Turkey’s F-35 Return Talks Taking Longer Than Expected as Eurofighter Deal Moves Ahead

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says negotiations over U.S. defense sanctions for F-35 stealth fighters are taking longer than Ankara expected. Turkey continues pursuing access to F-35 stealth fighters while advancing its Eurofighter procurement program. Fidan addressed the negotiations during

Cyprus President Accuses Erdogan of ‘Hypocrisy of the Highest Form’ at UN

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of “hypocrisy of the highest form” on Wednesday, saying Turkey’s actions in Cyprus contradict the principles of international law Erdogan defended in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly. Speaking at t

Greece Proposes €15 Billion European 6G Fund to Fuel Next-Generation Technology

Greece wants Europe to channel future 6G spectrum auction revenue into technology investment through a proposed “European Spectrum Union.” The initiative could ease pressure on the EU budget while supporting technological development. Greek Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakak

Greece’s Asylum Approval Rate Plunges to 37% as Rules Tighten

Greece’s asylum approval rate fell to 37 percent in the first eight months of 2026, marking a sharp decline from previous years as authorities apply stricter criteria to applications, according to sources at the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. The recognition rate stood at 72 percent in 2024 befor

Deadly Virus Detected After Mass Fish Deaths in Greece’s Lake Pamvotida

A virus has been confirmed in fish that died in Greece’s Lake Pamvotida, providing a laboratory explanation for the mass fish deaths reported at the time. Laboratory tests detected the Spring Viraemia of Carp virus (SVCV) in dead Carassius spp. fish, known locally as “petalouda.” The findings were a

Greek Designer Surprises London Fashion Week With “Breast Milk” Shooting From Model’s Top

A pregnant singer walking the runway as milk-like liquid streamed from her sculptural top provided a dramatic finale to Greek designer Dimitra Petsa’s London Fashion Week show, which also featured three dresses described as inspired by Minoan art. English singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock, pregnant with her

Taxes Make Up Half of Greece’s Petrol Price as EU Fuel Costs Hit Record

In Greece, petrol taxes made up 52.5% of the average pump price as fuel costs climbed sharply across Europe. Euro-super 95 petrol averaged €2.158 per liter ($2.49 per liter), with €1.133 per liter ($1.31 per liter) going to taxes and compulsory charges, according to European Commission data analyzed

Greece Pushes for Bigger EU Budget as Security, Migration Costs Mount

Greece is pressing for a stronger EU budget as European governments confront mounting costs from security threats, economic competition and migration while negotiating the bloc’s next seven-year spending plan. Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou said Europe needs greater financial capacity

Belgium Revokes Qatargate Warrant for Greek MP and Former EU Commissioner Avramopoulos

Belgian authorities have revoked a European arrest warrant issued for Greek lawmaker and former European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos in connection with the Qatargate investigation after he voluntarily appeared before investigators in Brussels. Qatargate is the name given to a major corruption

Autumn Storms Sweep Greece as Temperatures Drop

Greece is facing a sharp change in weather as rain and storms are moving across parts of the country. Strong winds are also picking up over the seas. The National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued a weather warning on Tuesday, September 22. The warning runs through early Wednesday. Forecasters exp

2,600-Year-Old Looted Cretan Armor Returns to Greece 62 Years After Illegal Excavation

Five pieces of ancient Cretan armor linked to a large-scale illegal excavation more than six decades ago are returning to Greece, allowing them to be reunited with archaeological finds from the same site that are already held in Crete. The two bronze helmets and three mitrai, protective guards worn

How Much Money You Need to Retire Comfortably in Greece

Greece has secured the #1 spot on the International Living 2026 Global Retirement Index, marking the first time in the report’s 35-year history that the Mediterranean nation has topped the list. The shift comes amid sweeping policy changes across Europe. Former retirement havens Portugal and Spain h

Greece Among Europe’s Lower-Cost Countries for Having a Baby

Greece has emerged as one of the more affordable countries in Europe for raising a baby through its first year, according to new research, placing it firmly among the continent’s lower-cost nations for families welcoming a baby. The study, conducted by international money transfer company Remitly, f

Mitsotakis Visits NVIDIA and Sequoia for AI Talks in California

Greece’s digital infrastructure investments and the practical uses of artificial intelligence were on the agenda as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited NVIDIA and Sequoia Capital’s headquarters in California on September 21, 2026. The meetings brought together technology executives, researche

Greece Rejoins World’s Developed Stock Markets After Debt Crisis Recovery

Greece’s stock market entered FTSE Russell’s developed-market group Monday, marking another step in the country’s recovery from the sovereign debt crisis that battered its economy and financial system. The change, effective from Monday, moves Greek shares out of FTSE’s advanced emerging category and

Greece to Unite Ancient Samos Monuments in New Archaeological Network

Greece’s Ministry of Culture has presented a masterplan to connect the archaeological sites of Pythagoreion on Samos with the modern town around them. The plan aims to create a coherent network of monuments, walking routes, public spaces and visitor information. It also seeks to improve the protecti

Greece Adds Ethics Classes in Schools as Alternative to Religious Education

Greek schools are introducing a new Ethics class for students who are exempt from Religious Education, starting with the 2026–27 school year. The new subject will be taught in lower and upper secondary education. It will provide an alternative class during the hours normally allocated to Religious E

Santorini Lights Up in Spectacular Volcano Eruption Reenactment

Santorini lit up on Saturday night as drones and fireworks filled the sky above the caldera during Ifestia 2026, the island’s annual Volcano Festival. The event, held after sunset on September 19, went beyond the familiar spectacle of fireworks. This year’s drone show brought elements of Santorini’s

82-Year-Old Dies After Fight With 76-Year-Old Over Sun Lounger in Greece

An 82-year-old man died after a fight with a 76-year-old man reportedly sparked by a dispute over a sun lounger at a beach in Greece on Sunday morning. The incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. at Vouliagmeni Beach, south of Athens. According to preliminary information being investigated by polic

Solving the Mystery of the Acropolis’s Vanished Temple

A recent publication in the American Journal of Archaeology tells a historical detective story of a lost temple on Athens’ Acropolis. It all began with the discovery of ancient graffiti. By Janric van Rookhuijzen The ancient graffiti was found on a marble rock outcrop at Vari, 20km southeast of Athe

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