Greece Named World’s Top Luxury Honeymoon Destination for 2027

Greece leads honeymoon destination ranking for 2027, ahead of Bali, the Maldives, Italy and French Polynesia. The country replaces Italy at the top, according to travel agency Forest Travel’s summary of the findings. The annual Luxe Report by global luxury travel network Virtuoso draws on insights f

Accident at Greece’s Motor Oil Refinery Leaves One Dead and Another Critically Injured

A contract worker died following a maintenance incident at Motor Oil’s refinery in Greece on Friday, October 9. Meanwhile, a second worker remained in critical condition, the company confirmed. Both men worked for an outside contractor. The incident occurred Friday morning at the refinery, roughly 6

Greek Library of London Opens Permanent Home in Camden

The Greek Library of London now welcomes readers to a permanent home for Greek books and cultural activities in Camden. The volunteer-run organization occupies third-floor premises at 2–4 Camden High Street, near Mornington Crescent station. Readers can visit by booking ahead. According to the libra

Greece Tops the World in Cosmetic Procedures Per Capita, Beating the US and Brazil

When you think of the world’s plastic surgery capitals, the United States, Brazil, or South Korea probably spring to mind. But what if the country leading the cosmetic enhancement race is better known for its ancient ruins, sunny islands, and Mediterranean lifestyle? Surprise! It’s Greece. Accordi

Gunmen Attack Greek Orthodox Town in Syria, Priest Narrowly Escapes Gunfire

Gunmen opened fire at homes in Syria’s predominantly Greek Orthodox(Rum) Christian town of Al-Suqaylabiyah on October 3, according to a Catholic charity. An Orthodox priest escaped unharmed, while the town’s Greek Orthodox parish priest urged residents to reject retaliation. The violence followed an

Giannis Antetokounmpo Shines in Miami Heat Home Debut but Admits “I’m Not There Yet”

The next chapter of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career away from Milwaukee is officially underway, but adjusting to a drastically different environment takes time. Following his Miami Heat home debut, Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged that he is still adjusting to his new team. “I’m a little bit more c

Anna Vissi – Nikos Karvelas Feud Raises Questions Over Singer’s Musical Future

For decades, Anna Vissi and Nikos Karvelas built one of the most recognizable partnerships in Greek music. Now, a public dispute between the singer (Vissi) and the composer (Karvelas) behind many of her biggest hits has raised questions about what comes next. The disagreement began in the aftermath

Loukoumi of Syros: The Sweet of Greek Refugees That Conquered the World

In a world moving at a breakneck pace and with constantly shifting trends, there are flavors within Greek tradition that stand unshakeable against time, acting as living bridges connecting the past with the present. One of the most characteristic examples of this gastronomic and cultural endurance i

Only 8% of Jobs in Greece Are in Foreign-Controlled Companies, Lowest in EU

Only 8% of jobs in Greece’s market-producing businesses were in foreign-controlled companies in 2024, the lowest share in the European Union, according to data released Thursday by Eurostat. Across the EU, the figure was 16%, showing how much less of the Greek business workforce is employed by enter

Turkey’s Invasion of Cyprus Reveals a Pattern Repeated in Ukraine

Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in 1974 and Russia’s war in Ukraine followed a similar strategy of political disruption, military intervention and efforts to make territorial gains permanent, according to a new study. The research, published in the journal Comparative Strategy, argues that countries see

Ancient Greek Scribes Had Their Own Spelling Rules, Papyri Reveal

Ancient Greek scribes appear to have followed different spelling rules, even when recording the same sounds, according to a study of papyrus documents from Egypt. Although conflicting vowel spellings appeared during the same historical periods, they seldom appeared together in individual texts, sugg

Greece Agrees to Spend Up to $4 Billion on US Weapons

Greece has agreed to spend up to $4 billion on US weapons and additional F-16 upgrades as it was announced during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s October 7 visit to Athens. The reported agreement combines upgrades for older fighters with weapons for aircraft Greece already operates or plans to a

Greek and Turkish Ministers Meet in Athens to Tackle Cross-Border Crime

Greece and Turkey discussed closer security cooperation on October 8, focusing on organized crime, terrorism and migrant-smuggling networks. Greek Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis hosted Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi at his ministry for the talks. Both delegations also a

Three Bars in Greece Named Among World’s 50 Best for 2026

The 2026 edition of The 50 World’s Best Bars list, unveiled on October 7 in Milan, confirms Athens’ growing presence on the global bar scene. Three bars from the capital of Greece made the top 50: Line at No. 5, The Bar in Front of the Bar at No. 19, and Barro Negro at No. […]

Former Connecticut Official Kosta Diamantis Appeals US Prison Sentence From Greece

In a remarkable legal turn that has gripped both local and federal authorities in the United States, Kosta Diamantis, a Greek-American and former high-ranking Connecticut official—who remains a fugitive in Greece—has formally appealed his multi-year prison sentence. The ongoing case continues to att

Greeks Are Descendants of the Mycenaeans, DNA Study Confirms

DNA evidence suggests that living Greeks are indeed descendants of the ancient Mycenaeans, who ruled Greece from 1,600 BC to 1,200 BC.

The Epic Clash at Troy: Achilles vs. Memnon

The epic clash between Achilles, the main character of the Iliad, and Memnon, king of the Ethiopians, was a battle of titans that would determine the fate of Troy. Homer’s epic poem, along with The Odyssey, has retained enormous influence on Western literature to this very day, and this is also true

Greece Plans €95 Million Power Subsidy for Energy-Intensive Industries

Greece’s energy and finance ministries outlined electricity support on October 7, with a maximum budget of €95($106.38) million, though European Commission approval remains necessary before the government finalizes the industrial power subsidy. Authorities plan to begin payments in 2027, covering el

Greece’s Naoussa Named Among Europe’s Best Wine Regions for 2027

Greece’s Naoussa has been named among Europe’s 12 best wine regions for 2027, joining celebrated vineyard destinations in Italy, France, Spain, Austria, Portugal and Slovenia. More than 90 leading European wine regions were considered for the ranking. Destinations were assessed on wine quality, her

Michelin Guide Expands in Greece With Santorini and Thessaloniki Restaurants

Michelin plans to reveal its expanded Greece restaurant selection guide on October 20, 2026. The announcement will introduce restaurant selections for Thessaloniki and Santorini alongside Athens. The expansion brings two distinct culinary destinations into Michelin’s Greek restaurant coverage. Howev

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