherios Venizelos International, the main airport serving Athens, has landed a spot among the European Union’s ten busiest airports for commercial flights, according to new figures from Eurostat. The figures, covering all of 2025, show how far air travel has bounced back since the pandemic. Airp

Derveni Krater: A Masterpiece of Metalwork in Ancient Greece

The Derveni Krater exhibited at the Archeological Museum of Thessaloniki is one of the most elaborate metal vessels from ancient Greece yet discovered. Found in 1962 in an undisturbed Macedonian tomb of the late 4th century B.C. at Derveni not far from Thessaloniki, the krater is a tour de force of

Ancient Swimming Pool in Greece Among Most Beautiful Ever Built

An ancient swimming pool at Isthmia near Corinth in Greece is still regarded two thousand years later as an aesthetic engineering marvel. The swimming pool, located on a prominent height overlooking the Great Ravine on the Isthmus of Corinth, was built over the remains of an earlier Greek building,

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