The Surprising Difference Between Saint Sophia and Constantinople’s Hagia Sophia

Every September 17, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Sophia and her three daughters, Faith, Hope and Love. Yet despite the familiar name, the feast has no connection to Istanbul’s famous Hagia Sophia. The coincidence of names, however, opens a fascinating window into two very different traditio

Greece’s Former Princess Katherine’s Grandson Found Dead at 44 Amid Police Investigation

Nicholas Brandram, the 44-year-old grandson of the late Princess Katherine of Greece, was found dead at his home in west London on Tuesday, British authorities said. Police and the London Ambulance Service attended the property shortly after 7 p.m. local time, but he was pronounced dead at the scene

How Greece Came to Borrow More Cheaply Than France Despite Higher Debt

Greece now borrows more cheaply than France despite its heavier debt burden, a reversal that reflects sharply different trends in public finances and government funding needs. On Tuesday, Greece’s 10-year government bond yield closed at about 4.29%, compared with roughly 4.50% for France, according

Parthenon’s Famous Optical Illusion Theory Is a Myth, Oxford Mathematician Says

A University of Oxford mathematician has challenged the long-held theory that ancient Greek builders designed the Parthenon’s subtle curves to compensate for optical illusions. Alain Goriely argues that the widely repeated explanation is likely a myth. Goriely laid out his case in a paper titled “Th

Von der Leyen Honors Greek Officer and Danish Pilot Killed in Firefighting Crash

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen paid tribute to the Greek liaison officer and Danish pilot who died together during a firefighting mission in Greece. Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, she described both men as heroes. Aristotelis D

Greece Built the Pony Car 50 Years Ago—Now China Has a Driverless One

More than 50 years ago, Greece built a vehicle called the Pony. Today, the same name has appeared again—this time on a fully electric truck designed to drive itself. The coincidence comes as Chinese autonomous driving company Pony.ai unveils its latest Robotruck at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover

National Bank of Greece to Cancel 11.6 Million Shares in Major Capital Restructuring

The National Bank of Greece will cancel 11.58 million of its own shares on September 17. The move will reduce the number of outstanding shares and change the bank’s capital structure. NBG bought the shares through its share buyback program between June 2025 and March 2026. It paid an average of €12.

Maria Callas: The Greek-American Voice That Changed Opera Forever

Maria Callas may have died on September 16, 1977 but her immortal voice lives on, along with her legend. It’s no mystery why Greeks, Italians and Americans, all claim Callas as theirs. She was born Sophia Cecilia Anna Maria Kalogeropoulou on Dec. 2, 1923, in New York, her family name later shortened

Why the Met Returned an Ancient Greek Masterpiece to Italy and not Greece

Painted by a Greek master around 515 BC, the Euphronios Krater became a prized acquisition of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art before its return to Italy in 2008. Its destination reflected a crucial distinction: the vessel was Greek in its creation, but its looting and illegal export had taken

Popular Italian Travel Show Takes Millions of Viewers on Three-Week Journey Across Greece

Greece continues to be a steady pole of attraction for international television productions, reinforcing its tourism profile in neighboring Italy. At the center of this interest is the implementation of an extensive television mission on behalf of the popular Italian travel program, Donna Avventura.

Greece’s Former Far-Right Leader Ilias Kassidiaris Freed From Prison, Announces Political Comeback

Ilias Kassidiaris, a former leading figure of Greece’s far-right Golden Dawn party, was released from prison on Tuesday after completing his sentence for directing the criminal organization. Within minutes of his release, he announced plans to return to politics and establish what he described as a

Sacred Art of Greece’s Mount Athos Monastic Community Takes Center Stage in England

The artistic traditions of the centuries-old monastic community of Mount Athos in Greece—from medieval frescoes to icons painted today—will be explored at a conference in England this October. Organized by the Friends of Mount Athos, the gathering will take place at Madingley Hall near Cambridge fro

Greece Blocks Turkey’s ‘Turkaegean’ Trademark Bid in Thailand

Turkey’s attempt to register the “Turkaegean” trademark in Thailand has failed, following an intervention by Greece in the trademark registration process. The development followed action by the Office of Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Greek Embassy in Bangkok, which identified the applicatio

Greece Records Lowest Adult Learning Participation in the EU

Greece has the lowest adult learning participation rate in the European Union, according to new data from Eurostat. Only 5.2% of Greek adults aged 25 to 64 reported taking part in formal or non-formal education and training in the four weeks before being surveyed in 2025, the smallest share among th

Greece Tops EU for Work-Related Stress, Depression and Anxiety

Greece has recorded the highest level of work-related stress, depression and anxiety among all European Union member states, according to a new survey by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work. Nearly half of Greek workers, 49%, said they had experienced stress, depression or anxiety caus

Greece Marks Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Greece and Christians throughout the world mark the Feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross celebrated each year on September 14th. The Feast commemorates the discovery of the True Cross. Legend holds that the relic was found by Saint Helen, mother of Constantine the

The Greek Island Tradition of Making Sourdough With Holy Water

On the Greek island of Lemnos, the Feast of the Holy Cross once reached beyond the church and directly into the household kitchen. In the village of Katalakkos, women from each household traditionally carried water to church on September 14. After the blessing, they brought it home and used it to pr

Why Greeks Bring Basil Home on the Feast of the Holy Cross

A sprig of basil carried home from church connects the September 14 feast with centuries-old Greek traditions of bread-making, farming, seafaring, and the changing seasons. On September 14, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross, one of the most important

One Dead, 25 Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks South of Crete

A search for missing migrants continued south of Gavdos on Monday, September 14, after a boat partially sank on Sunday, leaving one person dead and 51 rescued. Survivors said 77 people had been aboard, according to Greek Coast Guard information. The boat was traveling from Libya toward Greece, when

The Fascinating Story of the Real-Life Alexis Zorbas

Zorba the Greek, the story of Alexis Zorbas, is one of the most memorable films in the history of the genre, and the Nikos Kazantzakis book on which it is based is one of the best works of modern Greek literature. Yet, it is not widely known that Zorbas was a real person and not […]

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