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Greece forecasts stronger 2026 growth alongside continued debt reduction

Athens is humming with optimism as economists increasingly showcase a rosy picture of the economic future of the country. Having survived decades of tight austerity and foreign bailouts, Greece is currently in its best shape ever, forecasting...

Vote for Week 11 Athens-area high school football player of the week

Readers, it's your turn. Below are the nominees for player of the week from Week 11 action, each with outstanding performances for their teams last Friday night. Week 11 recap: What happened for Athens-area high school football teams Friday...

The U.S. is joining Europe’s debt club—Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ could fuel $38 trillion tab bigger than Italy or Greece by GDP share

For decades, American politicians and investors have snickered at the nations that gave birth to Western democracy — Italy and Greece — as examples of fiscal excess. Italy, with its revolving-door governments, and Greece, with its bailouts and...

Parades marking World War II campaign to close streets in Athens, Thessaloniki

Central Athens, Piraeus and Thessaloniki will close to traffic on Tuesday morning ahead of the student and military parades that will be held to celebrate Ochi Day. The national holiday commemorates 28 October 1940, when Greek leader Ioannis...

US Debt Set to Soar Above Greece, the IMF Projects

While the US debt ratio is projected to rise steadily, Greece’s is expected to continue its firm downward trend. Credit: World Bank Photo Collection / Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 The IMF’s projection that US general government gross debt will hit...

Greece Named ‘Short-Haul Destination of the Year’ in London

Greece has been crowned “Short-Haul Destination of the Year” at the prestigious Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards, held in London on Oct. 20, 2025. The accolade recognizes Greece’s growing appeal as a nearby escape for British travelers...

Athens in Orange: How Greece Made Halloween Its Own

The colors of fall, pumpkins on supermarket shelves, photos bathed in warm orange light, and steaming mugs on balconies — all signs that the “spooky season” has arrived. Each October, Athens transforms quietly — not into a horror movie set, but...

Athens Jewish community reacts to man in Nazi uniform being arrested for assault

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A 33-year-old Athens man is out on bond after allegedly assaulting a woman while dressed as a Nazi on Thursday night. Kenneth Morgan was arrested by the Athens-Clarke Police Department for aggravated assault and...

Athens man wearing Nazi uniform charged with assaulting female UGA student outside a bar

A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a University of Georgia student outside an Athens bar. The suspect, who was wearing a Nazi uniform, reportedly struck the student with a beer mug. A video of the incident, which occurred on October 23,...

Athens woman found deceased in wooded area north of city

An elderly Athens woman missing since late Friday was found deceased about 1:30 p.m. Monday culminated a long search that involved tracking dogs, numerous searchers on foot and aerial flights that including drones. Athens-Clarke police Lt. Katie...

IMF warns US debt levels will surpass Greece, Italy first time in century

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that US debt levels could soon surpass those of Italy and Greece, Financial Times reported. The alarming prediction comes as Donald Trump’s administration announced massive tax cuts and increased...

Greece Named ‘Short-Haul Destination of the Year’ at UK’s Food and Travel Awards

Hannah Marshall, Marketing Manager of CV Villas, with Eleni Skarveli, Head of the GNTO Office for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Photo source: GNTO Greece has been named “Short-Haul Destination of the Year” by the readers of Food and Travel...

McDermott Aviation’s firefighting fleet returns from Greece to bolster Australia’s bushfire readiness

As Australia prepares for a potentially severe bushfire season, McDermott Aviation’s world-class firefighting fleet has returned home from an international deployment in Greece, ready to protect communities across the country. Founded in 1982 and...

Business Travel After Hours: Recommendations for Executives Visiting Athens

Whenever your business meeting in Athens is over, there’s no point in wasting time in your hotel room. The after-hours experience in Athens can turn a routine trip into something memorable. Although your time may be limited, you can still...

Canadian visits Newcastle and is blown away by area that 'looks like Greece'

The man believed he'd stumbled onto a gorgeous Greek beach(Image: palliki via Getty Images) Discovering new parts of the UK can reveal some truly stunning sights, from hidden forests to quaint villages boasting top-notch independent coffee shops....

Greece's Finance Minister Says Joining Eurozone Requires Discipline, Reform, Credibility

In an interview for BTA, Greece's Minister of Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis said that joining the eurozone is not just an economic decision but also a political and strategic commitment that requires fiscal convergence, a deeply rooted...

Athens Olympics official and former IOC vice president Lambis Nikolaou dies at 89

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Lambis Nikolaou, a former International Olympic Committee vice president who helped to organize the 2004 Athens… LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Lambis Nikolaou, a former International Olympic Committee vice president who...

Port guide: Santorini, Greece

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WisDOT Announces Improvement Project to State HWY 97 in Athens

ATHENS, Wis. (WAOW) - Road work is coming to Athens closing down part of State HWY 97 for several months. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced Monday the road work was approved by Governor Tony Evers. The $773,000 contract will...