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At the end of the first week of April, both the last winter cucumbers and the first spring cucumbers from the island of Crete are available on the market. "However, I believe that after Orthodox Easter, the winter season will come to an end, while spring cucumbers will enter full production from April 20 onwards, with all cultivation zones in southern Crete operating at full capacity," says Mr. Dimitris Koufozisis, owner of the Cretan company Cretan Root. © Cretan Root Regarding what this practically means for the characteristics of the product reaching the markets, Mr. Koufozisis notes: "We will see a noticeable improvement in average quality, as the older winter crops have now started to 'tire' and, in some cases, produce more than 50% second-class products. That is, mi...

ATHENS: Greece will ban access to social media for children under 15 from Jan 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Wednesday (Apr 8), the latest country to do so as concern grows over the platforms' impact."We have decided to go ahead with a difficult but necessary measure: ban access to social media for children under 15 years old," he said in a video posted on TikTok."Greece is among the first countries in the world to adopt such a measure," the prime minister said, adding that he would put pressure on the European Union to follow suit.Mitsotakis said he used social media to make the announcement so he could address teenagers and children directly: "I know that some of you are going to be angry ... Our aim is not to keep you away from technology but to combat addiction to cer...

The Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has disclosed that the country will ban access to social media for children under 15 from January 1, 2027, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the ​addictive design of online platforms. In a viral Wednesday video posted on TikTok, the Prime Minister said,…... The Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has disclosed that the country will ban access to social media for children under 15 from January 1, 2027, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the ​addictive design of online platforms. In a viral Wednesday video posted on TikTok, the Prime Minister said, “We have decided to go ahead with a difficult but necessary measure: ban access to social media for children under 15 years old.” “Greece ...

2 Social Media Ban Update: Greece is set to become one of the first countries worldwide to restrict social media use for children under 15. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the decision via a TikTok video, highlighting the government’s concern over screen addiction and its impact on youth development and the policy will take effect on January 1, 2027. Greece Prepares Social Media Ban for Children Under 15 Mitsotakis stated that the measure is “difficult but necessary,” emphasizing that the goal is to protect children from excessive use of apps that may harm their mental health and freedom. The announcement via TikTok was aimed directly at teenagers, acknowledging that some would likely react negatively. Why the Ban? Research indicates that prolonged screen exposure can...

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday that Greece will prohibit children under the age of 15 from accessing social media starting January 1, 2027. In a post on social media, Mitsotakis said the decision follows extensive consultations with parents and young people, many of whom raised concerns about sleep disruption, rising stress levels, and excessive mobile phone use among children, News.Az reports, citing Xinhua. “The scientific evidence is clear: when children spend long hours in front of screens, the brain does not rest,” he said, describing the move as “a difficult but necessary measure.” The prime minister noted that the legal and regulatory framework for the ban will be introduced in the summer of 2026, with full implementation scheduled f...

Greece to ban Under-15s from social media  Greece will ban children under 15 from using social media starting 1 January 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday. The decision arises from increasing worries about how online platforms are causing anxiety and sleep disturbances and developing addictive behaviours in young users. Mitsotakis delivered a video message to Greek children which explained that extended screen time prevents their minds from resting while they experience ongoing stress from social media comparisons and online comments.  “Greece will be among the first countries to take such an initiative,” he said. “I am certain, however, that it will not be the last. Our goal is to push the European Union in this direction as well.” The government plans to im...

On this day in 1820, one of the most celebrated sculptures of the ancient world, the Venus de Milo, was discovered on the Greek island of Milos by local farmer Yorgos Kentrotas.The statue, believed to depict Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, is attributed to Alexandros of Antioch and is regarded as a masterpiece of Hellenistic art.At the time of its discovery, Milos was under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, with Greece still decades away from independence.From Ancient Greece to the LouvreDating to around 130–100 BC, the Venus de Milo is admired worldwide for its elegance and mystery, particularly its missing arms, which continue to intrigue historians and scholars.Shortly after its discovery, the statue was taken to France, where it remains one of the most iconic exhibits at the L...

Greece will ban access to social media for children under 15 starting January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday. “We have decided to go ahead with a difficult but necessary measure: ban access to social media for children under 15 years old,” Mitsotakis said in a video posted on TikTok. The prime minister emphasized that the goal is not to isolate children from technology but to combat addiction to applications that “harm your innocence and your freedom.” He added, “Science is clear: when a child is in front of screens for hours, their brain does not rest.” Greece will be among the first countries to implement such a restriction. The government intends to pressure the European Union to adopt similar rules across member states. Mitsotakis’ announcem...

This represents a historic milestone for Greece, as it is the first time it has been called upon to release strategic reserves into the market. Credit: Dimitris Tosidis / AMNA In a coordinated effort to stabilize international energy markets, Greece has announced the release of 2 million barrels of crude oil from its emergency reserves. This move comes as part of a broader initiative led by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to address supply disruptions and curb the volatility of global oil prices following recent geopolitical tensions. This represents a historic milestone for Greece, as it is the first time it has been called upon to release strategic reserves into the market. This move is a result of the broader global market conditions, which the head of the IEA, Fatih Birol, de...

Greece ordered PULS MRLs from Elbit on 6 April. (Elbit Systems) The Greek Ministry of National Defence's (MoD's) General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) and Elbit Systems announced on 6 April 2026 that they had signed a contract earlier that day. The agreement is for Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) for the Hellenic Armed Forces. The government-to-government agreement was signed by GDDIA General Director Major General Ioannis Bouras and Brigadier General (res) Yair Kulas. director of the International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) at the Israel MoD, GDDIA said on its website. In its press release, Elbit valued the order at approximately USD750 million. The contract will be implemented over four years and incl...