Greek F-16s Scramble After Turkish Drone Approaches Alexandroupoli

Greek F-16 fighter jets scrambled on Friday after a Turkish drone entered the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) without a flight plan and violated Greek national airspace near Alexandroupoli. The incident occurred on the morning of August 28 in northeastern Greece in the vicinity of the city’s

UK PM Andy Burnham Shifts Course on Parthenon Sculptures Return to Greece

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has adopted a more restrained approach to the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, stepping away from his earlier calls for their unconditional return to Greece. Burnham, who became prime minister in July, has placed greater emphasis on the role of th

Greece’s Feta at Center of US-Mexico Trade Dispute Over Cheese Names

A dispute over the use of European cheese names, including Greece’s Feta, has emerged as an obstacle in trade negotiations between the United States and Mexico. Washington has objected to provisions in the recently signed European Union-Mexico trade agreement that strengthen legal protections for hu

August Full Moon Lights Up Greece in a Beloved Summer Tradition

The August Sturgeon Moon rose over Greece on Friday, August 28, bringing one of the country’s most celebrated summer traditions back into focus. Beyond the spectacle in the night sky, the full moon has become closely tied to Greece’s cultural heritage, with archaeological sites and museums opening a

Greece, Israel Set to Finalize €3 Billion ‘Achilles’ Shield’ Air Defense Deal

Greece and Israel are set to sign the deal for the country’s integrated, multi-layered air defence system "Achilles’ Shield" on Monday.

Italy’s Ancient Greek City Founded on a Dolphin Legend to Host Europe’s First Dolphin Sanctuary

One of Taranto’s founding legends begins with a dolphin carrying a shipwrecked Greek hero to safety. More than two millennia later, the port on Italy’s Ionian coast is preparing to host what organizers describe as Europe’s first sea sanctuary. It would care for dolphins that cannot return to the wil

Middle East War Has Cost Greece Three Billion Euros Over Six Months, Data Suggests

The ongoing Middle East war has cost Greece 3 billion euro and the EU 145 billion over the semester, according to a Greek study.

The Man Who Convinced Greece to Grow Kiwi and Created a 200,000-Ton Export Industry

While kiwi was once virtually unheard of in Greece, today, the fruit has become one of the country’s most notable agricultural exports. The kiwi’s growing popularity has its roots in the work of Greek agronomist Tasos Michos, whose experiment began with just ten young plants. Michos, who died in 202

Greece Among Top 10 EU Nations for Paid Streaming Subscriptions

Greece has climbed into the top 10 European Union countries for paid streaming subscriptions, according to new figures from Eurostat. Four in 10 Greek internet users, or 40.2%, paid for a “film, series or sports” streaming service in 2025, ranking the country seventh among the EU’s 27 member states

EU Approves €4.8 Billion for Greek Social Climate Plan

The European Commission adopted Greece's 4.8-billion-euro Social Climate Plan to support the country's green transition.

How Volcanoes Forged Santorini Into the Island We Know Today

Santorini’s towering cliffs, flooded caldera and black volcanic islets, all shaped by volcanoes, form one of the most recognizable settings in Greece. Yet the island seen today represents only the latest stage in a geological history stretching back hundreds of thousands of years. A six-minute anima

Christina O: Inside Aristotle Onassis’ Legendary Yacht

Christina O, Aristotle Onassis’ legendary yacht, became one of the world’s most famous floating palaces long before today’s billion-dollar superyachts began competing in size and extravagance. The nearly 100-meter vessel became synonymous with the Greek shipping magnate’s extraordinary wealth and gl

European Students Gather on Greek Island of Chios to Celebrate Homer’s Legacy

Students from across Greece and Spain will travel to the Greek island of Chios in September for a six-day cultural and educational gathering dedicated to Homer and the enduring legacy of the Iliad and the Odyssey. The fifth nationwide youth meeting, “Young Homeridae,” will take place from September

Five New Metro Stations Open to Thessaloniki Commuters

The five-station extension of the Thessaloniki Metro to the southern suburb of Kalamaria was officially delivered to commuters on Thursday.

Greek Patriot Missile Battery Helps Shoot Down Enemy Drones in Saudi Arabia

The Hellenic Force in Saudi Arabia (ELDYSA) participated in an international operation to shoot down enemy drones.

€11M Project to Preserve UNESCO World Heritage monument on Rhodes

A major conservation and restoration project for the Palace of the Grand Master in Rhodes’ Medieval City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is moving forward with €11 million in funding from European Union resources, secured by the South Aegean Region. The development was announced by South Aegean Regio

Ancient City in Southern Greece Reveals Artemis Statuette and Possible Temple

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Thouria in southern Greece have unearthed a headless marble statuette of the Greek goddess Artemis along with a fragment of a bearded man’s head, likely representing a deity whose identity remains unknown. The discoveries were revealed during a site visi

AEK Crushes Levski 4-0 to Return to Champions League After Eight Years

AEK Athens returned to European soccer’s biggest club competition in emphatic fashion on Wednesday, crushing Levski Sofia 4-0 in Athens to secure a place in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League phase for the first time since the 2018/19 season. With the play-off tie still finely balanced after a 0-0 fi

Ancient Gate Depicting the Twelve Labours of Heracles Unearthed in Turkey

Archaeologists have unearthed the Heracles Gate, a monumental Roman-period entrance decorated with reliefs depicting the Twelve Labours of Heracles, in the ancient Greek city of Side in modern-day Turkey. The gate was found during excavations along a nearly 390-meter (1,280-foot) street, one of the

Greek Island Property Prices Rise as US Buyers Lead Foreign Demand

Property prices across the Greek islands rose further in the second quarter of 2026, with Crete posting the strongest annual increase among the island regions. International demand remained robust, led by buyers from the United States. According to Spitogatos, average selling prices across the islan

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