Nearly 21,000 students have disappeared from Greece’s school system over the past three academic years, while 100 kindergartens and primary schools have been abolished, underscoring the growing impact of the country’s demographic crisis on education. Source link
Team Greece faces a packed schedule across 10 sports on Thursday, August 27, at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, according to the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC). The programme includes several important knockout matches, qualifying rounds and finals, with Greek athletes also competing in the boxing final. All times are local Italian time. Shooting 10:15 Georgios …
A suspected drug trafficker has been arrested in the northern city of Thessaloniki in possession of just over three kilograms of heroin, police said Wednesday. Source link
Elafonissi and Balos earn top global rankings as Crete’s mayors warn that tourism must not overwhelm fragile ecosystems Elafonissi in Chania has received another major international tourism accolade, ranking second in the world and first in Europe in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best Beaches, according to a joint statement from …
Only a few oil tankers braved Iran’s attacks to go through the Strait of Hormuz for much of the war, leading to a drastic reduction in how much crude reached world markets. Source link
Christian faith leaders are encouraging audiences to return to Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ as the acclaimed film prepares for a special theatrical rerelease across the United States from September 10 to 17. The film has been newly remastered in 4K by Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment. The limited theatrical event will also feature …
Turkey has signed a one-year, $2.4 million deal with a lobbying company that has strong ties with US President Donald Trump, in the hope of unblocking deliveries of US-made F-35 stealth warplanes. Source link
Authorities found and seized 96 unmarked fish traps in a marine area of the Thermaic Gulf where fishing remains prohibited throughout the year, according to the Greek Coast Guard. Coast Guard officers discovered the traps during patrols from a patrol vessel. They recovered all 96 cylindrical traps from the sea and seized them as part …
The Athens Stock Exchange ended Wednesday at its highest mark since late 2009, profiting from an improved mood in European markets due to lower oil prices and bond yields. Source link
Strong winds and the airport’s short runway prompted a charter flight captain to order passengers leave their luggage behind to reduce the aircraft’s weight before takeoff. The unusual incident occurred at Skiathos Airport shortly before a charter flight to Naples was due to take off, when the captain told passengers that their luggage could not be …