First Residence Permits in Greece Fall 21% After a Decade of Growth

Greece issued 69,786 first residence permits in 2025, a drop of 21 percent from the 87,932 permits granted the year before, according to figures released by Eurostat. It is the first year since the pandemic that Greece has recorded a decline in first residence permits, ending a run of steady increas

Olympic Flame Begins Historic Journey from Athens to Dakar

The Olympic Flame began its historic journey to Senegal on Thursday, September 10, after being lit at Athens’ iconic Panathenaic Stadium ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The ceremony marked a significant moment for the Olympic movement. Dakar 2026 will be the first Olympic event ever hel

Greek MEP Calls for Return of School Uniforms, Saying Schools Are Not Catwalks

Greek MEP and Voice of Reason leader Afroditi Latinopoulou has called for the return of school uniforms in Greece, arguing that classrooms should place less emphasis on fashion and appearance. In a social media video posted ahead of the opening of schools on Friday, September 11, Latinopoulou wished

Two Doctors Arrested Over Death of Greek Singer Giorgos Mazonakis

Developments are moving rapidly in the case surrounding the sudden death of renowned Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis. Under direct orders from the public prosecutor, Greek Police authorities have arrested the married couple of physicians who operated the private clinic in Kolonaki where the singer su

West Nile Virus Death Toll in Greece Rises to 30 as Cases Reach 324

Thirty people have died from West Nile virus in Greece as infections continue to rise, with 34 new domestic cases recorded over the past week. The total number of confirmed cases since the start of the transmission period has now reached 324, according to the latest epidemiological surveillance repo

The Greek Island That Became Empress Sisi’s Private Refuge

Long before cinema recast her as a carefree royal heroine, Empress Elisabeth of Austria sought distance from imperial life in Corfu, where she created the Achilleion as a private retreat shaped by her fascination with Greece. Empress Elisabeth of Austria, widely known as Sisi, was assassinated in Ge

How Giorgos Mazonakis’ Death Puts Anti-Aging Treatments in the Spotlight

The death of Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis has drawn new attention to plasma-based and other anti-aging treatments, raising a broader question: how much of the rapidly expanding longevity industry is actually supported by science? The death of Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis has placed an unusual me

Greek Island Offers Families €3,000 for Every Newborn

A Greek island is offering families a €3,000 ($3,500) birth grant for every child born there, in a new effort to support young families and strengthen its demographic future. The Municipality of Nisyros unanimously approved the one-time payment for families who are municipal residents and permanent

Greeks Rank Last in EU for Fact-Checking News and Information Online

Fewer than one in 10 Greeks verified the news and other information they found online in 2025, according to new figures from Eurostat, making Greece the least likely country in the 27-nation bloc to double-check what shows up on a screen. Just 9.8% of Greek residents between the ages of 16 and 74 sa

The El Greco Icon Hidden for Centuries in a Greek Island Church

A remarkable early work by Domenikos Theotokopoulos was venerated for generations in Greece before its hidden signature revealed the identity of its creator. Inside a church in the heart of Ermoupolis on the Greek island of Syros, a remarkable work by El Greco remains far from the crowds that gather

Cyprus and Greece Record Lowest Suicide Rates in the EU, Eurostat Shows

Cyprus and Greece recorded the lowest suicide rates in the European Union in 2023, according to new figures released by Eurostat. The two Mediterranean countries stood far below the EU average, with Cyprus reporting 3.5 deaths per 100,000 residents and Greece close behind at 4.3, making them the saf

‘A Second Chance for the Country’: Former PM Tsipras Calls for Political Change in Greece

The political spotlight turned to Thessaloniki as former Prime Minister and leader of ELAS, Alexis Tsipras, took the stage for a comprehensive press conference on the sidelines of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). Tsipras outlined his policy roadmap, fielded questions on the political clima

Greece Makes Space History as Mitsotakis, Macron Announce First Greek Astronaut’s ISS Mission

In a historic milestone for Greece’s scientific and technological landscape, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis officially announced the upcoming mission of the first Greek astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS). The announcement came during his working visit to the French capital on the

Athens Beats Paris and New York to Win Cocktail Culture City of the Year

Athens has long been introduced to the world through its ancient monuments. The Acropolis, the Parthenon and the city’s extraordinary archaeological heritage remain at the heart of its identity. But there is another Athens emerging after sunset. It is an Athens of rooftops, neighborhood bars, long M

Greek Singer Giorgos Mazonakis Dies at 54 After Cardiac Arrest

Giorgos Mazonakis, one of Greece’s most popular and distinctive singers, died on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 54 years old. Mazonakis was rushed in critical condition to Elpis Hospital in Athens, where doctors confirmed his death. Further details about the cir

World’s Most Endangered Tiger Cubs Born in Greece

Three Sumatran tiger cubs were born at Attica Zoological Park near Athens, Greece, offering a vital boost to international efforts aimed at preventing the extinction of the critically endangered species. First Vet Check and Homeric Names The trio—two males and one female—was born in early July. On T

Ancient Olympia and Australia’s Gold Coast Become Sister Cities Ahead of 2032 Olympics

In a historic milestone rich with Olympic symbolism, Ancient Olympia and the Australian city of Gold Coast have officially signed a sister city agreement. The formal ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 8, in front of the iconic Temple of Hera—the exact sanctuary where the Olympic Flame is trad

Sicily: Whole Island is a Museum Dedicated to Ancient Greece

Sicily is not just an island; it’s a living testament to the grandeur of ancient Greece, a unique outdoor museum known as Magna Graecia (“Great Greece”). The island was a crucial hub of Hellenic civilization, and its ancient cities rivaled Athens and Corinth in power, wealth, and architectural splen

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

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