Primary School Enrollment in Greece Hits Decade Low, Eurostat Shows

Primary school enrollment in Greece has fallen to its lowest point in over a decade, according to new figures from Eurostat. The country counted 566,659 pupils in primary schools in 2024, the lowest total in Eurostat’s data going back to 2013. The decline has been steady rather than sudden. Enrollme

AEK Athens Beat LASK on Champions League Return and Climb UEFA Ranking

AEK Athens marked their return to the UEFA Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Austrian champions LASK at the Allwyn Arena on Tuesday, September 8. Răzvan Marin scored the only goal of the league-phase opener with a superb free kick in the 21st minute, giving AEK their first victory in the Cham

New Global Study Links 3,100 Deaths in Greece to Second-Hand Smoke

A new global health study estimates that second-hand smoke contributed to about 3,100 deaths in Greece in 2023. The finding places the country among many nations still struggling to shield non-smokers from tobacco fumes they never chose to breathe. The figure comes from the Global Burden of Disease

Nearly Half of Greece’s 15-Year-Olds Fall Below Basic Math Proficiency

Nearly one in two Greek 15-year-olds fails to reach basic proficiency in mathematics, according to the latest PISA results, highlighting Greece’s continued struggle to close the education gap with other developed countries. Greek students remain well below the OECD average across all core subjects,

Lost Verses of Greek Philosopher Empedocles Reveal Influence on Roman Poet Lucretius

A newly discovered fragment of lost ancient Greek verses is giving scholars fresh evidence that the philosopher Empedocles influenced the Roman poet Lucretius in ideas as well as literary style. Belgian philologist Nathan Carlig found the papyrus fragment at the French Institute of Oriental Archaeol

Greece, Cyprus and Egypt Strengthen Strategic Alliance at Trilateral Summit

Against the backdrop of pivotal shifts in security and energy dynamics across the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East, the leaders of Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt convened today in the coastal city of El Alamein, Egypt, for a high-level Trilateral Summit. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis,

Who Will Control the Source Code of Greece’s $3.53 Billion Israeli-Built Achilles Shield?

Greece’s €3.035 billion ($3.53) agreement with Israel for the Achilles Shield air-defense network has raised a critical question: Will Athens possess the software source code needed to modify and develop the system independently? The available public information does not support a simple answer. An

Greek Exports Hit €32.8 Billion as Food, Machinery and Industry Gain Ground

Greek exports are off to a strong start in 2026, rising 14.9 percent in the first seven months of the year to €32.76 billion, according to provisional data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The increase accelerated in July. Exports reached €5.07 billion, up 15.9 percent from J

Why the Athens Book Festival Is One of the City’s Best September Experiences

There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about wandering among books. You do not always know exactly what you are looking for. You walk past one stand, then another. A title catches your eye. You pick up a book, read the back cover, put it down—and a few minutes later find yourself going back to

Athens Airport Breaks All-Time Record With Over 4 Million Passengers in August

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” reached historic highs, with August setting an all-time monthly record. For the first time in the airport’s history, monthly passenger volume surpassed the 4 million milestone, underscoring the Greek capital’s steady momentum

Moustalevria, the Greek Grape Dessert That May Have Roots 2,500 Years Ago

Every September, as the grape harvest begins and fresh grape must fills presses across Greece, moustalevria returns to Greek tables. For generations, the thick grape-must pudding has been one of the foods most closely associated with the harvest. It is also often accompanied by a striking claim: tha

The Birth of the Virgin Mary: The Story the Bible Never Tells

Every September 8, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, one of the major feasts of the Orthodox Church. But there is a fascinating gap behind the celebration: the Bible does not tell us when Mary was born, where she was born, or describe the circumstances of her birth. So h

Greece Ranks Eighth Among 27 EU Countries for Labor Productivity Growth

Greece’s labor productivity growth placed it eighth among the 27 European Union member states in the first quarter of 2026. Real output per employed person in Greece rose 1.5 percent compared with the same quarter a year earlier, outpacing the EU average of 0.4 percent. The measure tracks how much e

The Sectors Driving Greece’s Growth as Real Estate Activity Plunges 41%

Greek service sectors grew steadily over the past year, with six of seven categories showing gains even as real estate activity alone fell sharply by roughly 41 percent, according to seasonally adjusted figures published by Eurostat. The decline in real estate was sharp and uneven. Monthly productio

“Broken Vein”: Greece Heads to the Oscars with the Essence of Ancient Tragedy

Yannis Economides’ latest feature, “Broken Vein” (Spasmeni Fleva), has officially entered the race for the Academy Awards. The Hellenic Ministry of Culture announced the film’s selection as Greece’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category, endorsing the recommendation of the

Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Chris Rokos Leaves UK for Greece

Billionaire hedge fund manager Chris Rokos is moving his residency from the United Kingdom to Greece, becoming the latest prominent financier to leave Britain as the country grapples with an exodus of wealthy residents following changes to its tax system. Rokos, founder of Rokos Capital Management,

Major Wildfire Rages Across Greek Island of Evia, Forcing Evacuations

A major wildfire broke out on the Greek island of Evia on Monday, prompting authorities to evacuate a village as firefighters backed by aircraft and helicopters battled the flames. The fire started at around 2:30 p.m. local time in a forested area near Makrykapa in central Evia, northeast of the isl

What Travelers Love Most About Greece—and What They Don’t

Greece maintains high satisfaction levels across digital platforms and social media, with culture, gastronomy, and local hospitality serving as the primary drivers of positive traveler sentiment. Conversely, environmental pressures, infrastructure strains, and sustainability concerns represent the k

How the Phoenicians Colonized Ancient Cyprus

The Phoenicians are most famous today for being excellent sailors who dominated much of the trade in the ancient Mediterranean. Unsurprisingly, they established numerous colonies to help them expand their trade and influence. One particularly notable island that they colonized was Cyprus. What do we

Divers Find 1,640 Pounds of Waste Beneath the Waters of Mykonos

Mykonos is known around the world for its clear blue waters and beaches, but a recent cleanup operation revealed that much of the Greek island’s waste is hidden underwater. Four cleanup operations carried out on Mykonos from July 1 to 3 removed approximately 767 kilograms (1690 lb) of waste from the

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