How a Greek Village Guards Its 300-Year-Old Spring From Privatization

In the village of Stagiates in central Greece, residents are protecting a spring that has supplied their community for more than 300 years, resisting the prospect of privatization and demanding restoration of their original water supply. The campaign followed a 2020 decision to route most household

Nearly Half of Greek Towns Lack Planning Offices as Climate Risk Grows

Nearly half of the municipalities overseeing Greek towns and cities had no operational planning offices in a 2023 government survey, a new study finds. The gap raises questions about local capacity to manage development as communities face heat and wildfire threats. Researchers Eleftheria Stamati an

Greece Approves Archaeological Park at Ithaca’s Legendary Palace of Odysseus

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) has unanimously approved plans to transform the iconic Agios Athanasios site on Ithaca into a modern archaeological park. The monumental decision green-lights the development of accessible visitor infrastructure amid the island’s historic landscape of te

Bronze Age Axe From Minoan Crete May Honor a ‘Sidian and Asian Mother’

A Bronze Age axe discovered in Crete may carry a dedication to a mother goddess described as a “Sidian (and) Asian Mother,” according to a study offering a new reading of 15 ancient signs carved into it. The interpretation points to possible links between Minoan worship and places across the Aegean,

Greek Basketball Federation President Arrested in Major Match-Fixing Scandal

The head of the Greek FBI has arrested Greek Basketball Federation President Vangelis Liolios in a historic match-fixing crackdown. The Organized Crime Directorate launched the dramatic sweeping operation on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, executing six high-level arrest warrants. Police officially det

Dutch Court Orders Heineken to Pay €111 Million to Greek Brewer

An Amsterdam court has ordered Dutch brewing giant Heineken to pay a massive €111 million (~$124.3 million) in damages to a Greek brewer competitor. The historic antitrust ruling favors Macedonian Thrace Brewery (MTB), the independent Greek producer of the popular Vergina beer. The court found Heine

Bomb Trap Explodes in Athens, Injuring Two Police Officers and Two Civilians

A hidden bomb trap inside a white bag caused a powerful explosion in the Kolonos district of Athens on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, injuring four people. The violent blast went off at the entrance of an apartment building on Platonos Street. The explosion injured two responding police officers and t

What Greece Sells Japan: Food and Tobacco Lead $732 Million in Exports

Greece sold Japan $732.36 million in goods in 2023, with foodstuffs and processed tobacco dominating the trade, according to a new study of Greek exports. Foodstuffs accounted for $647.96 million, or 88.48% of those exports. A single processed tobacco product line made up much of that amount, leavin

Students and Teachers Rally Across Greece Over Living Costs

Students and teachers rally across Greece over housing costs, pay and education funding, with strikes and work stoppages on October 21.

Nearly Half of Gen Z TikTok Users in Greece Show Signs of Addiction, Study Finds

A study conducted in Greece found that 49.3% of Generation Z participants who use TikTok showed symptoms of addiction to the platform. The findings also point to links between problematic TikTok use, anxiety, depression and daytime sleepiness. Researchers from the National and Kapodistrian Universit

Rising Living Costs Reshape Greek Consumer Spending

Rising living costs continue to influence how Greek consumers spend their money, with households increasingly comparing prices, seeking discounts and turning to lower-cost products as financial pressures weigh on everyday purchasing decisions. Despite signs of changing shopping habits and growing us

Greece Invites Public to Name First Greek Astronaut’s Mission to International Space Station

Greece is preparing for a historic milestone in space exploration as Adrianos Golemis, the country’s first European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut, is scheduled to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) in the summer of 2027, spending two weeks conducting Greek and European scientific experim

Nearly 70% of Teachers in Greece Report High Burnout Levels

Teacher burnout in Greece is linked to excessive workloads, a lack of respect and limited recognition from school leaders, according to a study of primary school educators in the country’s western region. Teachers who reported these problems also tended to have higher burnout scores, while those who

Battle of Navarino Reenactment Lights Up the Bay of Pylos in Greece

Pylos experienced four days filled with history, remembrance, and culture in honor of the 199th anniversary of the Battle of Navarino. From Saturday, October 17, to Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Municipality of Pylos – Nestoras organized a comprehensive series of commemorative events that attracted

Athens Ranks Among Europe’s Top Five Cosiest Cities for Autumn Getaways

Athens ranked fifth among Europe’s cosiest cities for autumn escapes, according to a 2026 ranking based on Reddit discussions. The Greek capital received 9,243 upvotes in research conducted by British holiday rental company Big House Experience, placing it ahead of Lisbon, Copenhagen, Salzburg and U

Greece Plans to Extend Rental Tax Exemption Into 2027

The Greek government plans to extend into 2027 a tax incentive offering landlords a three-year income tax exemption for bringing vacant properties into the long-term rental market. The proposal is included in a broader tax and spending bill announced by the Finance Ministry on October 18, aimed part

71 Migrants Rescued Off Southern Crete as Maritime Operations Continue

Greek authorities rescued 71 people from a boat in distress south of Crete on Tuesday, October 20, in an operation involving the European Union’s border agency, Frontex, and the Hellenic Coast Guard. The boat was located 52 nautical miles south of Kaloi Limenes, on Crete’s southern coast. A Frontex

Greek Teachers to Strike as Students Plan Nationwide Protests

Greek schools face two days of protests on October 20 and 21 as teachers prepare to strike, students organize demonstrations and education groups demand better funding, safer buildings and improved school conditions. The mobilization began on Tuesday, October 20, with student groups gathering in cen

Excavations Reveal Commercial Life at Ancient Argilos

An international archaeological team led by the University of Montreal (Université de Montréal) has completed the 34th excavation season at ancient Argilos in Northern Greece. Dr. Zisis Bonias and Université de Montréal professor Dr. Jacques Perreault co-directed the extensive 2026 summer campaign.

October 20: The Patron Saints of Greece’s Police and Kefalonia

October 20 brings together two important Greek Orthodox traditions. The date marks the feast of Saint Artemios, patron saint of the Hellenic Police, and Saint Gerasimos, one of the most beloved saints of Kefalonia. Although their stories are different, both saints hold a special place in Greek relig

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