Greek Prime Minister Meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Riyadh on Saturday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Fouls Out as Miami Heat Lose Third Straight Game
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s anticipated season launch in his new team, the Miami Heat, has seen a disappointing start as they have now suffered three consecutive defeats in their first three games for the 2026–27 NBA season, despite the “Greek Freak”‘s contribution to the contest. This is the first time
Greece’s Tourist Arrivals Rise, but Spending per Trip Slips
Inbound travel rose 10 percent in the first eight months of 2026, but nearly flat spending per trip shows that growth came mainly from higher visitor volume.
Greece’s Electricity Exports Hit New Record in 2026
Greece has once again hit a new record in electricity exports as its electricity trade balance has already passed last year's surplus.
Greece and Turkey Clash Over New Mufti Appointments in Thrace
Athens defended its selection process after Ankara challenged the appointment of Muslim religious leaders in Xanthi and Komotini.
Pope Leo Welcomes Patriarch Bartholomew to the Vatican During Rome Visit
Pope Leo XIV received Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Vatican on Saturday, October 24, as the pontiff resumed official engagements while recovering from surgery for lung cancer. Bartholomew offered his support and wishes for a speedy, complete recovery, according to the Ecumenical Patriarcha
Lefteris Petrounias Wins World Rings Silver in Rotterdam
Lefteris Petrounias secured his fifth World Championships medal on Saturday, winning silver in the men’s rings final at Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands. The Greek gymnast scored 14.333, finishing behind China’s Lan Xingyu after entering the final as the eighth and last qualifier. Lan took gold wit
Athens Ranks Second in Europe for Hotel Value Growth, New Report Reveals
Athens ranked second among 31 major European cities for hotel value growth in 2025, with values rising 5.5% against an average increase of just 0.2% across Europe, according to a March 2026 report by hospitality consulting firm HVS. Only Copenhagen posted a stronger increase, at 5.9%. Bucharest rank
Clocks Set to Change in Greece and EU, But Is Daylight Savings Time Worth It?
Greece, along with all other EU member-states, is getting ready for time change, as daylight savings time (DST) is coming to an end this Sunday. The annual ritual marks the transition from summer to winter time in Greece and across Europe. As the nation moves from summer to winter time, Greeks and E
Egypt and St. Catherine’s Greek Orthodox Monastery Reach Deal to End Sinai Property Dispute
Archbishop Symeon declared his intention to sign an agreement with the Egyptian government to clarify the monastery's operational status.
How Greece Is Restoring the Parthenon Using Titanium, Ancient Techniques, and Modern Science
The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, representing the artistic, architectural and intellectual achievements of ancient Greece. Dominating its summit, the Parthenon is an enduring symbol of classical civilization, democracy and cultural heritage. Yet
The Meaning of Baptism in the Greek Orthodox Church
Discover the meaning of Greek Orthodox baptism, from the three immersions and holy oil to the role of godparents and spiritual rebirth.
Greek Pizza Chain Accused for Criminal Ring Tax Evading Millions of Euros
A Greek pizza chain with a remarkable expansion as a franchise is accused of operating a criminal ring that evaded millions of euro in tax.
HALC Urges Rubio to Reject Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal
The Hellenic American Leadership Council is asking Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reject the Turkey–Libya maritime memorandum publicly, bringing Greek American advocacy into the dispute over Washington’s response to its ratification. In a public letter addressed to Rubio, which supporters can sig
Greece Reaffirms to the UN its Rejection of the Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal
Greece has reportedly clarified its position to the UN and the international community on the matter of the Turkish-Libyan Maritime Deal.
S&P Affirms Greece’s BBB Credit Rating with Stable Outlook
S&P Global Ratings, one of the major global credit rating agencies, has affirmed Greece’s long-term sovereign credit rating at BBB, with a stable outlook, maintaining the country’s investment-grade status following its scheduled review on Friday. The US-based rating agency also maintained Greece’s s
Greek Army Restores Historic Chapel Atop Mount Taygetos at 8,000 Feet
Greek army commandos and alpine volunteers have completed a high-altitude mission at the peak of Mount Taygetos in Sparta to restore the historic Prophet Elijah (Greek: Προφήτης Ηλίας) Orthodox chapel. The high-stakes repair operation took place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at an extreme altitude
Bank of Greece Forecasts 2% Economic Growth in 2026 Despite Inflation Pressures
The Bank of Greece forecasts a stable 2 percent GDP growth rate for the full 2026 calendar year. The central bank published these official economic projections in its latest “Note on the Greek Economy” report. While the domestic economy exhibits notable resilience, persistent high prices and volatil
Greek Navy Sinks Decommissioned Frigate in Major Military Drill With Israel
The Hellenic (Greek) Navy has sunk the decommissioned frigate Bouboulina during an unprecedented live-fire joint military exercise in the Aegean Sea. The high-stakes defense operation took place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, within the North Cretan Sea. Greek and Israeli naval forces utilized the
Greece’s Aristotle University Launches First Dentistry Degree Taught in English
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki launched Greece’s first foreign-language (English) undergraduate dentistry degree. The new Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program marks a massive shift toward internationalization within the Greek public university network. This strategic initiative allows dome