Greece Beats Germany for First Time in History in Nations League

Greece secured its first-ever victory over Germany on Sunday, defeating the European soccer powerhouse 1-0 in Augsburg to continue a perfect start to its UEFA Nations League campaign. Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute at the WWK Arena, giving Greece a landmark result in

New Bust of Kapodistrias, Greece’s First Governor, Contains Sacred Objects 195 Years After His Assassination

Nearly two centuries after his assassination, Ioannis Kapodistrias has gained a new place of remembrance in the heart of Thessaloniki. A bust honoring modern Greece’s first Governor was unveiled on September 27, 2026, exactly 195 years after Kapodistrias was assassinated in Nafplio. The monument now

Greek Bank Opens Remote Accounts for Diaspora and Residents in US, UK and Israel

Greeks living in the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel, as well as other residents of those countries with ties to Greece, can now open a bank account in Greece without traveling to the country, under a new expansion of remote banking services. The service allows customers abroad to compl

Star of Greek Cinema’s Golden Era, Eleni Prokopiou, Dies at 87

Eleni Prokopiou, one of the actresses who became a familiar face of Greece’s golden era of cinema, has died at the age of 87. Prokopiou first entered the world of entertainment through dance before moving into acting. Her career took her from the stage to some of the most popular Greek films of the

Relatives of Plaka Explosion Victims Arrive in Greece

The relatives of the victims who lost their lives in the collapse of a building in Athens’ Plaka following a powerful explosion on Friday, were expected at the Athens Forensic Service after arriving in Greece on Sunday for the purpose of victim identification. One brother and his sister were among t

Greek Pop Icon Anna Vissi Thrills 95,000 Fans at Athens OAKA Stadium

Greek pop icon Anna Vissi gave an unforgettable performance in front of 95,000 fans at Athens OAKA Stadium on Saturday.

Greek Museum Wins Prestigious European Art Museum Award

Greece was honoured with the Art Museum Award and a Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award at the European Museum Academy awards 2026.

Mycenaeans Wore Amber to Indicate Social Status in Bronze Age Greece

Amber, a hardened tree resin, was highly valued by the ancient Mycenaeans, one of Greece’s earliest civilizations. It symbolized the sun and power, making it a prized material among the upper class from 1750 to 1050 BC, the last phase of the Bronze Age. Professor Janusz Czebreszuk, the director of t

Germany Soccer Coach Hails Greece’s ‘Golden Generation’ Ahead of Nations League Clash

Germany coach Jürgen Klopp praised the quality and creativity of Greece’s national soccer team ahead of their Nations League meeting on Sunday, suggesting its players could represent a golden generation, according to remarks reported by Sport-FM. The teams meet in Augsburg on September 27, with kick

Explosion in Athens’ Plaka Collapses Building, Six Dead Including Four US Citizens

A powerful explosion shook Athens’ historic Plaka district early Friday, causing a residential building to collapse and killing six people. Rescue crews recovered the last two bodies from the rubble on Saturday afternoon after a search lasting more than 24 hours. The explosion struck the building on

Greek-Dutch Co-Production Wins Best International Short Film in Toronto

A Greek-Dutch co-production took home the Short Cuts Award for Best International Short Film at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.

The Day Terrorists Assassinated Greek Politician Pavlos Bakoyannis

It was September 26, 1989 when former publisher and New Democracy MP Pavlos Bakoyannis was assassinated by three members of the November 17 terrorist group outside his office in downtown Athens. It was a dastardly crime which shook Greece’s political world to its very core. The year 1989 had already

4 American Tourists and 2 Locals Dead in Explosion in Athens’ Plaka Neighborhood

A woman was found dead on Saturday in the rubble of the collapsed building in Athens' Plaka neighborhood following an explosion on Friday.

Greece’s Forgotten Serifos Mines Preserved in New Digital History Project

Greece’s Serifos mines are being preserved in a new digital history project that brings together photographs, documents, and first-hand memories from an industry that shaped the Cycladic island for generations. “The Living History of the Serifos Mines,” created by the Friends of Serifos with funding

Greek Households Face New Squeeze as Energy Prices and Inflation Rise

Rising energy inflation threatens to squeeze Greek household budgets and weaken spending during the second half of 2026, Eurobank warns. The bank’s September 25 analysis also identifies risks to exports, despite economic resilience through August. The warning follows a sharp rebound in Greek inflati

Mordechai Frizis, the Jewish-Greek Hero Who Fought in All of Greece’s Wars

The honored Jewish-Greek army officer Mordechai Frizis was the first high-rank officer who fell in the Albanian front during the Greek-Italian War that started on October 28, 1940. From 1916 until his death in battle, Frizis fought in all wars that Greeks participated. The Greek State honored him an

Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship North of Mykonos, 29 Evacuated

A fire broke out aboard the Greek-flagged BLUE CARRIER 2 north of Mykonos on Friday morning. The incident triggered a major rescue operation in the Aegean Sea. The ship had 29 people on board. They included 28 crew members and one passenger. All were reported to be safe. Fire Starts in Ship’s Garage

Mitsotakis and Netanyahu Discuss Defense, Energy on Sidelines of UN General Assembly

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday, with defense, energy and regional security at the center of their talks. The meeting came shortly before Netanyahu addressed world leaders at the 81st Gener

Parthenon Sculptures Talks Hit Deadlock as Greece Pushes for Return

Talks over the Parthenon Marbles have reached a deadlock as Greece renews its push for the sculptures’ permanent return from the British Museum. Reports this week said the five-year negotiating effort had effectively broken down, although neither side has formally closed the door on a future agreeme

Greece Faces Serbia in Historic Nations League A Football Debut

Greece enters European soccer’s highest Nations League match tonight, facing Serbia in Belgrade on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Ivan Jovanović’s team begins its first League A campaign alongside Germany, the Netherlands and Serbia in Group A2. Rajko Mitić Stadium hosts the opener, with kickoff at 9

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