Marco Rubio Arrives in Athens, Meets Greek Foreign Minister Ahead of Strategic Dialogue

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Athens late Tuesday for high-level talks expected to focus on defense, security, energy and broader cooperation between Greece and the United States. Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis welcomed Rubio at Athens International Airport, where U.S. A

Ancient Greek Acropolis Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Mycenaean Settlement and Sanctuary

Archaeologists in Greece are uncovering new evidence of how the ancient Greek city of Aigeira (Greek: Αιγείρα) changed across centuries of Greek history, from a Mycenaean settlement to a religious sanctuary and later a fortified acropolis. The discoveries are helping fill a long-standing gap in the

Germany Honors Greek Singer Nana Mouskouri With Order of Merit

A Greek child who lived through the German occupation of Athens returned to Berlin decades later to receive one of Germany’s highest state honors. Nana Mouskouri received Germany’s Order of Merit from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on October 5, 2026. Germany recognized her for her commitment to

Marco Rubio Comes to Athens as Greece-US Ties Expand From Defense to Energy

On the Pnyx, where citizens of ancient Athens once gathered to debate the future of their city, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to deliver a message about a very modern partnership. Rubio arrives in Athens on Tuesday, October 6, as Greece and the United States prepare for the sixth r

The Elephant-Shaped Rock Hidden on the Greek Island of Kimolos

On the Greek island of Kimolos, nature has created a coastline filled with unusual shapes, bright blue water and small whitewashed houses. Among its most curious sights is a rock that appears to take the shape of an elephant. The formation can be found around Rema and Goupa, a picturesque coastal ar

How Albanian Catholics Preserved the Greek Rite in Southern Italy

Seventeenth-century records from southern Italy show how a Greek-rite Albanian community resisted pressure for religious uniformity while remaining loyal to the Catholic Church. The documents reveal how residents of Barile protected their worship, customs, and communal identity as church authorities

Greece’s Aging Teachers Mirror Country’s Wider Demographic Challenge

More than half of Greek high school teachers are aged 50 or older, making Greece’s secondary school workforce one of the oldest in the European Union, according to the latest figures from Eurostat. The 2024 data show that 58.1% of the roughly 79,500 teachers in Greek secondary schools have passed 50

Greece Holds Germany to 0-0 Draw to Remain Unbeaten in Nations League

Greece’s UEFA Nations League football (soccer) match against Germany finished 0–0 on Sunday, October 4, as Greece maintained its unbeaten start to the competition and remained at the top of League A Group 2. The teams met just one week after Greece’s historic 1–0 victory in Augsburg. Dimitrios Kourb

Greek Island’s Last Intact Textile Mill Becomes a Living Museum

In a narrow alleyway of Ermoupolis, far from the neoclassical mansions and the bustling Miaouli Square, lies one of the last authentic traces of industrial glory in Syros and Greece. The Hermoupolis Textile Museum is not a conventional museum with glass cases and labels. It is the Zisimatos factory

Kastania Cave: Greece’s Breathtaking Geological Wonder

Hidden down below wild olive trees, evergreen bushes and strawberry trees on a secluded, rocky edge of eastern Peloponnese, lies one of Greece’s best-kept underground secrets: Kastania Cave, a three-million-year old geological wonder with an unparalleled decor of stalactite formations that have turn

Ancient Greek Vases Were Decorated With Gypsum, Researchers Say

Researchers say that ancient Greek vases dating back to 450 to 440 BC used in the funeral rites of the elite most likely used gypsum in their distinctive white backgrounds. Most kraters created in ancient Greece had red backgrounds, although many had dramatic black backgrounds as well on which figur

Greece Seeks Bus Drivers From India and Egypt to Fill Vacancies

Greece’s regional intercity coach bus operators (KTEL) are looking to India and Egypt for drivers, with discussions covering the possible recruitment of about 500 workers as an Attica transport consortium struggles to fill vacancies. Sofoklis Fatsios, president of the nationwide federation of interc

The Greek-American Tailors Behind Suits Worn by US Presidents and Hollywood Stars

The story of Greek-American tailors who worked in Rochester, New York, for Hickey Freeman, then considered among the world’s most prestigious suitmakers, is also a family story. Written by the grandchild of two of those tailors, the feature traces how Greek immigrants Dimitri and Katina Dardaganis b

Greek Citizenship Dispute Reaches Mitsotakis as Diaspora Presses for Bureaucratic Fix

A dispute over bureaucratic barriers facing Greeks born abroad has reached Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis directly, with Greek-American attorney and community leader Kostas Alexakis saying he raised the issue with the prime minister in San Francisco and received a commitment that the problem wou

18-Year-Old in Greece Suspected of Developing Ransomware Used in 1,000 Cyberattacks

An 18-year-old living in Athens is suspected of working as a developer for KillSec, the ransomware group linked to almost 1,000 cyberattacks worldwide, Greek police announced on October 2. The Greek Police identified him as a foreign national. His home was searched during Operation KillSwitch on Sep

Greece to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15 From January 2027

Greece plans to introduce a minimum age of 15 for social media access from January 1, 2027, Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou said, outlining a system intended to protect children without exposing their personal information to platforms. In an interview with state-run news agency AMN

Democrats Seek Probe of Guilfoyle as Rubio Publicly Backs US Ambassador to Greece

Senior Democrats in Congress are pressing the State Department to investigate US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following a Wall Street Journal report about her conduct and energy diplomacy, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly delivered a strong endorsement of her work. Rep.

Greece Makes Early Repayment on Bailout Loans

Greece made an early repayment of €2.5 billion ($2.8b) bailout loans to the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) on Thursday, October 1, 2026, using proceeds from bank reprivatizations to lower its public debt. The transaction connects two chapters of Greece’s financial crisis: rescuing bank

Crete Battered by Rain and Floods as Residents Urged to Go to Higher Ground

Severe storms brought fresh flooding and damage to Greece’s largest island of Crete on Saturday, October 3, prompting an emergency alert urging people in Mylopotamos, in the Rethymno region, to limit travel and move to higher ground. The warning came as emergency crews responded to flooded propertie

Greece Welcomes Home Religious Treasures Taken to Bulgaria 109 Years Ago

Greece received 48 religious treasures from Bulgaria on Saturday, October 3, 109 years after they were taken to Sofia during World War I, as the two countries formalized a reciprocal handover that also covers human remains attributed to the medieval Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuil. Greek Prime Minister

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