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,

Greek Island of Nisyros Celebrates UNESCO Recognition With Traditional Festivities

The Greek island of Nisyros officially celebrated the induction of its geopark in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, one of the most important international distinctions in its history. The event took place at town hall square as part of the Nisyros Geopark Festival 2026, sealing an effort that las

“Prometheus Unbound” Masterpiece Last Seen 90 Years Ago Found in Greece

Last exhibited in 1932, Carl Bloch’s monumental painting “Prometheus Unbound” was recently discovered in Greece. The painting was found at the former royal palace of Tatoi in 2022 and after undergoing extensive conservation was transferred to the permanent collection of the Tatoi Estate, after being

Greek-American Businessman Targeted in Failed Bomb Attack in Greece, Six Arrested

Police in Greece arrested six people for planting a 10-kilogram (21lb) explosive device at the villa of a Greek-American businessman on the island of Lefkada. The attempt to blow up the villa of the 81-year-old businessman took place in January. The explosive device could have caused extensive damag

Greek-American Builds Platform to Tackle Greece’s Rising Cost of Living

As Greece’s cost of living pressures continue to weigh on families, Greek-American George Maherakis found himself hearing the same concerns from friends and family back home about rising grocery bills, fuel prices, and everyday living expenses. They were becoming more and more difficult to manage. O

Greek F-16s Scramble After Turkish Drone Approaches Alexandroupoli

Greek F-16 fighter jets scrambled on Friday after a Turkish drone entered the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) without a flight plan and violated Greek national airspace near Alexandroupoli. The incident occurred on the morning of August 28 in northeastern Greece in the vicinity of the city’s

UK PM Andy Burnham Shifts Course on Parthenon Sculptures Return to Greece

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has adopted a more restrained approach to the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, stepping away from his earlier calls for their unconditional return to Greece. Burnham, who became prime minister in July, has placed greater emphasis on the role of th

Greece’s Feta at Center of US-Mexico Trade Dispute Over Cheese Names

A dispute over the use of European cheese names, including Greece’s Feta, has emerged as an obstacle in trade negotiations between the United States and Mexico. Washington has objected to provisions in the recently signed European Union-Mexico trade agreement that strengthen legal protections for hu

August Full Moon Lights Up Greece in a Beloved Summer Tradition

The August Sturgeon Moon rose over Greece on Friday, August 28, bringing one of the country’s most celebrated summer traditions back into focus. Beyond the spectacle in the night sky, the full moon has become closely tied to Greece’s cultural heritage, with archaeological sites and museums opening a

Greece, Israel Set to Finalize €3 Billion ‘Achilles’ Shield’ Air Defense Deal

Greece and Israel are set to sign the deal for the country’s integrated, multi-layered air defence system "Achilles’ Shield" on Monday.

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