Potential in relations with Israel and Turkey

Both Turkey and Israel are revisionist powers. Even if the current tension between them eases, sooner or later they will again face off in the race for regional dominance.  Source link

Greek Foundation Launches AI and XR Innovation Competition

Greek Foundation Launches AI and XR Innovation Competition

The Foundation for Hellenic Culture (IME) has invited startups and innovative business teams working in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) technologies to take part in its Innovation Competition at the 2026 Thessaloniki International Fair. The competition will take place on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 2pm to 3pm, as part of IME’s participation …

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Nisyros Celebrates Historic UNESCO Recognition for Its Geopark

Nisyros Celebrates Historic UNESCO Recognition for Its Geopark

Nisyros celebrated one of the most significant international distinctions in its history with the official ceremony marking the inclusion of the Nisyros Geopark in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. The ceremony took place on August 23 at 7:30pm in Town Hall Square as part of the Nisyros Geopark Festival 2026, bringing to a close an …

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New Democracy leans on Athens support

A regional breakdown of Greece’s 2023 election results published by Kathimerini shows New Democracy and the opposition PASOK party drawing support from different geographic bases, with Attica driving the ruling party’s national showing and the periphery lifting PASOK. Source link

Greek Athletes Continue Medal Success at Taranto 2026

Greek Athletes Continue Medal Success at Taranto 2026

Team Greece added two more medals and recorded significant successes across several sports on Friday, August 28, as Greece continued its impressive campaign at the 20th Mediterranean Games, “Taranto 2026.” Greece added another bronze medal to its haul, with Angelos Stylianos Sarantakis reaching the podium in the men’s Air Rifle competition after scoring 227.4 points …

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Many Greeks opting not to get their pensions

A surprising number of people, including freelancers, businesspeople and farmers, who owe back contributions to the social security system, have opted not to get into agreements to pay off their debts and become eligible to receive their pensions. Source link

Santorini Went From 75 Beds, 2 Beaches to a Global Destination

Santorini Went From 75 Beds, 2 Beaches to a Global Destination

Fifty-five years separate today’s Santorini, one of the world’s most recognisable and distinctive tourist destinations, from a small black-and-white publication that appeared in 1971 under the simple title Santorini Guide. Its pages capture a very different era — a Santorini that had only just begun to attract travellers, long before the caldera, Fira, Oia and …

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Duplantis’ dominance under threat as Karalis reaches new heights

Olympic and world champion Mondo Duplantis has broken the pole vault world record 15 times and utterly dominated the event, but Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis has now emerged as a real challenger having found the courage to go toe-to-toe with the Swede. Source link