Greece Approves Under-15 Social Media Ban Starting in January

Greece’s Parliament approved restrictions on social media access for children under 15 during a sitting that concluded early Friday, Oct. 23. The rules are due to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. The bill passed by a majority, according to the official parliamentary record. New Democracy supported it, P

EU Rights Report Flags Gaps in Greece’s Border Safeguards

FRA’s Oct. 22 bulletin highlights accountability concerns while noting Greece’s new border monitoring visits. It also details follow-up to the A.R.E. judgment.

Greek School Study Reveals How Students With Disabilities Face Everyday Barriers

A study conducted at a public primary school in Greece found that students with disabilities face barriers to everyday participation, from inaccessible rooms to interrupted support, despite national policies on inclusive education. Teachers often relocated activities, reorganized classrooms, and reb

Scientists Reveal 1,000-Year-Old Water System at Greece’s Mount Athos Monastery

Scientists have reconstructed an elaborate water system at a Greek monastery on Mount Athos, showing how monks used underground tunnels, aqueducts, and watermills to secure supplies without pumps. The earliest part of the network appears to date to the 11th century, while later additions helped sust

Greece Records EU’s Biggest Annual Drop in Debt Ratio

New Eurostat figures show Greece’s debt burden fell sharply relative to its economy, although it remained the highest in the EU.

Greek Town of Kilkis to Offer €1,000 for Each Newborn From 2027

The municipality has approved a grant without an income limit for eligible local families, alongside relief from municipal and childcare charges.

Greek Basketball Chief, Four Referees and Official Face Match-Fixing Charges

Greek Basketball Federation President Vangelis Liolios and five other defendants were brought before judicial authorities at Athens’ Evelpidon courthouse Thursday, October 22, following their arrests in an investigation into alleged match-fixing that has expanded to approximately 50 basketball games

US Avoids Direct Criticism of Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal

The U.S. State Department has avoided directly criticizing the controversial maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya following its ratification by Libya’s eastern-based parliament, adopting a more cautious tone than in previous statements that explicitly challenged Ankara’s actions in the Easter

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Visits Greece as Investment Forum Targets Energy, Technology and Finance

Greece and the United Arab Emirates are seeking to deepen their economic ties as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits Athens for high-level talks and an investment forum. The visit comes as the two countries mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, established in

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

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