Israel Returns 22 Illegally Removed Antiquities to Greece

Greece received 22 antiquities illegally removed from the country during a handover ceremony at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, marking the first repatriation of Greek antiquities from Israel. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni accepted the artifacts from Israeli Ambassador Pninat Yanay at

Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned Tuesday as U.S. ambassador to Greece after the White House requested her departure following allegations of improper conduct, which she strongly denied. The resignation came shortly after White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed that the administration had ask

White House Asks US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign

The White House has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following allegations of improper conduct during her diplomatic tenure, according to an announcement Tuesday. “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her we

Greece Says No U.S. Request Received Over Guilfoyle’s Possible Removal

Greece has received no official request or communication from Washington regarding the possible removal of U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said Tuesday, following remarks by President Donald Trump that he was considering dismissing her after reports for alle

Athens Metro Line 4 Faces Further Delays Over Kypseli Tunnel Problems

Athens Metro Line 4 could face further delays as engineers work to resolve problems linked to tunnel construction beneath Kypseli. The tunnel-boring machine has remained idle since May 8, and officials have not set a date for its return to work. Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas s

Greece Issues Red Weather Alert as Severe Storms Approach

Greece’s National Meteorological Service (EMY) upgraded its weather warning Tuesday, October 13, forecasting severe thunderstorms, possible hail and winds reaching 10 on the Beaufort scale across several regions through Wednesday. The agency raised its previous advisory to a dangerous weather warnin

Sinai Monastery Faces Critical Court Ruling on Property Rights

Egypt’s Supreme Court is expected to issue an important ruling on October 24 concerning the property rights and legal status of St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai, as negotiations between the monastery and Egyptian authorities remain unresolved. Τhe court is considering appeals filed by both t

Thessaloniki’s Historic Hamza Bey Mosque Reopens as a Cultural Venue

Thessaloniki’s historic Hamza Bey Mosque, known locally as Alkazar, has reopened as a cultural venue after an extensive restoration. The Ottoman-era monument, founded in the 15th century, will now host exhibitions and cultural events. The restored building was formally handed over to the city on Oct

Trump Says He Is Considering Firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle

President Donald Trump said Monday that he is considering dismissing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle amid allegations of misconduct that have prompted an investigation by the State Department’s inspector general. “We’re looking at it,” Trump said when asked whether he was considering re

Pericles’ Famous Funeral Speech May Have Turned Ancient Greek Insults Into Praise

A funeral speech attributed to ancient Greek statesman Pericles may have turned insults aimed at Athens into a defense of its people, according to a new study. Rather than deny accusations that Athenians were careless or poorly disciplined, the address may have used those charges to argue that they

US Vice President JD Vance Expected to Visit Greece for Breitbart Summit

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to visit Athens, Greece, in mid-February 2027 to attend the inaugural Breitbart Europe Summit, according to sources cited by the American news organization Breitbart News Network. The event, scheduled under the theme “Western Alliances and Strategic Converg

Greece Invites Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Sofia to Tatoi Royal Estate Reopening

The Greek government has invited Spain’s King Felipe VI and his mother, Queen Sofia, to attend the reopening of the former royal estate at Tatoi, north of Athens, which is scheduled for December 2026 following extensive restoration work. According to the Spanish publication Vanitatis, Prime Minister

France’s Debt Crisis Raises Comparisons With Greece’s Bailout

Rising French government bond yields and mounting political uncertainty have renewed comparisons with Greece’s sovereign debt crisis, although France continues to access financial markets and faces significantly lower borrowing pressures than Greece did before its 2010 bailout. France’s public debt

The Turbulent Story of Greeks in South Africa

Greeks in South Africa managed to rise socially and prosper, with several of them becoming very successful and wealthy.

Woman Rescued After 12 Hours at Sea Following Fall From Cruise Ship Off Greece

A female passenger who fell off a cruise ship into Greece’s Ionian Sea dozens of miles off the coast of the Peloponnese has been rescued on Sunday after twelve hours in the water, according to the Hellenic Coastguard. The 44-year-old woman, a national of El Salvador, had fallen from a Bahamas-flagge

Busts of Ancient Greek Trojan War Heroes Adorn Village in Turkey

Homer’s Ancient Greek Poem Iliad has inspired the citizens of a small village in Turkey to install busts of the Trojan war heroes on their main square. Tevfikiye, is located 1 km away from the archaeological site of ancient Troy and they have named the location as “Troy Observation Terrace” (Truva S

Greece Short-Term Rental Rates on the Rise as Athens Extends Tourism Season

Short-term rental rates in Greece rose sharply in September 2026 despite a decline in booked nights, according to AirDNA figures, highlighting the economic and policy pressures created by a tourism season that is extending further into autumn. The average daily rate for short-term accommodation, inc

Six Turkish Drones Involved in Greek Airspace Violations Over Aegean

Six Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were involved in multiple airspace violations over the Aegean Sea on Saturday, October 10, according to Greece’s Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA). Greek military authorities reported eight violations of air traffic regulations within the At

Man Shot Dead in Affluent Athens Suburb as Police Probe Possible Gangland Motive

A man with a criminal history was found shot dead in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada early Sunday, October 11, in what authorities suspect may have been a gangland-style execution. The victim’s body was discovered shortly after 1 a.m. near the intersection of Karamanlis Avenue and Panagouli St

1,300-Year-Old Byzantine Bread With Greek Inscription Unearthed in Turkey

Archaeologists in southern Turkey have unearthed five remarkably preserved loaves of bread dating to the Byzantine era, including one bearing a Greek inscription and an image of Jesus Christ. The discovery was made in 2025 at the ancient Greek city of Eirenopolis (Greek: Εἰρηνούπολις)—modern-day Top

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