Greece and Bulgaria Seal Historic Exchange of Treasures and Tsar Samuil’s Remains

Greece and Bulgaria signed a cultural agreement on September 29, 2026, providing for the return of 48 Greek religious treasures taken to Sofia during World War I and the transfer to Bulgaria of remains attributed to Tsar Samuil. Ceremonies are scheduled for October 3 in Thessaloniki and Sofia. Greek

8-Million-Year-Old Rhino Skull Discovered in Crete

A monumental new chapter in the prehistoric history of Greece has just been brought to light. Within the UNESCO Global Geopark of Sitia, Crete, a dedicated team of paleontologists and researchers successfully located, excavated, and conserved the fossilized skull of a massive rhinoceros dating back

Greece Sees EU’s Biggest Rise in Airfare Prices, Up 16.3% in August

Airfare prices in Greece recorded the biggest annual increase in the European Union in August 2026, rising 16.3 percent from a year earlier, according to Eurostat. The increase stood out against the broader European trend. Passenger air transport prices across the EU fell 0.4 percent compared with A

Historic Greek Orthodox Church Built in 1830 Reopens in Istanbul After Major Restoration

A historic Greek Orthodox church in Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, has reopened after a major restoration, bringing new life to a landmark of the Greek community on the Bosphorus. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the reopening ceremony of the Church of Saint Charalambos in Bebek

Greece Expands €10,000 Relocation Program to Remote Regions Across the Country

Greece is expanding its relocation program to remote regions of the country, including areas of Epirus, as it prepares to open applications in October for financial support of up to €10,000 ($11,335). The program, which began in Evros, aims to encourage people and families to move permanently to are

Circe: The Powerful Witch of Greek Mythology Who Appears in Homer’s Odyssey

Witches have had a long and elaborate history, even back to ancient Greece. Thanks to Homer and his epic adventure tale the Odyssey, we met Circe, who has often been identified as the first witch in Greek mythology. Circe was one of the most dangerous women a man could come across. She was known for

How Often Do Greeks Drink Alcohol? New Data Reveals the Numbers Across Europe

A wide gender gap in drinking has emerged among Greek adults, according to new figures from Eurostat. Greek men drink alcohol daily at almost twice the rate of Greek women, and the divide grows even larger once weekly habits are counted. The 2025 data, covering people aged 16 and older, show that 5

Greece Beats Germany for First Time in History in Nations League

Greece secured its first-ever victory over Germany on Sunday, defeating the European soccer powerhouse 1-0 in Augsburg to continue a perfect start to its UEFA Nations League campaign. Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute at the WWK Arena, giving Greece a landmark result in

New Bust of Kapodistrias, Greece’s First Governor, Contains Sacred Objects 195 Years After His Assassination

Nearly two centuries after his assassination, Ioannis Kapodistrias has gained a new place of remembrance in the heart of Thessaloniki. A bust honoring modern Greece’s first Governor was unveiled on September 27, 2026, exactly 195 years after Kapodistrias was assassinated in Nafplio. The monument now

Greek Bank Opens Remote Accounts for Diaspora and Residents in US, UK and Israel

Greeks living in the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel, as well as other residents of those countries with ties to Greece, can now open a bank account in Greece without traveling to the country, under a new expansion of remote banking services. The service allows customers abroad to compl

Star of Greek Cinema’s Golden Era, Eleni Prokopiou, Dies at 87

Eleni Prokopiou, one of the actresses who became a familiar face of Greece’s golden era of cinema, has died at the age of 87. Prokopiou first entered the world of entertainment through dance before moving into acting. Her career took her from the stage to some of the most popular Greek films of the

Relatives of Plaka Explosion Victims Arrive in Greece

The relatives of the victims who lost their lives in the collapse of a building in Athens’ Plaka following a powerful explosion on Friday, were expected at the Athens Forensic Service after arriving in Greece on Sunday for the purpose of victim identification. One brother and his sister were among t

Greek Pop Icon Anna Vissi Thrills 95,000 Fans at Athens OAKA Stadium

Greek pop icon Anna Vissi gave an unforgettable performance in front of 95,000 fans at Athens OAKA Stadium on Saturday.

Greek Museum Wins Prestigious European Art Museum Award

Greece was honoured with the Art Museum Award and a Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award at the European Museum Academy awards 2026.

Mycenaeans Wore Amber to Indicate Social Status in Bronze Age Greece

Amber, a hardened tree resin, was highly valued by the ancient Mycenaeans, one of Greece’s earliest civilizations. It symbolized the sun and power, making it a prized material among the upper class from 1750 to 1050 BC, the last phase of the Bronze Age. Professor Janusz Czebreszuk, the director of t

Germany Soccer Coach Hails Greece’s ‘Golden Generation’ Ahead of Nations League Clash

Germany coach Jürgen Klopp praised the quality and creativity of Greece’s national soccer team ahead of their Nations League meeting on Sunday, suggesting its players could represent a golden generation, according to remarks reported by Sport-FM. The teams meet in Augsburg on September 27, with kick

Explosion in Athens’ Plaka Collapses Building, Six Dead Including Four US Citizens

A powerful explosion shook Athens’ historic Plaka district early Friday, causing a residential building to collapse and killing six people. Rescue crews recovered the last two bodies from the rubble on Saturday afternoon after a search lasting more than 24 hours. The explosion struck the building on

Greek-Dutch Co-Production Wins Best International Short Film in Toronto

A Greek-Dutch co-production took home the Short Cuts Award for Best International Short Film at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.

The Day Terrorists Assassinated Greek Politician Pavlos Bakoyannis

It was September 26, 1989 when former publisher and New Democracy MP Pavlos Bakoyannis was assassinated by three members of the November 17 terrorist group outside his office in downtown Athens. It was a dastardly crime which shook Greece’s political world to its very core. The year 1989 had already

4 American Tourists and 2 Locals Dead in Explosion in Athens’ Plaka Neighborhood

A woman was found dead on Saturday in the rubble of the collapsed building in Athens' Plaka neighborhood following an explosion on Friday.

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