Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou equalled the national record of 8.66 metres held by Louis Tsatoumas since 2007, recorded the world’s best performance of 2026, and won gold at the Panhellenic Championships in Volos. 𝝡𝝚𝝘𝝖𝝨 𝝩𝝚𝝢𝝩𝝤𝝘𝝠𝝤𝝪 Ο σπουδαίος Έλληνας άλτης πέταξε στα 8 μέτρα και 66 εκατοστά κι έπιασε το θρυλικό πανελλήνιο ρεκόρ του Λούη …
Every civilization that has produced writing has done something remarkable. Egyptian hieroglyphs encoded meaning with breathtaking beauty. Mesopotamian cuneiform pressed administrative precision into clay. The Phoenicians created an elegant system of consonantal signs that served their mercantile world across the Mediterranean. These are not lesser achievements. They are different achievements, built for different purposes. This …
A fire on low growth near the Thessaloniki suburb of Pylaia has led authorities to call for a partial evacuation of the area. Source link
The beautiful island of the Northern Sporades offers simple, carefree holidays reminiscent of summers past. Source link
SYDNEY, July 26 — Greece water polo champions claimed their first major international title with a 15-14 victory over Hungary in the World Aquatics Men’s Water Polo World Cup final. Greece 2026 water polo champions Prime Minister congratulates team after historic win Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called straight after the final whistle. Coach Theodoros …
One in two properties sold is up to 75 sq.m., reflecting the increase in market prices. Source link
The wider area of Mount Olympus in northern Greece has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee. Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest mountain and the mythical home of the Twelve Olympian gods, has received formal recognition for its outstanding universal value. The decision was announced at …
One of the world’s most celebrated violinists, Maxim Vengerov, will perform with his daughters, pianist Elisabeth Vengerova and cellist Pauline Vengerova, as the Vengerov Trio at Anargyreia 2026 on Spetses island. Source link
Greece’s U16 women’s water polo team made a commanding start to the World Aquatics U16 Women’s Water Polo Championships, defeating Mexico 25-3 in its opening Group Stage match in Zagreb. The young Greek side, coached by Argyris Theodoropoulos, took control from the opening whistle and never allowed Mexico back into the contest, showcasing its strength …
Several stations on Athens Metro Line 3 will close earlier than normal on weekday nights as part of ongoing rail replacement works. Source link