Greece is poised for greatness in the 2025 World Cup final against Spain, following a stunning 18–14 semifinal victory over Hungary in Podgorica. Led by Argyropoulos’ five goals and a lethal 69% man-up efficiency, the Hellenic squad avenged a prior loss with poise and firepower, setting up a historic clash for their first-ever World Cup title.
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Greece’s national basketball team faces a formidable challenge in Eurobasket 2025, drawn into Group B alongside Spain, Italy, and host Cyprus. With matches set to take place in Limassol from August 27, the “Galazolefki” will need to bring their A-game to secure a top-four finish and advance to the knockout rounds in Riga. Basketball legends Nikos Zisis and Rudy Fernández conducted the draw, heightening anticipation for this thrilling international showdown.
The UK has issued a travel warning as Spain, Greece, France, and other EU nations prepare to launch the Entry/Exit System (EES) in October 2025, following a revised timeline set by EU Home Affairs Ministers on March 5, 2025. British travelers will face biometric registration—fingerprints and facial scans—potentially causing delays at borders. With a six-month phased rollout and ETIAS to follow in late 2026, UK holidaymakers are urged to plan for new procedures and longer wait times.
Spain and Greece lead the pack with some of the world’s most powerful and accessible passports, offering visa-free travel to 177 and 176 countries, respectively. Bolstered by popular Golden Visa programs, these European nations provide pathways to residency and citizenship—though Spain’s scheme ends in April 2025, shifting attention to Greece’s fast-track alternative.
Türkiye is negotiating to acquire 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets and 400 Meteor air-to-air missiles in a potential €8 billion deal, with the U.K. leading the offer and Germany’s objections fading. Focus has shifted to the missile package, despite France’s limited influence to block the sale.
New data from Eurostat shows a record drop in the number of children born in the European Union for the year 2023, with only 3.67 million births recorded, marking a 5.4% decrease from the previous year. This decline underscores the demographic crisis in the EU, with Greece having one of the lowest fertility rates at 1.26 births per woman.
Greece recorded the highest rates of first-time asylum applications in Europe at 79.5% according to…
Europe takes strides towards a smoke-free generation by 2040 with stricter smoking bans, but some countries like Greece and Bulgaria face challenges in implementing and enforcing these regulations.
Greece has amongst highest rates of female scientists and engineers in Europe at nearly 48.4%…
Greece is considering a 100% property tax on non-EU buyers, following Spain’s move to curb speculation. The policy could impact British retirees and international investors, prompting interest in alternative destinations like Cyprus.
The Aussie Stingers lost 12-8 to Greece in a thrilling Women’s Water Polo World Cup qualifier. Despite a strong start with goals from Sienna Hearn and Abby Andrews, Greece’s second-half dominance sealed the victory. Australia will face the Netherlands in their final match to determine their ranking for the World Cup Super Final in April.
France, Greece, and Portugal are considering following Spain’s lead by implementing a 100% housing tax on British expats. Spain’s initiative, announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, aims to prioritize affordable housing for locals. This development could impact British communities living in these countries, as reports suggest similar measures might be introduced to address rising housing costs and availability issues.
Interest in Greece’s Golden Visa Program has increased significantly among Americans, with a 50.4% rise in searches since the recent US elections. This surge follows Spain’s announcement to end its Golden Visa, prompting many to consider Greece as an alternative European investment destination. Current investors could see substantial benefits as property values are expected to rise.
Hungary, Greece, Montenegro, and Spain have advanced to the World Aquatics World Cup finals in Kotor, Montenegro, this April. Each team secured its spot through impressive quarterfinal victories, setting the stage for exciting semifinal matchups. As the competition heats up, these teams aim for advantageous positions in the finals series, promising intense matches ahead.
Greek singer Marina Satti won the “Onstage Ensemble 2024” award for her dynamic performance of “Zari” at Eurovision 2024, while Cyprus’s Silia Kapsis took home the “Total Slay 2024” award for “Liar.”
The Greek government is expected to announce new measures today aimed at protecting minors on social media. The reforms, targeting users under 15, will include parental control tools, an age-verification system, and upcoming legislation in collaboration with tech companies.
Greece triumphed over Spain 2-1 in Group C of the United Cup in Perth. Despite an early upset with Maria Sakkari’s loss to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, Stefanos Tsitsipas leveled the score against Pablo Carreno Busta. The duo secured victory in the mixed doubles, overcoming a one-set deficit to win the decisive match against Sergio Martos Gomes and Yvonne Cavalle Reimers.
Stefanos Tsitsipas secured a must-win victory over Pablo Carreno Busta in a tense match at the United Cup, leveling the score between Greece and Spain at 1-1. With Maria Sakkari’s earlier loss, Tsitsipas’s performance was crucial in keeping Greece’s hopes alive, setting up a decisive doubles match.
Greece, once renowned for the world’s longest-lived men in the 1960s, now ranks 35th in global life expectancy. While Greek men and women live an average of 79.29 and 84.33 years respectively, nations like Hong Kong, Japan, and Switzerland lead the way. Insights from these countries point to factors like community ties, healthy diets, physical activity, and robust healthcare systems as keys to longevity—lessons Greece could embrace to reclaim its legacy of healthy living.
With the premiere of the United Cup just about a week away, Greece ranks as the 3rd favorite with odds at 9.00, following Poland and the USA at 4.00, according to betting websites.