State Department Confirms Marco Rubio Visit to Greece for Strategic Talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Greece next week for high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation between Athens and Washington on defense, energy and regional security, the State Department confirmed on Thursday. The visit to Athens will form part of a European trip from O

Greece Extends Patriot Mission in Saudi Arabia, Approves Eight New Defense Programs

In critical decisions regarding both the country’s footprint in the wider Middle East and the modernization of the Armed Forces, the Government Council for National Security (KYSEA) proceeded with a session chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. At the core of the agenda were the extension o

Severe Storms Batter Crete, Leaving One Dead as Floods Hit Island

Severe storms battered the Greek island of Crete on Thursday, leaving one person dead and causing widespread flooding, damage to roads and infrastructure, and emergency warnings across some of the hardest-hit areas. An 80-year-old livestock farmer who had been missing since Wednesday evening was fou

Nikos Rizos: The Greek Actor Who Made His Height Part of His Legend

Nikos Rizos was born on September 30, 1924, in Arta, Greece. More than a century later, his name remains closely associated with some of the country’s most beloved comedies from Greek cinema’s golden era. Rizos did not begin his career expecting to become an actor. He came to Athens in 1946 intendin

Greece’s Controversial Monemvasia Cable Car Project Faces New Setbacks

A controversial cable car project at the historic castle town of Monemvasia in southern Greece has faced delays caused by archaeological discoveries and technical challenges at the construction site. The Culture Ministry says the project is intended to make the Upper Town more accessible, particular

Gold-Covered Mycenaean Burials Reveal How Ancient Greeks Curated the Dead

Gold-covered Mycenaean burials in southern Greece are offering a striking look at how ancient mourners carefully arranged the dead with jewelry, weapons, and precious objects. The research suggests that burial practices within the early Mycenaean mortuary sphere involved deliberate choices about col

The Silver Bull of Delphi, a Glimmer of Ancient Greek Grandeur

The life-size silver bull of Delphi, discovered in 1939, continues to mesmerize with the artistry of the ancient Greeks. The stunning piece was discovered in the Sacred Way, which was leading pilgrims to the most potent sanctuary of the ancient world. At some point, perhaps after a devastating fire

Engineering Feats of Ancient Greece: The Draining of Lake Kopaida

The draining of Lake Kopaida (Lake Copais) in Boeotia, north of Athens, was among the most ambitious land reclamation projects of ancient Greece and antiquity. Ancient Greeks responded to the constant threat of flooding, the destruction of settlements, and the challenges of water management by drain

The Number of Large Companies in Greece Jumped 26% Since 2021

The number of large companies in Greece jumped 26% between 2021 and 2024, rising from 570 to 719, according to figures from Eurostat. The data, updated on Wednesday, count businesses with 250 or more employees in industry, construction and market services. The growth was steady. The total reached 65

The Story of the Virgin Mary’s Holy Protection, Celebrated on October 1

Every October 1, Orthodox Christians commemorate the Holy Protection of the Virgin Mary, a feast centered on one of the most familiar images of Mary: her veil spread over the faithful. The Greek word Skepi means protection, shelter, or covering. The feast therefore expresses the belief that the Virg

Greek Island of Syros Hosts 280 Films From 50 Countries at Major Animation Festival

Greece’s Animasyros Festival brought 280 animated films from 50 countries to the Cycladic island of Syros, ending on Sunday, with organizers describing the 19th edition as the event’s largest program to date. The week combined seven competition sections with international showcases, industry meeting

John Koudounis on Greek Pride, Greece’s Comeback and What Comes Next for Markets

For John Koudounis, receiving the Order of the Phoenix brought together a long professional journey, a friendship stretching back to his college years and a Greek identity he credits with shaping far more than his career. Speaking to Greek Reporter at the Calamos offices in Chicago on September 25,

Greece’s Ancient Nicopolis Archaeological Site Reopens After Major Restoration

One of Greece’s most significant archaeological sites, the monumental Nicopolis in Epirus, has been officially handed back to the local community and the general public. With the completion of a broad spectrum of interventions by the Ministry of Culture, the city founded by Augustus to commemorate h

Five Greek Officials Face Trial as Court Rules Tempi Train Disaster Site Alterations Led to Loss of Evidence

A Greek judicial council has found sufficient evidence to send former deputy minister Christos Triantopoulos and four other officials to trial over interventions at the site of the 2023 Tempi railway disaster that judges say resulted in the loss of important evidence. The case concerns work carried

Mad Max Director George Miller Honored With Cultural Center on His Ancestral Greek Island

The Greek island of Kythera has honored Greek-Australian filmmaker George Miller, known for creating and directing the Mad Max films, by naming a new film and cultural center after him. The Dr. George Miller Cultural Center officially opened on September 26 in the village of Mitata, transforming a f

Israeli Group Seeking to Turn Former Greek School Into “International” School Sparks Debate in Crete

A proposal by a group of mainly Israeli residents to establish a private “international” school in a former Greek primary school building in southern Crete has sparked debate in the local community. According to local media, the proposal concerns the former primary school in Vasiliki, in the municip

Giant 500-Ton Marble Sculpture Begins Journey From Greek Island to Switzerland

A 500-ton marble sculpture created from a single block of Naxos marble has begun its journey from the Greek island to Switzerland. The monumental “Lyra of Naxos,” created by sculptor Tobias Ballaty, began moving from a quarry in Kinidaros on September 29. Its final destination is Basel, Switzerland.

Greek Orthodox Icon Missing From Tarpon Springs for 103 Years Found on Greek Island

A religious icon tied to one of America’s best-known Greek communities has resurfaced on the Greek island of Aegina more than a century after disappearing from Tarpon Springs, Florida. The icon of St. Nicholas had been absent from the Greek Orthodox community of Tarpon Springs since 1923. Its wherea

Greek Kindergarten Teacher Faces Inquiry After Shouting at Children

A kindergarten principal near Athens is facing an administrative inquiry after videos showed her shouting at young children, while police investigate her complaint that parents assaulted her on school grounds. The confrontation took place Monday, Sept. 28, at the 1st Kindergarten of Ano Liosia, nort

Greece and Bulgaria Seal Historic Exchange of Treasures and Tsar Samuil’s Remains

Greece and Bulgaria signed a cultural agreement on September 29, 2026, providing for the return of 48 Greek religious treasures taken to Sofia during World War I and the transfer to Bulgaria of remains attributed to Tsar Samuil. Ceremonies are scheduled for October 3 in Thessaloniki and Sofia. Greek

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