Greece’s Ancient Nicopolis Archaeological Site Reopens After Major Restoration

One of Greece’s most significant archaeological sites, the monumental Nicopolis in Epirus, has been officially handed back to the local community and the general public. With the completion of a broad spectrum of interventions by the Ministry of Culture, the city founded by Augustus to commemorate h

Five Greek Officials Face Trial as Court Rules Tempi Train Disaster Site Alterations Led to Loss of Evidence

A Greek judicial council has found sufficient evidence to send former deputy minister Christos Triantopoulos and four other officials to trial over interventions at the site of the 2023 Tempi railway disaster that judges say resulted in the loss of important evidence. The case concerns work carried

Mad Max Director George Miller Honored With Cultural Center on His Ancestral Greek Island

The Greek island of Kythera has honored Greek-Australian filmmaker George Miller, known for creating and directing the Mad Max films, by naming a new film and cultural center after him. The Dr. George Miller Cultural Center officially opened on September 26 in the village of Mitata, transforming a f

Israeli Group Seeking to Turn Former Greek School Into “International” School Sparks Debate in Crete

A proposal by a group of mainly Israeli residents to establish a private “international” school in a former Greek primary school building in southern Crete has sparked debate in the local community. According to local media, the proposal concerns the former primary school in Vasiliki, in the municip

Giant 500-Ton Marble Sculpture Begins Journey From Greek Island to Switzerland

A 500-ton marble sculpture created from a single block of Naxos marble has begun its journey from the Greek island to Switzerland. The monumental “Lyra of Naxos,” created by sculptor Tobias Ballaty, began moving from a quarry in Kinidaros on September 29. Its final destination is Basel, Switzerland.

Greek Orthodox Icon Missing From Tarpon Springs for 103 Years Found on Greek Island

A religious icon tied to one of America’s best-known Greek communities has resurfaced on the Greek island of Aegina more than a century after disappearing from Tarpon Springs, Florida. The icon of St. Nicholas had been absent from the Greek Orthodox community of Tarpon Springs since 1923. Its wherea

Greek Kindergarten Teacher Faces Inquiry After Shouting at Children

A kindergarten principal near Athens is facing an administrative inquiry after videos showed her shouting at young children, while police investigate her complaint that parents assaulted her on school grounds. The confrontation took place Monday, Sept. 28, at the 1st Kindergarten of Ano Liosia, nort

Greece and Bulgaria Seal Historic Exchange of Treasures and Tsar Samuil’s Remains

Greece and Bulgaria signed a cultural agreement on September 29, 2026, providing for the return of 48 Greek religious treasures taken to Sofia during World War I and the transfer to Bulgaria of remains attributed to Tsar Samuil. Ceremonies are scheduled for October 3 in Thessaloniki and Sofia. Greek

8-Million-Year-Old Rhino Skull Discovered in Crete

A monumental new chapter in the prehistoric history of Greece has just been brought to light. Within the UNESCO Global Geopark of Sitia, Crete, a dedicated team of paleontologists and researchers successfully located, excavated, and conserved the fossilized skull of a massive rhinoceros dating back

Greece Sees EU’s Biggest Rise in Airfare Prices, Up 16.3% in August

Airfare prices in Greece recorded the biggest annual increase in the European Union in August 2026, rising 16.3 percent from a year earlier, according to Eurostat. The increase stood out against the broader European trend. Passenger air transport prices across the EU fell 0.4 percent compared with A

Historic Greek Orthodox Church Built in 1830 Reopens in Istanbul After Major Restoration

A historic Greek Orthodox church in Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, has reopened after a major restoration, bringing new life to a landmark of the Greek community on the Bosphorus. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the reopening ceremony of the Church of Saint Charalambos in Bebek

Greece Expands €10,000 Relocation Program to Remote Regions Across the Country

Greece is expanding its relocation program to remote regions of the country, including areas of Epirus, as it prepares to open applications in October for financial support of up to €10,000 ($11,335). The program, which began in Evros, aims to encourage people and families to move permanently to are

Circe: The Powerful Witch of Greek Mythology Who Appears in Homer’s Odyssey

Witches have had a long and elaborate history, even back to ancient Greece. Thanks to Homer and his epic adventure tale the Odyssey, we met Circe, who has often been identified as the first witch in Greek mythology. Circe was one of the most dangerous women a man could come across. She was known for

How Often Do Greeks Drink Alcohol? New Data Reveals the Numbers Across Europe

A wide gender gap in drinking has emerged among Greek adults, according to new figures from Eurostat. Greek men drink alcohol daily at almost twice the rate of Greek women, and the divide grows even larger once weekly habits are counted. The 2025 data, covering people aged 16 and older, show that 5

Greece Beats Germany for First Time in History in Nations League

Greece secured its first-ever victory over Germany on Sunday, defeating the European soccer powerhouse 1-0 in Augsburg to continue a perfect start to its UEFA Nations League campaign. Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute at the WWK Arena, giving Greece a landmark result in

New Bust of Kapodistrias, Greece’s First Governor, Contains Sacred Objects 195 Years After His Assassination

Nearly two centuries after his assassination, Ioannis Kapodistrias has gained a new place of remembrance in the heart of Thessaloniki. A bust honoring modern Greece’s first Governor was unveiled on September 27, 2026, exactly 195 years after Kapodistrias was assassinated in Nafplio. The monument now

Greek Bank Opens Remote Accounts for Diaspora and Residents in US, UK and Israel

Greeks living in the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel, as well as other residents of those countries with ties to Greece, can now open a bank account in Greece without traveling to the country, under a new expansion of remote banking services. The service allows customers abroad to compl

Star of Greek Cinema’s Golden Era, Eleni Prokopiou, Dies at 87

Eleni Prokopiou, one of the actresses who became a familiar face of Greece’s golden era of cinema, has died at the age of 87. Prokopiou first entered the world of entertainment through dance before moving into acting. Her career took her from the stage to some of the most popular Greek films of the

Relatives of Plaka Explosion Victims Arrive in Greece

The relatives of the victims who lost their lives in the collapse of a building in Athens’ Plaka following a powerful explosion on Friday, were expected at the Athens Forensic Service after arriving in Greece on Sunday for the purpose of victim identification. One brother and his sister were among t

Greek Pop Icon Anna Vissi Thrills 95,000 Fans at Athens OAKA Stadium

Greek pop icon Anna Vissi gave an unforgettable performance in front of 95,000 fans at Athens OAKA Stadium on Saturday.

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