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European Parliament backs non-binding resolution recognising trans women within EU gender equality priorities.
Greece has been recognised as the Best Tourism Destination for 2025 at the Global Traveler – GT Tested Reader Survey Awards for the fifth consecutive year.
Britain and Greece have sealed a new partnership in Athens to intensify the fight against people-smuggling networks and illegal migration. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced enhanced cooperation on law enforcement, migrant returns, and upstream deterrence, including £1.5 million in new funding for job-creating projects in North Africa to reduce dangerous Mediterranean crossings.
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Ionian Islands, Greece, 67.8 km WSW of Zakynthos.
German authorities arrested five men—three from Morocco, one from Egypt, and one from Syria—on suspicion of planning an Islamist-motivated vehicle attack on a Christmas market near Dingolfing in Bavaria. The plot was foiled following a tip from a foreign intelligence service, according to reports by BILD.
How Evan Karavitis turned Greece’s wild olive trees into one of the world’s most potent medicinal olive oils, backed by science and deep heritage.
Sydney, December 9, 2025 – Australia will make history at midnight local time (16:00 Greece…
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Kalavryta in western Greece on Saturday evening, December 6, 2025, with the epicenter located just 6 km west-southwest of the town at a shallow depth of 5 km. The tremor was widely felt across the Peloponnese and beyond, but no injuries or significant damage have been reported so far.
A deadly tragedy unfolded off the coast of Crete when an inflatable dinghy carrying 20 migrants sank, resulting in 18 deaths and only 2 survivors rescued. The semi-submerged boat was spotted by a Turkish-flagged cargo ship 26 nautical miles southwest of Chrysi island.
On December 6 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Nikolaos, also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker
because of the many miracles he is known for such as ill-treatments, restorations of the poor and the release of the three commanders.
Four countries – Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia – have announced they will boycott Eurovision 2026 after the EBU refused to exclude Israel amid the ongoing Gaza controversy, plunging next year’s contest into its biggest crisis in decades.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals all your music habits, from global hits to Greek favorites. Find out who topped the charts worldwide and in Greece, and share your personalized music story online.
Manchester United have bid €28 million for Olympiakos and Greece star Christos Mouzakitis, but Real Madrid remain favourites to sign the 18-year-old midfielder with Olympiakos holding out for at least €40 million.
Greek taxi drivers will stage a 48-hour nationwide strike on 2–3 December 2025, halting all services nationwide to demand delayed electric-vehicle mandates, higher fares, and action against ride-hailing apps.
Airbus has been forced to ground over 6,000 A320neo jets worldwide after intense solar storms caused a dangerous uncommanded pitch-down on a JetBlue flight, injuring passengers. EASA’s emergency directive requires immediate software fixes before aircraft can fly again, triggering chaos for airlines during the holiday season.
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake rattled the sea between Rhodes and Turkey on November 26, 2025, with its epicenter 37 km southeast of the island at a shallow depth of 13.3 km. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Greece is attracting more than 1,200 millionaires annually, bringing billions in assets and investing in real estate, startups, and tourism. With tax incentives, lifestyle appeal, and successful migration programs, Greece ranks 8th worldwide for wealthy relocations.
Video footage reveals Greek Coast Guard’s aggressive maneuvers against a migrant boat, prompting outrage over border enforcement tactics.
A Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow 2025 on November 21, resulting in the tragic death of the pilot. A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause.
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas was caught driving his Lotus at 210 km/h on Attiki Odos by new smart cameras, receiving a €2,000 fine and a one-year driving license suspension via gov.gr.
Migrant flows from North Africa to Crete continue, with three boats carrying over 100 people detected south of the island. Greek Coast Guard and FRONTEX vessels have rescued and are transferring the migrants to Ierapetra and Kali Limenes.
Greece defeated Scotland 3–2 in a thrilling World Cup qualifier at Karaiskakis, with goals from Bakasetas, Karetsas and Tzolis, while Vlachodimos delivered a standout performance to secure the win.
Turkey has issued a new NAVTEX for live-fire naval exercises northeast of Lemnos, sparking renewed tensions in the Aegean as Ankara declares, “The Aegean is not Greek waters.”
Athens police have banned public gatherings in the city center on Thursday, marking the first anniversary of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s death, citing public safety concerns due to planned demonstrations.
The head of the world’s largest bank has issued one of his most alarming forecasts yet, warning that investors are underestimating the risk of a severe stock market correction and suggesting the global financial system is heading towards a “once-in-a-generation reset.”
Scotland came from behind to claim a thrilling 3-1 victory over Greece at Hampden Park, reigniting their World Cup qualifying hopes. Goals from Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, and Lyndon Dykes overturned Kostas Tsimikas’ opener on a dramatic night in Glasgow.
OpenAI has officially opened its flagship artificial intelligence platform to third-party apps, starting with travel giants Expedia and Booking.com.
Israeli authorities released photos of climate activist Greta Thunberg boarding a deportation flight to Greece, a stark contrast to her past commitment to avoiding air travel. Known for sailing to the 2019 UN Climate Summit, Thunberg has reportedly been taking frequent flights from Israel recently.
In her grandparents’ kitchen, Andrea Fatouros found more than recipes. After years of infertility and loss, the founder of The Traditional Plate discovered that preserving her family’s Cypriot heritage was also a way of healing herself.
