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

Sanofi is developing a vaccine that targets acne-causing bacteria, with early trials showing promising results. Experts say success could reduce antibiotic use and ease the global burden of acne, though public vaccine hesitancy remains a major challenge

A second Greek team, also from Volos, called the “Educational Club of Volos,” won 4th place in the “SumoRobots 18+” category.

Scientists have identified Spicomellus afer, a Jurassic-era ankylosaur with extravagant armor and meter-long spikes, making it the oldest known member of its dinosaur group and one of the strangest plant-eaters ever discovered

Based on available data, the highest concentrations of PM10 particulate matter (with a diameter of less than 10 micrometers) were recorded in Spain, Portugal and Greece

Researchers demand a review framework that meets global standards and guarantees fairness and objectivity.