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Report November 10, 2025 • 10:00 am ET Print this page Greece’s policy on China: Debt-era deals and recalibration By Valbona Zeneli This is the eleventh chapter of the report “Is Europe waking up to the China challenge? How geopolitics are reshaping EU and transatlantic strategy.” Read the full report here. Over the last two decades, Greece’s policy toward China has shifted from ent...

[AP] Greek-Australian defensive midfielder Nectarios Triantis has received his first call-up to Greece’s national soccer team, joining Serb coach Ivan Jovanovic’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Scotland and Belarus. Born in Sydney to Greek parents, the 22-year-old came through the A-League before moving to Europe. After impressing with Scotland’s Hibernian FC, Triantis transferred to Major League Soccer side Minnesota United earlier this year in a deal worth €2.5 million. Having represented Australia at under-20 and under-23 levels, Triantis obtained Greek citizenship in August, making him eligible for the national team. He reportedly declined interest from Australia’s senior Socceroos after receiving his Greek passport....

This year’s Black Friday in Greece is shaping up to be unlike any other. Once a key moment for local retailers to boost sales, the end-of-November shopping frenzy is now expected to be dominated by Chinese online platforms such as Temu, Shein, and Trendyol.Within just a year of entering the Greek market, these platforms have captured an estimated 15% to 20% share of online sales in clothing, footwear, and everyday consumer goods. Their formula is simple but hard to beat: prices up to 70% lower than European competitors, an endless range of products, and aggressive social media marketing.Industry observers note that “the players shaping the market are no longer found in the shop windows of Ermou Street or in logistics parks near Athens, but thousands of kilometers away—behind e-commerce scr...

Strawberry planting work in the greenhouses of the Ilia and Achaia regions has been completed this year with minimal problems, leaving producers relieved, as in previous years, they were often forced to carry out extensive replanting around this time. "While in the past two years, strawberry growers saw up to 20% of their plants lost due to adverse weather conditions, this year we had only half as many losses, and those occurred only in the plants that were transplanted during the last few days. The losses affected both bare-root and plug plants of all varieties, with no particular variety standing out negatively. When a plant is transplanted, it needs stable, cool temperatures for about a month. This time, at the end of October, we had warm weather, 25 degrees Celsius, w...

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a small circle of elite individuals amass wealth, set the rules, and shape the destiny of a society—not through open ballots, but behind closed doors. It might sound like a modern headline, but this story begins over two millennia ago, in the sunlit city-states of Ancient Greece. The concept of oligarchy, often associated with modern finance and industry, finds some of its deepest roots in the soil of Athens, Sparta, and Corinth. In this edition of the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, we trace the ancient origins of elite influence—how it was formed, sustained, and even challenged—centuries before the term "oligarch" became a household name.Greece - Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch SeriesThe Birthplace of Selective Rule Ancient Greece is c...

Home News Europa Nostra receives the Empress Theophano Prize 2025 at a Ceremony in Thessaloniki’s Rotunda, Greece November 10, 2025 | Posted in Press Releases On the evening of 6 November, under the awe-inspiring dome of the ancient Rotunda of Thessaloniki, Greece, the Empress Theophano Prize 2025 was awarded to Europa Nostra in recognition of its 60-year commitment to protecting and promoting European cultural heritage as a crucial pillar of unity, identity and sustainable development. The award ceremony, hosted by the Theophano Foundation, brought together figures from across Europe to celebrate the unifying power of culture and heritage. The Empress Theophano Prize 2025 was presented by H.E. the President of the Hellenic...

Strawberry planting work in the greenhouses of the Ilia and Achaia regions has been completed this year with minimal problems, leaving producers relieved, as in previous years, they were often forced to carry out extensive replanting around this time. "While in the past two years, strawberry growers saw up to 20% of their plants lost due to adverse weather conditions, this year we had only half as many losses, and those occurred only in the plants that were transplanted during the last few days. The losses affected both bare-root and plug plants of all varieties, with no particular variety standing out negatively. When a plant is transplanted, it needs stable, cool temperatures for about a month. This time, at the end of October, we had warm weather, 25 degrees Celsius, w...

Greece’s inflation in October reached 2%, edging up from 1.9% in September, according to figures released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). However, the harmonized inflation rate, as measured by Eurostat, stood at 1.7%, placing Greece among the eurozone countries with the lowest price growth.On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.1% from September. Over the twelve months ending in October, average consumer prices were 2.5% higher than in the previous annual period, showing a slight slowdown from the 2.9% rise recorded a year earlier.ELSTAT data point to broad price rises across everyday goods and services. The sharpest increases were seen in chocolate (+21.1%), coffee (+19.3%), and meat (+10.6%), while rents rose 8.9% compared to last year.Meanwhile, o...

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Home » Greece » Greece Travel News » Japan, Greece, Portugal, Canada, and Beyond, The Booming Travel Destinations You Can’t Afford to Miss in the Coming Years Published on November 10, 2025As 2026 rapidly approaches, global travel enthusiasts are eagerly looking for their next adventure, yearning to explore the most captivating and rewarding destinations across the globe. The newly released rankings for the best countries to visit in 2026 highlight a dramatic shift in global travel preferences. Gone are the days of luxurious, fast-paced trips that prioritize convenience over experience. Today, there is a clear and growing desire for authentic travel experiences, slower-paced journeys, and genuine cultural exchanges. Countries like Japan and Canada have quickly become the top destinations...