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

Despite repeated government assurances, the ETCS automatic train protection system remains non-operational across Greece's rail network, while certification delays and staffing shortages continue to hamper modernization

Greece’s prime minister delivered a message of security and deterrence from the eastern Aegean island, saying authorities will prevent smuggling networks from exploiting vulnerable migrants.

Greeks continue to embrace printed books, with public library borrowing rising 3.6% in 2025 to nearly 877,000 loans nationwide.

Beaches on Paros and Chios were stripped of the internationally recognized Blue Flag award after inspections found organizational shortcomings, although water quality remains rated as excellent

The epic doubles as a record of Bronze Age know-how, from metallurgy to medicinal plants to early astronomy

The New Democracy MP behind a sexist "have a kid" jab at Zoe Konstantopoulou refused to apologize, calling it a wish, not an attack