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

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

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

Manolis Chiotis: The Greek Music Legend Who Revolutionized the Bouzouki

Manolis Chiotis is considered to be one of the greatest bouzouki players of all time. The musician, composer, and singer revolutionized Greek music with his four-course bouzouki and made music from Greece popular across the world, even in the White House. Chiotis, born on March 21, 1921, in Thessalo

Greece and Turkey Clash at UN Over Libya Maritime Agreement

Greece and Turkey engaged in a sharp diplomatic confrontation at the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, over the controversial 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime agreement, exchanging accusations and conflicting interpretations of international law during a high-level debate chaired by Greek Prime

How Investigators Traced Three Suspects in Athens’ Deadly Plaka Explosion

Four American citizens were among the six people killed in the September 25 explosion that destroyed a residential building in Athens’ historic Plaka district. A 34-day investigation has now led to the arrest of three men suspected of trying to steal copper piping from the building’s natural gas ins

The Largest Square in the Balkans Is on a Greek Island, and It Was Built for Defense

In the heart of Corfu’s Old Town, a vast green square tells a story of military strategy, European influence and changing urban life. Spianada, widely described as the largest square in the Balkans, began as an open space designed to protect one of the Mediterranean’s most important fortified towns.

Greece Joins Germany in Blocking Canada’s Proposed EU Associate Membership

Several European Union countries blocked a plan to grant Canada “associate membership,” removing the proposed status from a joint summit declaration while agreeing to pursue closer political and economic ties with Ottawa. A revised declaration approved Wednesday replaces the term with “ever closer a

Greek Teen Survives Deadly Spain Train Crash After Changing Seats

Three Greek tourists survived a deadly train crash in central Spain after an 18-year-old passenger changed seats moments before the impact. The collision killed at least 74 people and injured more than 100 others. Christos Dritsas was traveling with his mother and his 21-year-old brother, Marios, wh

Evzones Make Historic First Visit to Australian Parliament for OXI Day

The Evzones of Greece’s Presidential Guard made their first official visit to Australia’s capital on Wednesday participating in commemorations marking the 86th anniversary of OXI Day at Parliament House in Canberra. The ceremony brought together Australian political leaders, Greek diplomatic represe

Santorini Welcomes Los Angeles Chargers, Bringing NFL Football to Over 500 Children

Santorini recently traded its iconic caldera sunsets for the excitement of the gridiron, transforming into a vibrant hub for American football. In a landmark initiative that captivated the island’s youth, more than 500 children participated with boundless enthusiasm in the official NFL Flag Football

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