Greece Among Top 10 EU Nations for Paid Streaming Subscriptions

Greece has climbed into the top 10 European Union countries for paid streaming subscriptions, according to new figures from Eurostat. Four in 10 Greek internet users, or 40.2%, paid for a “film, series or sports” streaming service in 2025, ranking the country seventh among the EU’s 27 member states

EU Approves €4.8 Billion for Greek Social Climate Plan

The European Commission adopted Greece's 4.8-billion-euro Social Climate Plan to support the country's green transition.

How Volcanoes Forged Santorini Into the Island We Know Today

Santorini’s towering cliffs, flooded caldera and black volcanic islets, all shaped by volcanoes, form one of the most recognizable settings in Greece. Yet the island seen today represents only the latest stage in a geological history stretching back hundreds of thousands of years. A six-minute anima

Christina O: Inside Aristotle Onassis’ Legendary Yacht

Christina O, Aristotle Onassis’ legendary yacht, became one of the world’s most famous floating palaces long before today’s billion-dollar superyachts began competing in size and extravagance. The nearly 100-meter vessel became synonymous with the Greek shipping magnate’s extraordinary wealth and gl

European Students Gather on Greek Island of Chios to Celebrate Homer’s Legacy

Students from across Greece and Spain will travel to the Greek island of Chios in September for a six-day cultural and educational gathering dedicated to Homer and the enduring legacy of the Iliad and the Odyssey. The fifth nationwide youth meeting, “Young Homeridae,” will take place from September

Five New Metro Stations Open to Thessaloniki Commuters

The five-station extension of the Thessaloniki Metro to the southern suburb of Kalamaria was officially delivered to commuters on Thursday.

Greek Patriot Missile Battery Helps Shoot Down Enemy Drones in Saudi Arabia

The Hellenic Force in Saudi Arabia (ELDYSA) participated in an international operation to shoot down enemy drones.

€11M Project to Preserve UNESCO World Heritage monument on Rhodes

A major conservation and restoration project for the Palace of the Grand Master in Rhodes’ Medieval City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is moving forward with €11 million in funding from European Union resources, secured by the South Aegean Region. The development was announced by South Aegean Regio

Ancient City in Southern Greece Reveals Artemis Statuette and Possible Temple

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Thouria in southern Greece have unearthed a headless marble statuette of the Greek goddess Artemis along with a fragment of a bearded man’s head, likely representing a deity whose identity remains unknown. The discoveries were revealed during a site visi

AEK Crushes Levski 4-0 to Return to Champions League After Eight Years

AEK Athens returned to European soccer’s biggest club competition in emphatic fashion on Wednesday, crushing Levski Sofia 4-0 in Athens to secure a place in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League phase for the first time since the 2018/19 season. With the play-off tie still finely balanced after a 0-0 fi

Ancient Gate Depicting the Twelve Labours of Heracles Unearthed in Turkey

Archaeologists have unearthed the Heracles Gate, a monumental Roman-period entrance decorated with reliefs depicting the Twelve Labours of Heracles, in the ancient Greek city of Side in modern-day Turkey. The gate was found during excavations along a nearly 390-meter (1,280-foot) street, one of the

Greek Island Property Prices Rise as US Buyers Lead Foreign Demand

Property prices across the Greek islands rose further in the second quarter of 2026, with Crete posting the strongest annual increase among the island regions. International demand remained robust, led by buyers from the United States. According to Spitogatos, average selling prices across the islan

Greece’s Golden Visa Applications Drop 44% After Property Rules Tighten

Greece has recorded a sharp drop in Golden Visa applications in 2026, as higher property investment thresholds and stricter rules on qualifying properties reshape foreign investor demand. New applications fell by 44 percent in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2025, marking

Athens Launches €95.5 Million Push to Help Businesses Expand Internationally

The Region of Attica, which includes Greater Athens, has presented a new strategy to strengthen the international orientation and competitiveness of local businesses in Greece. The initiative draws on the third thematic study by the Attica Region’s Observatory for Competitiveness and Entrepreneurshi

Greece and Italy Finalize Deal for the Acquisition of Italian Frigates

Greece and Italy are to conclude the deal for the acquisition of two Italian FREMM frigates with the signing of the Implementing Arrangement.

257 Migrants Rescued by Hellenic Coast Guard in Four Operations in One Day

A total 257 migrants were rescued in four successive search and rescue operations in the south of Crete on Wednesday.

Lake Prespa: A Greek Eco Park Steeped in History

The Lake Prespa National Park is a place where nature, culture and history mix in creating a fascinating landmark for visitors of all ages

Three Greek Breweries Win Gold at the 2026 World Beer Awards

Three Greek breweries won gold at the World Beer Awards 2026, marking one of the country’s strongest beer showings yet in the global competition. Pineios Brewery, Nissos and Ammousa each earned a Gold Country Winner title, the highest domestic honor in their respective beer styles, according to resu

2,000-Year-Old Ancient Greek Song Comes to Life at Nashville’s Parthenon

Ancient Greece came alive through music at Nashville’s Parthenon this summer, though the story began months earlier with an original composition inspired by the Nine Muses of Greek mythology. Two videos shared by Voice Temple trace that journey. One revisits a contemporary song written for an event

Greek-Owned Oil Tanker Hit in Attack Near Strait of Hormuz

A Greek-owned oil tanker was struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman, damaging its engine room and leaving the vessel without propulsion near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The vessel has been identified as the Metro Venetian, an LR2 tanker with a capacity of 115,000 deadweight t

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