The foreign ministry called for the immediate release of Greek citizens, after Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posts video showing bound activists following interception of Gaza-bound convoy near Cyprus

Eurostat data put Greece's annual inflation rate at 4.6% in April 2026, well above the EU average, as fuel, energy, and transport costs post sharp year-on-year increases.

A rodent-borne virus has put global health authorities on alert. Here's why experts say it's serious, not the next pandemic and how vaccines and treatments are being developed

Arrivals and overnight stays fell slightly year-on-year, though the broader 2026 season looks resilient as Southern Europe surges in European traveler preferences.

Born during the uncertainty of the Covid era, Morning Sweetie became one of Kypseli’s most beloved cafés thanks to its specialty coffee, handmade comfort food and the vision of two young entrepreneurs helping redefine one of Athens’ most vibrant neighborhoods

The fatal collision on the Attiki Odos tollway of Athens and a vehicle rollover on Crete’s northern highway renew concerns over rise in major traffic accidents

A draft renewable energy planning framework would ban new wind farms in the Athens and Thessaloniki metropolitan areas and on mountains above 1,200 meters, while imposing stricter rules on solar developments in protected and environmentally sensitive zones.

On the economic front, the Ambassador opened with a striking anecdote: Austria and Greece exchange roughly 100 million euros' worth of cheese annually.

Police in Crete solved four telephone fraud cases in just two days, arresting a 23-year-old alleged courier moments before his ferry departed and recovering stolen jewelry worth €37,000

A new study presented at a major geoscience conference offers the first short-term probability estimates for future volcanic activity on Santorini, suggesting a 13% chance of an eruption within five years and around 25% within the next decade

Firefighters in the coastal town of Nafpaktos removed the large reptile after the car's passengers opened the hood and were stunned

Greece's Defense Ministry has completed its investigation into the armed drone found on Lefkada, with findings pointing to a launch area off southern Italy near Sicily

The agreement clears the way for an initial €3.2 billion disbursement once approved by Ukraine’s parliament, as part of a broader €90 billion support package through 2027

Representing King Charles III, the Princess Royal will travel to Athens and Crete for ceremonies marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, including memorial services honoring British and Commonwealth forces who fought alongside Greeks during World War II

Internationally acclaimed dancers from Europe’s leading ballet companies will perform iconic excerpts from Giselle, Don Quixote, Spartacus and more during a single gala performance at Athens’ Pallas Theater on May 23

More services, expanded metro operations and stricter ticket inspections helped boost passenger numbers across Athens’ transport network, according to new data from the city’s transit authority

The anti-aircraft missile systems had been stations on the island of Karpathos and northern Greece to protect against long-range threats

During his monthly meeting with President Konstantinos Tasoulas, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed the need to accelerate government work, highlighting recovery fund projects, cost-of-living measures and support for families