Greece’s Sheep Pox Outbreaks Threatens Feta, Dairy Price Hikes

ATHENS – Another outbreak of sheep pox on Greece, that has already brought culling and could limit or ban moving the animals around the country, is also putting production of the famed feta cheese at risk and could see dairy prices soar. Feta is...

Greece suspends tycoon Plahotniuc’s extradition to Moldova

Greece has suspended the extradition to Moldova of business magnate and former politicianGreece has suspended the extradition to Moldova of business magnate and former politician Vladimir Plahotniuc who is sought by Chisinau over a 2014 mass fraud...

Athens band director arrested for drugs found in search

ATHENS–Athens ISD’s band director was arrested the night of Sept. 3 for possession of methamphetamine, according to an affidavit submitted for probable cause determination by State District Judge Scott McKee, which was obtained by The Monitor. The...

Greece Showcases Marine Protection Efforts in Brussels

Greece’s Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, met today in Brussels with European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Kostas Kadis, on the margins of the extraordinary EU Council of Environment Ministers focused on the...

Greece-Turkey Tensions Rise in Aegean as Ankara Revives Disputes

Turkey has reopened longstanding disputes in the Aegean Sea, reviving demands on maritime boundaries and the demilitarization of Greek islands. The renewed escalation comes as Athens and Ankara attempt to set a date for a meeting between Greek...

Greece delays Israel arms deals due to Gaza - report

The Greek government is interested in closing an extensive arms deal with the Israeli government, but the ongoing war in Gaza is causing delays on the part of Greece, the "eKathimerini" website reports, despite the strategic importance of the...

Greece Struggles to Make Squatters Pay for Public Land Use

Vast stretches of state-owned land in Greece have been held for decades by private individuals without legal titles, creating a regime of silent arbitrariness. Greece is continuing its efforts to encourage squatters to normalize the situation and...

Greece Strengthens UK Maritime Ties, Pushes for Realistic Net-Zero Shipping Goals

Photo source: Maritime Ministry Greece is seeking to deepen its maritime partnership with the United Kingdom while advancing the global shipping industry’s energy transition. During London International Shipping Week that opened on Monday, Greek...

Greece: navigating patent enforcement, litigation strategies and third-party challenges

In summary This article provides key information regarding patent litigation in Greece. Discussion points Available means for defence against infringers Information on proceedings, representation and legal practice Doctrine of equivalents Budget,...

Greece Strengthens Naval Ties with France by Acquiring Fourth Belharra Frigate

On September 17, 2025, following a meeting of the Government Council on Foreign Affairs and Defense chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed to the press that Greece would acquire a fourth...

Greece’s Tourism: High Visitor Satisfaction, Sustainability Gaps

Santorini sunset. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece’s tourism sector showed strong performance in the second quarter of 2025, with an overall visitor satisfaction score of 9.1—exceeding the European average of 8.8, according to a report by INSETE, a...

Sudden Cold Front Brings Strong Winds, Fire Risk across Greece

Greece woke to a markedly different weather picture on Thursday morning as a broad high-pressure field over parts of Europe pulled cooler northerly air across the country. Forecaster Klearchos Marousakis noted brisk winds already affecting...

Hilton’s Conrad Brand Continues Expansion in Greece with New Luxury Hotel on Corfu

An impression of the pool area at Conrad Corfu. Photo source: Hilton Following the upcoming debut of Conrad Athens The Ilisian, global hospitality giant Hilton is expanding its presence in Greece with a new luxury hotel on Corfu. Scheduled for May...

CLIA’s ‘All Aboard Greece’ campaign expands

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) moves into the next chapter of its “All Aboard Greece” campaign, bringing forward the stories of local communities and the industry’s progress on sustainability, while inviting the public to experience...

Libya and Greece hold talks on Mediterranean maritime borders

Libya and Greece have held technical talks in Athens on maritime border demarcation and exclusive economic zones in the Mediterranean. The meeting was chaired by Libyan Foreign Minister Taher al-Baour and his Greek counterpart Giorgos...

Iron Maiden return to Greece May 2026

CULTURE Heavy metal band Iron Maiden will return to Greece on May 23, 2026, for a concert at Athens’ OAKA stadium, as part of their 50th anniversary summer tour that they will take place in Europe next year. The band will give concerts mainly at...

Dr George Kouvelas: Born in Sydney, serving Greece

Dr George Kouvelas was born in Sydney in 1970 to Greek parents, Yiannis and Chrysoula, who had migrated to Australia in the 1950s. “I was raised in Sydney until the age of 11, attending an Australian school,” he recalls. “In 1981, my family...

'I moved to Greece from Scotland and there's one major downside'

A Scotswoman who gave up life in her homeland for a new start in Greece has opened up on the "pros and cons" of living abroad. Jess, 29, took to TikTok from her new home where she began by highlighting the weather as an "obvious" factor in her...

Georgia Lottery player buys $2 million scratch-off ticket in Athens

Georgia News A Publix sold the winning ticket to a Statham resident, who claimed the winnings this week. A Georgia Lottery sign is shown at a gas station on Medlock Bridge Road on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Norcross, Ga. On Wednesday, a scratch-off...

Northeast Georgia hospital cuts labor and delivery services, consolidates care in Athens

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A northeast Georgia hospital is closing its labor and delivery unit, prompting concerns about care for pregnant women. St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital announced that it’s consolidating labor services into its...