Antibiotic resistance kills over a million people annually, but few new treatments are entering clinical trials, threatening a global health crisis by 2050

A new forestry reform in Greece introduces hybrid public–private partnerships to unlock the potential of neglected woodlands, protect them from fires and illegal logging, and return benefits to local communities

From early Russian dissidents to Gandhi and Bobby Sands, hunger strikes have been used as a desperate form of protest. The case of Panos Ruci in Athens shows both their symbolic power and their devastating toll on the human body

Once dismissed as a “necessary evil,” sleep is now recognized as vital for immunity, memory, metabolism, and mental health. New research reveals that sleeping less than seven hours a night can trigger serious long-term risks

Scientists in Singapore have developed a sunscreen from camellia flower pollen that shields skin from UV rays, keeps it cooler, and shows no harm to coral reefs

The mystery of the 30,000 earthquakes in Santorini since early 2025 has been solved 

More than 360 patients received life-saving transplants in 2024, marking the highest numbers on record for Greece and drawing international recognition for the country’s organ donation strategy.

Greece has reported 852 Candida auris infections since 2013, placing it among the top five EU countries most affected by the drug-resistant fungus

Apartment prices increased on average by 9% annually in 2024 (revised data), against a 13.9% rise in 2023, the Bank of Greece said.

From ancient remedy to modern supplement, Cyprus’s early-harvest olive oil may now be carving out a place in global sports nutrition

Authorities warn stricter livestock checks are crucial as over 260,000 animals have been culled and a nationwide movement ban could follow

Athens partners with Google’s Global Fishing Watch hoping to track illegal fishing, environmental violations, and irregular migration in Greek waters

Charlie Kirk, a key figure in U.S. conservatism and Trump ally, gained surprising fame among Greek teens on TikTok before his killing

New research suggests that respiratory infections such as COVID-19 and influenza may “awaken” dormant cancer cells, increasing the risk of metastasis. Vaccination could help lower the threat

A single-dose vaccine approved nationwide aims to protect wild koalas from chlamydia, a disease responsible for high mortality, blindness, and infertility in the species

Scientists found dormant bacteria inside arterial plaques that can “wake up,” rupture the plaque, and trigger heart attacks—opening the way for preventive vaccines against coronary disease

In many cultures, hearing voices is not linked to madness but seen as guidance, spiritual contact, or even wisdom. Research shows cultural perspectives shape how these experiences are understood and whether they are stigmatized or celebrated

Mitsotakis stressed that Greece has a large number of AI specialists working abroad, but “we would like them to return home.”

A new systematic review finds psilocybin significantly reduces symptoms of depression compared with placebo, but questions around cost, accessibility, and long-term safety stand in the way of clinical adoption

Chinese researchers achieved the first-ever pig-to-human lung transplant, keeping a brain-dead patient alive for nine days, in a major step for xenotransplantation research