Greece considers paddleboard safety rules amid rise in rescues

Greece’s coast guard and lifeguards are increasingly being called to assist stand-up paddleboard (SUP) users as the sport grows in popularity along the country’s beaches, officials said. Rescue operations have taken place in recent months on the...

Greece: INS Tamal concludes port call at Souda Bay

INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, on her passage to home base in India, called at Souda Bay, Greece, from August 19 to August 22. The ship’s crew engaged with the Hellenic Navy and NATO functionaries during the port call....

Athens apartments ​for rent saw price decreases since last July

Renters in Athens saw apartment ​listing prices decrease 12% from last year's median of $1,710, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,500 in July. Median listing prices in Athens...

Athens-Clarke police recover over $100,000 in stolen merchandise

Cooler Weather in Greece Before September Heatwave

Greece is experiencing a brief cooldown this weekend, with temperatures easing slightly and localized showers and thunderstorms expected in northern regions, before another intense heatwave arrives in early September. According to the Hellenic...

Performances of Shakespeare in the Ruff’s Tiff’ny of Athens continue this weekend at Withrow Park

Shakespeare in the Ruff’s 2024 performances of A Witch in Algiers in Withrow Park is seen in this photo. For 2025, Shakespeare in the Ruff will be presenting the world premiere of Tiff’ny of Athens (an adaptation of Shakespeare’s and Thomas...

Aging, Low Births, and Migration Drive Greece’s Population Down by Half a Million

The population of Greece declined by half a million in thirteen years. Credit White Summer, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 The latest report by the Laboratory of Demographic and Social Analyses of the University of Thessaly paints a grim picture...

China’s Olive Oil Industry Poses Challenge to Greece

China is emerging as a rising player in the global olive oil industry, a development that could challenge Greece’s centuries-old dominance of what is often called the Mediterranean’s “liquid gold.” According to the Greek Consulate’s Economic and...

ATP Challenger Tour 50: Moez Echargui now ranked 165th in the world, champion in Greece

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Another success for Tunisian tennis player Moez Echargui, another performance to add to his recent victory at the Porto Challenger, won on August 3rd in Porto. Winner by forfeit in the final of the Hersonissos...

Greece Among 25 Countries Urging Israel to Withdraw West Bank E1 Settlement Plans

West Bank Colonization. Source: Montecruz Foto / Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0 Israel’s decision to construct settlements in the E1 area on the West Bank “is unacceptable and a violation of international law,” said foreign ministers of 25 countries...

Strong but Vulnerable: Greece’s Military at a Crossroads, US Analyst Says

F-16 fighter jet. Credit: Hellenic Air Force The Greek military possesses impressive capabilities, but there remains room for improvement given the country’s geostrategic location, according to US analyst Michael Shurkin, Ph.D. Shurkin, a...

Skip Spain and Greece - 'underrated' city with 'stunning scenery' is more affordable

Taking a holiday presents a marvellous chance to escape your everyday duties and enjoy yourself. While you might have beloved destinations you return to time and again, discovering fresh locations and experiencing diverse cultures proves endlessly...

These 4 Athens-area public schools make US News & World Report top 50 in Georgia

Greece Weather Saturday: Clear Skies, Cooler Conditions

Saturday’s weather in Greece will be generally clear, with sunshine prevailing in most regions. During the afternoon hours, some clouds will develop over central and northern mainland mountains, where local showers may occur. Visibility will be...

Athens convenience store robbed by thief wielding a staple gun

Escape to Greece in Ibiza with Ammos Greek Restaurant

IBIZA – Feel like you’ve been transported to Europe with Ibiza’s unique Greek dining experience. If you’re looking for a dining spot that makes you feel like you’re in Greece, while visiting the Spanish island of Ibiza – you need to check out...

Eat Athens: Tricia's Office vegan bakery makes allergen-free treats

The pretty little European island you’ve never heard of tourists are ditching Greece for

For years, Greece has been one of Europe's go-to destinations for summer holidays. But today, as crowds are now swarming once-quiet beaches, landmarks and whitewashed towns, a tiny Baltic island most people have never heard of is quietly drawing...

Hollywood Hits Hot-Summer Vacays …’It’s Greece Lightening!’

Manhunt in Greece After Woman Killed in Domestic Violence Case

Authorities in Greece are searching for a 40-year-old man accused of killing his wife in the coastal city of Volos, in a case that has shocked the local community and added to the growing toll of femicides in the country. The suspect allegedly...