Greece’s Property Income Jumps 37% in Five Years as Housing Costs Strain Households

Declared income from real estate in Greece reached €9.28 billion in 2024, representing an increase of approximately 37% compared with 2019, as rising rents, strong demand for housing and expanding property-related activity continued to reshape the country’s real estate market. According to official

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

When Ellis Island Closed: The Greek Immigrants Who Helped Build America

On November 12, 1954, Ellis Island closed its doors after more than six decades as America’s most famous immigration gateway, ending a chapter in the nation’s history that had transformed the lives of millions of Europeans, including hundreds of thousands of Greeks seeking economic opportunity and a

The Debt Crisis Left a Lasting Mark on Who Owns Wealth in Greece

The debt crisis changed who owns wealth in Greece and five other hard-hit eurozone countries, leaving a greater share in the hands of richer households more than a decade later, according to a new analysis by European Central Bank researchers. Across the six countries, the wealthiest 10% of househol

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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

Greece’s Chios Celebrates 114th Anniversary of Liberation From Ottoman Yoke

On Wednesday, Greece’s island of Chios marked a significant historical milestone: the 114th anniversary of its liberation from centuries of Ottoman rule during the First Balkan War in 1912. While the complete campaign took several weeks, November 11th (according to the old Julian calendar) is recogn

The Debt Crisis Left a Lasting Mark on Who Owns Wealth in Greece

The debt crisis changed who owns wealth in Greece and five other hard-hit eurozone countries, leaving a greater share in the hands of richer households more than a decade later, according to a new analysis by European Central Bank researchers. Across the six countries, the wealthiest 10% of househol

Greek Deputy Minister Resigns Over Allegations Involving Daughter’s University Admission

Greek Deputy Development Minister Lazaros Tsavdaridis resigned on Thursday after controversy over allegations involving his daughter’s participation in a handball team and the use of special admission provisions for student-athletes. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accepted the resignation after

Turkey Launches Tourist Route Retracing the Historic March of 10,000 Ancient Greek Warriors

Turkish tourism authorities have launched a new cultural travel route retracing the historic journey of Xenophon’s 10,000 ancient Greek mercenaries. The Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency officially unveiled the project under the name “Anabasis Northern Route.” The itinerary connects ru

Mysterious Dancers on Ancient Greek Jars May Reveal Forgotten Religious Traditions

Depictions of dancers on ancient Greek jars may offer clues to religious traditions centered on harvests, offerings and the worship of gods more than 2,600 years ago. Archaeologist Alexandra Pentoti of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens says some scenes may show ceremonies accompanyi

Malaysia Grants Legal Protection to Greece’s Feta Cheese

Malaysia has granted legal protection to the name of Greece’s feta cheese, registering the product as a geographical indication and giving Greek producers greater safeguards against unauthorized use of the name in the Malaysian market. The registration was published on Monday by the Intellectual Pro

Greece Moves to Bring Thrace’s Ancient Theater of Maroneia Back Into Use

Greece is advancing plans to bring the ancient theater of Maroneia in Thrace back into cultural use, with improvements designed to expand seating, manage rainwater and make the site safer for visitors. The Culture Ministry said the Central Archaeological Council unanimously supported studies coverin

Lonely Planet Names Greece’s Peloponnese Among the Best Places to Visit in Winter

Global travel authority Lonely Planet recommends Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula as a premier travel destination for February. The publisher features the region prominently in its latest international guide dedicated to off-season travel. The edition curates 103 global locations that offer rewarding

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