Long before artisanal gelato and premium ingredients became the norm, Greece's kiosk freezers held the true taste of summer. These are the ice creams that defined a generation—and many of them are still around today

A survey by the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce shows that most businesses saw lower or unchanged turnover during the early summer sales period, citing reduced consumer purchasing power as the main challenge.

Volunteers and medical teams are supporting firefighters and residents across Greece's major wildfire fronts, while the organization calls for donations of essential supplies and urges evacuees not to leave animals behind.

Authorities have released the identity and photograph of a 43-year-old man wanted in connection with the January 2024 killing of Vangelis Zampounis in Athens, urging the public to come forward with information.

From the Cyclades and Crete to northern Greece, independent breweries are transforming the country's beer scene with distinctive brews inspired by local ingredients, regional traditions and decades of renewed brewing ambition

Greece's tax authority says customs inspections during the first half of 2026 uncovered millions of euros in undeclared cash, drugs, counterfeit goods, weapons, smuggled tobacco and alcohol, as well as illegally transported exotic birds and other prohibited items.

Greek islands remain a top draw for foreign travelers in 2026, with Cycladic favorites leading demand while Turkish bookings surge 53.9%.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas discussed EU presidency preparations, infrastructure and daily challenges facing the capital.

The government says the legislation will strengthen public water management and address shortages, while opposition parties warn it could open the door to privatization.

Speaking in Rhodes, Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis outlined a long-term strategy focused on infrastructure, investment and stronger regional development, saying Greece's islands are "not the edge of the country, but its heart."

The surge of Turkish tourists coincides with the introduction of visa-on-arrival access for Turkish citizens to 12 Aegean islands.

A marine conservation group says four Turkish trawlers were found fishing illegally between the Greek islands of Samos, Fournoi and Patmos during the seasonal trawling ban, raising concerns over marine ecosystems and a lack of enforcement.

Greece's prime minister paid tribute to three firefighters killed battling wildfires, highlighted efforts to strengthen the country's response to the climate crisis, and urged continued vigilance as dangerous fire conditions persist.

The July Buck Moon lit up Greece on July 29, reaching peak brightness in the early hours of July 30 in a spectacular lunar display.

The authority, known as AADE in Geece, doled out over a million euros in fines and temporarily closed businesses

Budget data for the first half of 2026 show inflation has become one of Athens's most reliable revenue streams, leaving Greek households to foot a bill the state has no plan to lower before the Thessaloniki fair in September

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is reportedly trying to balance party discipline with a growing political clash involving opposition leader Zoe Konstantopoulou, as internal criticism emerges within the ruling New Democracy party

Greece has placed its Civil Protection Mechanism on heightened alert after authorities forecast a very high wildfire risk across seven regions, urging residents to avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires.

Rethymno mourns two firefighters killed battling a wildfire, as Greece pays tribute to those who lost their lives fighting the flames.

The suspects are expected to appear before prosecutors as the investigation into the causes of the fire continues