Greece’s Thessaloniki International Fair Marks 100 Years

The city of Thessaloniki is buzzing with anticipation as the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) opens its doors (September 5–13, 2026), marking the milestone of 100 years since the event’s inaugural edition in 1926. This year’s exhibition pairs a reflective celebration of a century of econom

Greece Restores Veria’s Orta Mosque and 15th-Century Twin Ottoman Bath

Greece has completed the restoration of two of Veria’s most significant Ottoman-era landmarks, the Orta Mosque and a 15th-century twin Ottoman bath. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni led the handover ceremony in the northern region of Imathia. Officials described the two structures as key evidence of th

Greece Records One of Europe’s Sharpest Drops in Obesity

Greece has recorded one of Europe’s steepest declines in obesity, with new data from Eurostat showing the country’s adult obesity rate falling from 17.6% in 2008 to 12.8% in 2025. The figures, based on body mass index measurements, count adults as obese when their BMI reaches 30 or higher. The drop

British Museum Lends Parthenon Sculptures to Germany Amid Greece’s Reunification Fight

The British Museum will lend two fragments of the Parthenon sculptures to an exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, while Greece has rejected a request to lend nine Parthenon fragments from the Acropolis Museum for the same exhibition. British Museum to Lend Parthenon Fragments to Germany The two British

World Sexual Health Day: How Greece Is Changing the Fight Against HIV and STIs

From free HIV prevention and anonymous testing to HPV vaccination, Greece has more tools than ever to protect sexual health. The bigger challenge may be getting people to use them — and talk about them without stigma. World Sexual Health Day on September 4 puts a subject that is often discussed quie

US Seeking to Protect Significance of St Catherine’s Greek Orthodox Monastery in Sinai

The US State Department supports the efforts to safeguard the historical and religious significance of St Catherine's Monastery in Sinai.

Greek Ultra Swimmer Becomes First Man to Swim from Greece to Italy

Greek ultra swimmer and Guinness World Record holder Spyros Chrysikopoulos, has successfully crossed the open sea from Greece to Italy.

What Greece’s Disappearing Butterflies Are Telling Us About a Changing Climate

From northern Greece to Mount Olympus, butterflies are revealing how warming temperatures, habitat loss and changing weather are reshaping nature. A butterfly may live for only a short time, but the changes recorded in its populations can tell a much bigger story. Across Europe, scientists have been

42.8% of Young Adults in Greece Have Tertiary Education, Eurostat Reports

More than four in 10 young adults in Greece have completed tertiary education, according to new Eurostat data. The figures show that 42.8% of people aged 25 to 34 in Greece held a tertiary qualification in 2025, placing young adults and tertiary education in Greece slightly below the European Union

PM Mitsotakis to Turkey: Greece Will Take No Instructions on Sovereignty or Defense

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivered a clear message of deterrence to Turkey during joint statements with European Council President-elect António Costa who was on an official visit to Athens. Mitsotakis made it unequivocally clear that Greece will not tolerate any interference or unso

Greece Rules Out Any Compromise on Sovereignty Amid Aegean Tensions

Greek Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis on Wednesday stressed that Greece will firmly stand by International Law.

Greek Museum Shortlisted for Prestigious European Award

The Greek National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) has been shortlisted for the prestigious European Art Museum Award 2026.

Greece Moves to Criminalize Phone Scams Targeting the Elderly

Greece is moving to toughen penalties for telephone scams targeting elderly people, as authorities warn that organized criminal networks are increasingly using deceptive calls to steal cash, jewelry and other valuables. Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis has described the phenomenon

September 3, 1843: When Greeks Forced Their German King to Grant a Constitution

After Greece gained its independence after fighting off the Ottoman Empire, the Greek insurgents called upon Ioannis Kapodistrias, a former foreign minister of Russia, to take over the governance of the fledgling state in 1827. Kapodistrias ruled until 1831, when he was assassinated by a family of G

Venice International Film Festival Turns Spotlight on Greece as Focus Country

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival opened on Wednesday with Greece as this year's Focus Country of the Venice Production Bridge.

Greek, US Officials Meet on Energy Interconnections

US Assistant Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met with Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou.

Greece’s Ancient Grape Harvest Traditions That Survive to This Day

Grape harvesting in late August and September is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions in the countryside of Greece. Family, neighbors, and friends all get together to harvest the precious bunches of green and purple pearls which will be pressed to make wine. It is a ritual that has been rep

Foreign Tourists Booked 90% of Greece’s Hotel Nights in June

Foreign tourists filled nearly all of Greece’s hotel rooms this summer, with nine out of every ten hotel nights in June booked by visitors from abroad, according to Eurostat. Of the 18.1 million nights spent in Greek hotels that month, 16.4 million were logged by non-residents, while Greek travelers

Tsipras Unveils Economic Plan for Greece With Higher Wages, Tax Cuts

In a packed convention hall in Thessaloniki, amid a charged and energetic political atmosphere, former PM Alexis Tsipras, leader of the newly established Hellenic Left Coalition (ELAS), presented his party’s comprehensive economic and governance platform on Wednesday evening. The event drew signific

The Household Expenses That Set Greece Apart From the Rest of the EU

New figures from Eurostat show that food, dining out, and transportation now account for more than half of all household expenses in Greece. The data, reflecting spending patterns as of January 2026, give one of the clearest pictures yet of how Greek families are budgeting their money this year. Foo

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