Zelensky Visits Patriarch Bartholomew at the Phanar Ahead of His 35th Enthronement Anniversary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul on Saturday, Oct. 31, for a meeting focused on peace efforts, support for Ukraine and the return of abducted Ukrainian children. The private discussion lasted approximately an hour at the Phanar, the headquar

The Day Greece Defied the Junta: Georgios Papandreou’s Funeral

The death of former Prime Minister Georgios Papandreou on November 1, 1968, became the crucible for Greece’s first major act of defiance against the military junta. This event allowed an estimated 300,000 Greeks to pour into the streets and openly protest the cruel dictatorship that had seized the c

Saints Cosmas and Damian: The Healers Who Asked for Nothing

According to Orthodox tradition, Saints Cosmas and Damian treated the sick without asking for payment. Yet one small gift nearly separated the two brothers after death: three eggs offered by a grateful woman. Their story, remembered on November 1, offers a glimpse into the meaning of their name, the

Alois Brunner: The Nazi Butcher of Thessaloniki’s Jews

Alois Brunner, one of the most ruthless figures of the Holocaust and a key collaborator of Adolf Eichmann, was directly responsible for the systematic deportation and murder of tens of thousands of Jews across Europe, with his actions in Thessaloniki, Greece, representing one of the most tragic epis

Greek Pita “Pizza” Muffins: A Fun And Easy-To-Prepare Snack

A fun and easy to prepare snack combining three world-renowned favorites into one is the pita "pizza" muffin.

Why Halloween Is Gaining Such Popularity in Greece

Halloween has never been a traditionally significant holiday in Greece. Nonetheless, it has been gaining significant traction and popularity in recent years. This shift can be attributed to several factors. The role of social media in Greece’s fascination with Halloween Firstly, globalization in the

Greece Unveils 2026–2030 Plan to Build a Semiconductor Industry

Greece has opened a draft national strategy for semiconductors and microelectronics for public consultation, setting out how the country hopes to build a larger role in chip design, research and specialized manufacturing between 2026 and 2030. The Development Ministry is seeking comments from compan

Greek Police Uncover Multimillion Charity Fraud Involving Children With Cancer

Greek police have arrested six people suspected of belonging to a criminal organization that allegedly used a nonprofit association to collect donations for children with cancer and other serious illnesses, then kept most of the money for themselves. According to the Hellenic Police, part of the all

Halloween, Hekate, and the Ancient Greeks

Hecate was a goddess in ancient Greek religion and mythology—not a witch, as she is sometimes mistakenly linked with Halloween. She is most often depicted holding torches, a key, or snakes, or accompanied by dogs; in later periods, she appears as three-formed or triple-bodied, reflecting her dominio

New Muftis of Komotini and Xanthi Sworn In After Greece–Turkey Dispute

The new muftis of Komotini and Xanthi were sworn in at Greece’s Education Ministry on Friday, completing a selection process that drew competing statements from Athens and Ankara last week. Bilal Kara Halil took the oath as mufti of Komotini and Sioukri Serif Damadoglou as mufti of Xanthi in the pre

Young Brown Bear Shot Dead in Greece’s Prespa National Park

A female Eurasian brown bear in a file photo from Slovenia. The image does not show the bear killed in Prespa. Credit: Charles J. Sharp / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0. CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo source. A young female brown bear was found shot dead in Prespa National Park in northern Greece, according

Greece Extends Fuel Subsidies Through November 15

Greece will extend subsidies for heating oil, diesel and 95-octane unleaded petrol through November 15, keeping support at the levels applied during the second half of October, the government announced Friday. The joint announcement from the finance and energy ministries covers November 1 through No

Greek Minister Seeks Rules Review After Kasidiaris Event and Clashes

Greece’s citizen protection minister has called for an immediate review of the rules governing political gatherings after police said they had no legal authority to stop an indoor event organized by Ilias Kasidiaris in Thessaloniki. Kasidiaris, a former Golden Dawn lawmaker who was released from pri

Greece’s New Pay Rules Start November 1, Requiring Salary Disclosure Before Interviews

Greece’s new pay-transparency rules take effect on Sunday, November 1, requiring private-sector employers to explain how they set wages and to give job candidates pay information before the first interview. The rules implement Law 5316/2026, which transposed the EU’s pay-transparency framework into

OTE Core Earnings Rise as Fiber Subscriptions Keep Growing in Greece

OTE reported a 3.1% increase in third-quarter adjusted core earnings Friday as Greece’s largest telecommunications operator added fiber customers and maintained its full-year outlook. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization after leases reached €371.4 million, while r

Wealthy Foreigners Flock to Greece, Bringing Investment as Traditional Athens Neighborhoods Disappear

Greece’s efforts to attract wealthy foreigners are bringing new investment to Athens, particularly along its southern coastline. However, the growing demand for luxury housing is also changing established neighborhoods and raising questions about the country’s ability to retain its new residents. A

From Piraeus to 113 Ports: Workers Protest the Movement of War Cargo

Ferry services to the Greek islands were suspended and cargo operations were disrupted at Piraeus on Friday, October 30, as dockworkers and seafarers joined international protests against arms shipments. About 3,000 workers participated in the walkout at the Greek port serving Athens. The wider mobi

Greek Air Force Lets Visitors “Fly” F-16 and F-35 Fighter Jets in the Heart of Athens

Visitors to the heart of Athens can now experience what it feels like to fly an F-16 or F-35 fighter jet, thanks to interactive flight simulators installed by the Greek Air Force inside the Syntagma Square metro station, one of the busiest transit hubs in the Greek capital. The free exhibition opene

Greece Puts Local Food and Traditions at the Heart of Tourism, Partners With US TV Series

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Tourism Ministry of Greece have launched two major synchronized initiatives to promote domestic gastronomy. The strategic campaigns aim to capture a larger share of the lucrative North American travel market. Tourism officials are actively linki

Greece Welcomes Second Belharra Frigate as Navy Modernization Advances

Greece officially welcomed its second French-built Belharra frigate, Nearchos, into the Hellenic Navy on Friday, October 30, during a flag-raising ceremony at Naval Group’s shipyards in Lorient, marking another milestone in the country’s naval modernization program and its expanding defense partners

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