Why do Greeks eat fried cod and garlic potato purée on March 25? Discover the history and tradition behind this beloved Greek Independence Day dish.

Piraeus honors Greek Independence Day through a powerful maritime tribute- which is now an annual tradition.

As Nolan’s The Odyssey moves toward its 2026 release, it remains to be seen whether these casting decisions will resonate with audiences or further fuel the controversy

To truly understand how these sculptures were perceived in antiquity, it is essential to consider the multisensory environments in which they existed.

The region of Messenia in the southwest Peloponnese has turned into a huge Hollywood set, as many stars have arrived for the shooting of the highly-anticipated film directed by Christopher Nolan "Odyssey"

The Greek national football team might have suffered a 1-0 loss at home on Thursday night to Scotland for the UEFA Nations League competition, but there was a silver lining to the tough defeat. A Greek youngster took to the pitch in the second half and left everyone at the stadium, including the traveling Scottish […]

Tune in to our latest episode of Explaining Greece to hear Dr. Alexandra Mourgou’s fascinating insights into the musical geographies of the Greek diaspora and the enduring power of music in times of change.

The four systemic Greek banking groups achieved combined net profits of approximately 4.3 billion euros last year, primarily driven by their organic results.

According to a survey by Eurostat, the Greek job vacancy rate is half that of the Eurozone average. As the data indicates, Greece is fourth from the bottom in job vacancy rates, tied with Luxembourg. However, a fundamental difference between the two countries is that Luxembourg boasts the lowest unemployment rate in the EU, while […]

The fast-track visa, good for seven days, will again be issued at the port of entry on 12 eastern Aegean islands

If Greece aims for a 5% share in both markets, combined with overall international tourism growth, the country could see an additional 19 million tourists by 2040.

Nearly half (48.2%) prefer the government to complete its four-year term, while 44.9% favor early elections.

As the summit unfolds, Greece is expected to advocate for stronger EU defense mechanisms, a fair and effective migration policy, and enhanced economic competitiveness in the face of global challenges.

Sample dozens of brews made in Greece during the 2nd Greek Beer Festival Only Craft on March 28, 29 and 30.

Heraklion International Airport in Crete experienced an impressive 30% rise in passenger numbers in February 2025, serving 125,133 travelers compared to 96,267 the previous year.

The findings from the Antikythera Shipwreck—one of the most renowned and wealthiest wrecks of antiquity—will be reunited and reintroduced to the public as a cohesive collection

IPTO Managing Director Manousos Manousakis: 'We knew very well that Turkey wouldn't congratulate us for wanting to connect Cyprus with the European network, but specifically with Greece'

Moody’s Credit Ratings has upgraded Greek banks, shifting their outlook from positive to stable. Specifically, Moody’s upgraded the long-term deposit ratings and senior ratings of the National Bank of Greece (NBG) to Baa1 from Baa2, as well as its standalone Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) to baa3 from ba1. The bank’s long-term Counterparty Risk Rating (CRR) […]

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced upcoming tax cuts without disrupting fiscal stability following his meeting with the new Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Monday. Mitsotakis claimed that his government’s systematic efforts were yielding results, pledging that the additional revenues of €2 billion in 2024, would be returned to society, partly in […]

A leading voice in mental health reform, Tom Koutsoumpas story is not just about political influence—it is about the son of immigrants who built a career that has shaped the way millions of Americans receive healthcare