China’s Trade Surplus Tops $1 Trillion

China’s trade surplus exceeded $1 trillion during the first ten months of 2026, reaching the milestone a month earlier than last year as surging exports of technology products and manufactured goods reinforced Beijing’s economic dependence on foreign markets and increased pressure on the United Stat

DBRS Sees Greece Among Few EU Countries With Credit Upgrade Potential in 2027

Greek economy ranks among a select group of European economies with a positive sovereign credit rating outlook for 2027 according to the credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS that published these prominent findings on Monday in its report titled “2027 Sovereign Credit Ratings Outlook.” The comprehen

Greece Resumes Cyprus Cable Surveys as Turkey Challenges Maritime Rights

Greece is moving ahead with seabed surveys for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), the €1.9 billion electricity project linking Crete and Cyprus, despite renewed Turkish objections over maritime jurisdiction in the Eastern Mediterranean. The French-flagged research vessel Abeille Marengo is expected

Greece Plans Three New Data Centers Worth Billions

Three new data centers with a combined information technology capacity of 230 megawatts are being planned in central and northern Greece, adding to a growing pipeline of investments as the country seeks to establish itself as a regional hub for cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Environmen

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Thousands of Turks Visit Thessaloniki to Honor Kemal Atatürk

Thousands of Turks rushed to Thessaloniki on Tuesday, November 10th, to honor the 88th anniversary of the passing of Turkey’s leader, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Waving Turkish flags and singing traditional songs in his honor, Turkish nationals flocked to the house, which is regarded as Atatürk’s birthpl

Housing Affordability in Greece Worsens as Home Prices Outpace Incomes

Housing affordability in Greece has come under growing pressure as home prices rise faster than incomes. New Eurostat data show that the gap between housing prices and household income has widened across much of Europe over the past decade. In 2025, the European Union’s house price-to-income ratio w

Black Friday Gains Ground in Greece Despite Doubts Over Discounts

Nearly two-thirds of Greek consumers plan to shop during Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year, reflecting the growing popularity of two American retail traditions that Greek businesses have increasingly adopted to stimulate spending ahead of the Christmas season. According to the EY Future Consum

The Story of the Turkish Cypriot Who Designed Cyprus’ National Flag and Was Never Paid

The flag of the Republic of Cyprus, a copper-colored outline of the island above two green olive branches on a white field, shows a map of the island itself. It was designed in 1960 by a Turkish Cypriot art teacher, İsmet Güney, and more than four decades later he said he had never been paid […]

Greece’s Accommodation Prices Drop 43% in Winter, the Largest Decline in Europe

If you’ve been dreaming of a trip to Greece but found summer accommodation prices too expensive, winter could be the perfect time to visit. From Athens to the Greek islands, travelers can find significantly cheaper places to stay once the summer crowds disappear. Greece exhibits the largest seasonal

Mimi Denisi’s Elgin Documentary Heads to Brussels With Greek Government Support

Mimi Denisi’s documentary about the removal of the Parthenon Sculptures is heading to Brussels as Greece uses cultural events to broaden support for their return. A November 19 screening is planned at W:Halll in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, followed by a discussion about reunification and cultural diploma

Greek Island Offers Doctors €2,500 Monthly Bonus to Tackle Shortage

The Municipality of Kythnos island in Greece and a private foundation have joined forces to offer a €2,500 ($2,800) monthly financial bonus allowance for specialized doctors. The comprehensive incentive package aims to significantly improve public health services on the island of the Cyclades. Under

EU Identifies Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Spain as Facing Migration Pressure in 2027

The EU has again named Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus as countries facing migration pressure, making them eligible for support under a shared asylum system in 2027 despite falling irregular arrivals across the bloc. In its Nov. 6 assessment, the European Commission said the four countries face disp

At Least 22 Migrants Die, Over 180 Rescued Trying to Reach Greece From Libya

At least 22 people were found dead over the past three days along a major migration route while attempting to reach Greece from North Africa, with the Greek coast guard recovering 13 bodies from a boat south of Crete on Monday, November 9, 2026. Authorities found eight more bodies in a separate vess

DBRS Sees Greece Among Few EU Countries With Credit Upgrade Potential in 2027

Greek economy ranks among a select group of European economies with a positive sovereign credit rating outlook for 2027 according to the credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS that published these prominent findings on Monday in its report titled “2027 Sovereign Credit Ratings Outlook.” The comprehen

Statue of Former Greek Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos Unveiled in Melbourne, Australia

A statue honoring former Greek Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos was unveiled in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday, Nov. 8, as the city’s Greek community marked 90 years since his death. Archbishop Makarios of Australia unveiled the statue at Cretan House in Brunswick, home to the Cretan Brotherhoo

Christodoulides and Erhurman Agree to Open Two New Crossing Points in Cyprus

Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader of occupied Northern Cyprus Tufan Erhurman agreed to simultaneously open two new border checkpoints following crucial trilateral talks with UN Personal Envoy Maria Angela Holguin who was mediate in the intense four-hour meeting

Saffron Harvest in Full-Swing in Northern Greece

The yearly saffron harvest in Greece is in full swing in the rural areas outside the northern city of Kozani. Hundreds of farmers crouch over fields of blooming crocus flowers for hours, picking what has long been the world’s most expensive spice. Saffron, known as krokos in Greek, is highly treasur

Dead Body of Woman Found in Suitcase in Athens Residential Area

A dead body was discovered hidden in a suitcase that was left in plain sight in a residential area of Greek capital Athens on Sunday.

Greek Air Force Celebrates Patron Saint Michael

November 8th is a special day in Greece, marking the feast day of the Saints (Archangels) Michael and Gabriel. Those named Michalis and Gavriil celebrate their name day on this date. Birthdays are a big deal and are seen as some of the major milestones in life, but in Greece, name days take the cake

Greece Restores Three Historic Churches in Thrace Dating Back 300 Years

Restoration works have been completed at three meta-Byzantine monuments in Evros, northern Greece, and another two are to be restored.

Entrepreneurs in Greece Worried About Financing more than their EU Peers

The results and conclusions of the Eurochambres Economic Survey 2027 was pubished on November 3, with the participation of the Union of Hellenic Chambers of Commerce, highlighting the challenges that Greek business owners are expecting to face in the coming year. The Greek results reflect the survey

Mykonos Named Britons’ Favorite Luxury Destination in Greece

13,000 UK travelers named their ten favourite niche Greek destinations on the islands and the mainland for 2026.

The Story of the First Marathon Run in Ancient Greece

The Athens Marathon the Authentic was established to commemorate the historic run of Pheidippides, an Athenian soldier who ran from the battlefield at Marathon to inform his fellow Greeks that the battle had been won. Why is the ancient Greek man Pheidippides, the greatest runner in world history af

Athina Onassis Returns to Show Jumping Spotlight With €1.2 Million Horse

Athina Onassis, granddaughter of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, has reportedly acquired an internationally experienced show-jumping horse for approximately €1.2 million, expanding her involvement in equestrian sport amid an ongoing business dispute over a multimillion-euro investment. Acc

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