The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Credit: Armineaghayan / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsFrom medicine and music to shipping, cinema, and science, modern Greeks have left a remarkable mark on the world far beyond the borders of Greece.Here are ten modern Greeks whose influence cha
The Battle of Crete will remain forever in military history as the scene of the largest German airborne operation of World War IICretan fighters at the Battle of Crete. Credit: Public DomainThe Battle of Crete will forever remain in military history as the scene of the largest German airborne operat
A Bergamini-class FREMM frigate. Greece greenlighted Bergamini frigates and a MEKO upgrade in a major Navy overhaul. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Fabius 1975 / Public DomainGreece is accelerating the modernization of its navy after the Government Council for National Security (KYSEA in Greek) approve
Gallium production is scheduled to begin in Greece in 2027, with the aim of covering EU demand and replacing Europe’s gallium imports by 2028. Credit: AMNAGreece has approved a €340 million ($395 million) strategic investment that could turn the country into a key supplier of gallium for Europe, wit
The House Committee approved enhanced military training, cooperation, and interoperability between the United States and Greek Armed Forces. Credit: Greek ReporterThe House Foreign Affairs Committee has approved the bipartisan US-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act. The legislation provides a
Filming on Mykonos is a significant win for Greece’s efforts to establish itself as a premier global filming destination. Credit: NetflixFilming for the highly anticipated upcoming season of the hit Netflix series Emily in Paris has officially commenced on Mykonos. Local media outlet Mykonos Live TV
Greek players celebrate a well-deserved victory. Credit: AMNAThe national handball team of Greece delivered a dream performance in Rotterdam, defeating the Netherlands 38–33 to celebrate a historic qualification for the 2027 World Championship.Following up their hard-fought 29–27 victory in the firs
Mitsotakis affirmed that the government will serve its full term. Credit: AMNAGreek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis officially quelled rumors of snap elections in the fall during his closing address at the 16th New Democracy (ND) party congress on Sunday. Affirming that the government will serve
Greece has asked that the EU intervene in tackling unlawful fishing and violations of maritime law by Turkey. Credit: wikimedia commons / Asc1733 CC BY 4.0The Greek Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy demanded on Friday that the EU step in the dispute with Turkey over unlawful fishing an
Bulgaria’s Dara won Eurovision 2026 after a spectacular Grand Final in Vienna watched by millions across Europe and beyond. Credit: Still frame / EBUBulgaria claimed victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after singer Dara delivered a standout performance during Saturday night’s Grand Final in
Israel and Lebanon concluded a third round of talks on May 15. Credit: X / Tommy Pigott @StateDeptsPoxThe ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that was set to expire on Sunday has been extended by 45 days to allow the continuation of US-brokered talks between the two countries.Lebanon was dragged in
Speech by the President of the Republic of Cyprus in the Greek Parliament. Credit: Hellenic ParliamentCyprus President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the Greek Parliament on Thursday, marking the first visit by a Cypriot head of state to the chamber in 16 years. He used the occasion to call for ren
Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects an honour guard with US President Donald Trump during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 14 May 2026. Credit: EPA, Maxim Shemetov via AMNAChina’s President Xi Jinping welcomed US President Donald Trump to Beijing on Wednesday w
Greece is concerned that the Russia-Ukraine was may spill over in the Mediterranean. Public Video ScreenshotGreece intensified its diplomatic pressure on Ukraine this Wednesday following the discovery of a suspected Ukrainian kamikaze drone off the coast of Lefkada last week. Foreign Minister George
Alexandros Kochliaridis, the “guardian of Amphipolis” is the first man to see the Amphipolis tomb in Greece. Credit: GreekReporterThe Kasta Tomb (Greek: Τύμβος Καστά), also referred to as the Amphipolis Tomb (Greek: Τάφος της Αμφίπολης), is the largest ancient burial mound (tumulus) ever unearthed i
Greece remains the global “epicenter of complexity.” Photo credit: George E. Koronaios CC BY-SA 4.0For the third year running, Greece has topped the list of the most complex business environment globally, according to the 13th edition of the Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) released Tuesday.A
Former European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker revealed that a European minister proposed that Greece sell the Acropolis during the negotiations of the Greek Crisis era. Credit: GreekReporter ArchiveCredit: Greek ReporterFormer European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker reflected on
Since early 2026, Turkish authorities have intensified their claim that all maritime activity east of the 25th meridian (which effectively bisects the Aegean Sea) must be authorized by Ankara. File photo. Public DomainA Turkish warship reportedly harassed the Panama-flagged cable-laying vessel Ocean
Greece is considering a diplomatic protest to Ukraine after an explosive naval drone was found off Lefkada. Public Video ScreenshotGreece is expected to issue a formal diplomatic protest to Ukraine if authorities confirm that a Ukrainian-built unmanned naval drone carrying dozens of pounds of explos
Athens, Greece. Credit: Greek ReporterGreece’s brain drain reached a new high in 2025, as the number of university-educated Greek citizens living in other EU and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries rose significantly. The increase shows that the phenomenon remains a major challenge for