Hundreds of Greeks are seeking better living and working conditions in Iceland, with the country now home to a small but growing Greek community spread across its towns and cities. Around 1,100 Greeks work in Iceland during the summer tourist season, mainly in bars, restaurants and other tourism-related businesses. The number falls to around 400-500 …
As floodwaters begin to recede, the scale of destruction from severe weather that has battered southern Greece, particularly Crete, since Wednesday is becoming clearer, with widespread damage to infrastructure, crops and livestock and inspections and damage assessments getting underway across the island. Source link
Greek Orthodox Christianity at the centre of a tradition spanning nearly two millennia Grok AI has identified Eastern Orthodoxy as the Christian tradition it would hypothetically choose, citing its emphasis on historical continuity, apostolic tradition, liturgical worship and the practices of the early Church. The response is particularly relevant to Greece, where the Greek Orthodox …
Despoina Simantrakou made history on September 27, when she became the first Greek woman to win the women’s race in the annual Spartathlon race. Source link
The reported detection of propofol in toxicology tests involving Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis has raised further questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. The powerful intravenous anaesthetic is used in medical settings under close supervision because of its potential to suppress breathing and lower blood pressure. According to a report published by Greek outlet Tilestwra …
In July 2023, the European Commission signed a memorandum of understanding with Tunisia allocating €105 million for migration management, including funding to train and equip the national coast guard. Source link
Passenger traffic at Greece’s 24 airports managed by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) reached an all-time record in the first eight months of 2026, rising 5.3% compared with the same period last year. According to HCAA statistics, the 24 airports handled a total of 9,397,348 passengers between January and August 2026, including domestic and …
With two games left to play, Greece needs one win to qualify to the knockout stages of the competition. Source link
The first draft of the 2027 budget will be submitted to Parliament on Monday. Source link
During the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, the rifts between key Middle East actors were once again highlighted and confirmed. The flamboyant US president, employing his trademark style of negotiating in the public eye, sent an optimistic message about an imminent end to the crisis with Iran, while simultaneously threatening the country with …