Athens Ranks Among Europe’s Top Five Cosiest Cities for Autumn Getaways

Athens ranked fifth among Europe’s cosiest cities for autumn escapes, according to a 2026 ranking based on Reddit discussions. The Greek capital received 9,243 upvotes in research conducted by British holiday rental company Big House Experience, placing it ahead of Lisbon, Copenhagen, Salzburg and U

Greece Plans to Extend Rental Tax Exemption Into 2027

The Greek government plans to extend into 2027 a tax incentive offering landlords a three-year income tax exemption for bringing vacant properties into the long-term rental market. The proposal is included in a broader tax and spending bill announced by the Finance Ministry on October 18, aimed part

71 Migrants Rescued Off Southern Crete as Maritime Operations Continue

Greek authorities rescued 71 people from a boat in distress south of Crete on Tuesday, October 20, in an operation involving the European Union’s border agency, Frontex, and the Hellenic Coast Guard. The boat was located 52 nautical miles south of Kaloi Limenes, on Crete’s southern coast. A Frontex

Greek Teachers to Strike as Students Plan Nationwide Protests

Greek schools face two days of protests on October 20 and 21 as teachers prepare to strike, students organize demonstrations and education groups demand better funding, safer buildings and improved school conditions. The mobilization began on Tuesday, October 20, with student groups gathering in cen

Excavations Reveal Commercial Life at Ancient Argilos

An international archaeological team led by the University of Montreal (Université de Montréal) has completed the 34th excavation season at ancient Argilos in Northern Greece. Dr. Zisis Bonias and Université de Montréal professor Dr. Jacques Perreault co-directed the extensive 2026 summer campaign.

October 20: The Patron Saints of Greece’s Police and Kefalonia

October 20 brings together two important Greek Orthodox traditions. The date marks the feast of Saint Artemios, patron saint of the Hellenic Police, and Saint Gerasimos, one of the most beloved saints of Kefalonia. Although their stories are different, both saints hold a special place in Greek relig

Greece to Close 125 Military Camps and Merge 56 Units in Major Defense Overhaul

The Defense Minister of Greece Nikos Dendias has launched a sweeping military overhaul to close 125 army camps and merge 56 separate units. Dendias briefed the parliamentary National Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee behind closed doors regarding this high-stakes transformation. The aggressive r

New Discoveries Reveal Secrets of Greece’s Lost Ancient City of Arsinoe

New archaeological discoveries are shedding light on the architecture of the lost ancient Greek city of Arsinoe, revealing previously unknown details about its buildings and urban layout. The findings come from a joint Greek-Chinese excavation conducted in cooperation with the Hellenic Ministry of C

More Than Half of Greeks Cannot Afford Unexpected Expenses, Eurostat Reveals

More than half of all Greek households cannot cope with sudden, necessary financial expenses due to severe material deprivation. A stunning new report from Eurostat (the statistical office of the European Union) places Greece at the absolute top of Europe’s financial vulnerability index. The data sh

The Unexpected Greek Islands Where Short-Term Rentals Far Exceed the National Average

Greek islands have emerged as Greece’s most concentrated short-term rental hotspots, with destinations such as Serifos, Kythnos and Sifnos recording far more registered properties per resident than the national average, according to a new study. The findings show that island and coastal destinations

12 Migrants Die off Greece, Including Six After Collision With Coast Guard Boat

Twelve migrants, including an infant, died in two separate boat incidents off the Greek islands of Samos and Lesbos on Monday, October 19, according to Greek authorities. Six people died in each incident, while coast guard crews rescued a total of 22 survivors. Two suspected migrant smugglers were a

What Can €1 Million Buy You in Athens’ Most Expensive Neighborhoods?

A budget of approximately €1 million can buy a newly built apartment of around 100 square meters or a considerably larger older home in Athens’ northern and southern suburbs, according to a property market assessment by Premier Realty. The findings, reported by the Athens-Macedonian News Agency on O

Tempi Train Crash Survivor Describes Harrowing Escape in Court Testimony

A survivor of the 2023 Tempi train disaster described his efforts to escape the wreckage after regaining consciousness and struggling to breathe, during testimony at the ongoing trial in Larissa on Monday, October 19. Aristeidis Karatzounis, who was traveling in the second carriage of the passenger

Santorini Draws Thousands of Athletes From 40 Countries for Spectacular Sports Event

Santorini Experience has firmly and definitively established its institutional role as one of the premier sports tourism events in the world. This year’s event proved in the most impressive way that the Greek island of Santorini is not only a unique travel destination, but also an international hub

Greece Inaugurates Daedalus Supercomputer to Support AI and Research

Greece officially inaugurated its Daedalus supercomputer in Lavrio on Monday, October 19, 2026. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the ceremony at the Lavrio Technological and Cultural Park. The facility aims to strengthen Greece’s capacity for scientific research, large-scale data analysis

Greek Wine Production Sees Modest Increase

Greece’s wine production is expected to reach approximately 1.67 million hectoliters in the 2026/27 season, up from 1.65 million the previous year, according to preliminary European Commission estimates. The figures, published on October 19 by KEOSOE, Greece’s wine cooperatives federation, indicate

“Greece Deserves a Strong Ambassador With Trump’s Confidence,” Rubio Says, Reaffirming Strategic Ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Greece’s strategic importance to Washington following the departure of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, emphasizing that bilateral relations remain strong and that the Trump administration intends to appoint a successor with the president’s full confidence.

From Greece to Chilean Patagonia: The Story Behind the Psijas Islands

A group of small islands in southern Chile bears the name of a naval officer of Greek descent who participated in hydrographic surveys of the country’s southern waterways nearly three decades ago. The Psijas Islets, also referred to by members of Chile’s Greek community as the Psichas Islands, are l

Two Killed in Plane Crash in Northern Greece

Two men were killed on Sunday, October 18, when a small single-engine plane crashed near the village of Kontariotissa in Pieria, northern Greece, according to local authorities. The victims were reportedly experienced pilots from neighboring villages. Both were found unconscious at the crash site an

Giorgos Mazonakis Remembered at 40-Day Memorial in Nikaia

Family members, friends, fellow performers and fans gathered at the Holy Trinity Church in Nikaia on Sunday for a memorial service marking 40 days since the death of Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis. Mazonakis died on September 9 at the age of 54. The service began at 9:30 a.m., following the Divine L

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