METLEN Signs Five-Year US LNG Supply Deal With Shell

Greek energy group METLEN has signed a binding five-year agreement with Shell Global LNG for six liquefied natural gas cargoes a year from 2027, turning an earlier memorandum into a firm supply contract for Greece and other European markets. The annual volume is about 600 million cubic meters of nat

Thessaloniki Residents Rally to Stop Elderly Couple’s Eviction

Hundreds of residents, students, trade union members and football supporters marched through Thessaloniki on Monday, November 2, protesting the planned eviction of an elderly couple from their home in the Kato Toumba neighborhood. The demonstration brought together supporters of the city’s three maj

Greece Proposes New Rules for AI in the Workplace

Greece is moving to require human oversight for critical decisions made by AI and digital labor platforms, including the suspension or termination of a worker’s account, under a bill presented to the cabinet on Monday. Labor and Social Security Minister of Greece Niki Kerameos presented a major bill

Cyprus Cheesemakers Seek Change to Halloumi’s 51% Milk Rule

Cyprus is preparing for a new fight over halloumi after cheesemakers began drafting a request to change the European Union rules that will eventually require the cheese to contain more sheep’s and goat’s milk than cow’s milk. The proposal has not been filed or approved. Cyprus’s state broadcaster RI

Greece’s Manufacturing Growth Hits Five-Month Low as Energy Costs Surge

Manufacturing growth in Greece hit a five-month low in October as energy costs surged and suppliers struggled to deliver materials, according to a survey released Monday. The slowdown added to signs that international fuel and shipping disruptions are putting pressure on the country’s factories, eve

Greece’s Birth Rate Falls to Postwar Low

Greece faces a severe demographic crisis as its annual birth rate continues a relentless downward trend. A comprehensive study by prominent demographer Byron Kotzamanis reveals alarming long-term shifts in national reproductive behaviors. Byron Kotzamanis previously directed the Institute of Demogra

Greece’s Procurement Authority Annuls Controversial Acropolis Commercial Contracts

Greece’s public procurement authority has officially annulled two major contracts covering commercial operations at key archaeological sites with the Hellenic Single Public Procurement Authority (EADISY) revoking the controversial agreements following legal appeals by competing private firms. The di

New Survey Reveals the Reality of Homelessness in Athens and What Drives It

Greek men account for a substantial share of homeless people surveyed in Athens, where 71% of respondents were male, 69.9% held Greek citizenship and 62% were over 50. The figures, submitted to Greece’s Parliament, also show financial hardship was the leading reported reason for losing housing. The

Greece Acquires Three KC-390 Aircraft to Enable Midair Refueling of Fighter Jets

Greek Air Force has officially finalized a government-to-government defense deal with Portugal to acquire three advanced KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The Greek Ministry of National Defence signed the strategic procurement contract on Monday, November 2, 2026. The bilateral military agreemen

Storm Agneta Floods Rhodes, Samos and Volos as Greece Issues New Weather Warnings

Storm Agneta has caused flooding and damage across parts of Greece, prompting emergency operations and a 112 alert on Rhodes. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) warns that heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue in several regions through Tuesday, November 3. The worst conditions

Israel Honors Greek Couple Who Saved Jewish Family During Holocaust

A Greek couple who sheltered a Jewish family during the Nazi occupation of Greece has received the title of Righteous Among the Nations, one of the highest honors awarded by Israel to non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. The Israeli ambassador to Greece, Pninat Yanay, p

How Athens Neighborhoods and Squares Got Their Names

There are several famous neighborhoods and squares in Athens with strange names, whose origins even Athenians are unaware of. Plateia Amerikis, or America Square, is an iconic square in Athens. The busy square was named in 1927, as the municipal council wanted to show its appreciation for the philhe

The Ancient Greek Water-Organ: World’s Oldest Keyboard Instrument

Fragments of the Hydraulis—the ancient Greek water organ—were unearthed at the archaeological site of Dion, at the foot of Mount Olympus in 1992, a discovery described by archaeologists as “one of the most important finds in classical music history. The fragments belong to the oldest preserved examp

Greek Migration Minister’s Office Targeted in Overnight Arson Attack in Athens

The political office of Greek Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris was targeted in an arson attack early Sunday, November 1, when unidentified individuals detonated an improvised incendiary device outside a building in central Athens, causing property damage and prompting a police investigat

Zelensky Visits Patriarch Bartholomew at the Phanar Ahead of His 35th Enthronement Anniversary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul on Saturday, Oct. 31, for a meeting focused on peace efforts, support for Ukraine and the return of abducted Ukrainian children. The private discussion lasted approximately an hour at the Phanar, the headquar

The Day Greece Defied the Junta: Georgios Papandreou’s Funeral

The death of former Prime Minister Georgios Papandreou on November 1, 1968, became the crucible for Greece’s first major act of defiance against the military junta. This event allowed an estimated 300,000 Greeks to pour into the streets and openly protest the cruel dictatorship that had seized the c

Saints Cosmas and Damian: The Healers Who Asked for Nothing

According to Orthodox tradition, Saints Cosmas and Damian treated the sick without asking for payment. Yet one small gift nearly separated the two brothers after death: three eggs offered by a grateful woman. Their story, remembered on November 1, offers a glimpse into the meaning of their name, the

Alois Brunner: The Nazi Butcher of Thessaloniki’s Jews

Alois Brunner, one of the most ruthless figures of the Holocaust and a key collaborator of Adolf Eichmann, was directly responsible for the systematic deportation and murder of tens of thousands of Jews across Europe, with his actions in Thessaloniki, Greece, representing one of the most tragic epis

Greek Pita “Pizza” Muffins: A Fun And Easy-To-Prepare Snack

A fun and easy to prepare snack combining three world-renowned favorites into one is the pita "pizza" muffin.

Why Halloween Is Gaining Such Popularity in Greece

Halloween has never been a traditionally significant holiday in Greece. Nonetheless, it has been gaining significant traction and popularity in recent years. This shift can be attributed to several factors. The role of social media in Greece’s fascination with Halloween Firstly, globalization in the

Terms and conditions of ServicePrivacy policy