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By Catherine Tsounis   Young people are contributing their talents to the workforce of modern Greece. They are creating opportunities for future generations who will be better off because of their efforts. The community of Tripoli enjoys easy access to the sea, traveling by bus along the coast of Kynouria to Astros, Peloponnese. Alexandros, the owner of the Anaktorikon Hotel, suggested that we take the bus to its final stop and spend the day at Mpatarolas Seaside Restaurant. It was not a windy morning at 10:30 a.m. Children were trying to catch fish with nets in a small stream. It was a simple, warm, family beachside scene. Round-trip tickets were under 10 euros per person. When we arrived on that July morning of 2025, a vibrant teenager welcomed us with excitement and a bright smile. “You...

A 50-year-old woman was seriously injured on Saturday in the town of Argos in southern Greece when a large section of a balcony suddenly detached and collapsed onto her as she worked in the courtyard of her apartment building.Firefighters and emergency medical responders arrived quickly at the scene, where the woman was found conscious but in severe pain. She was first transported to the hospital in the nearby city of Nafplio. Doctors there determined she was a polytrauma patient and ordered her transfer to KAT Hospital in Athens for specialized treatment.Speaking from the hospital, the woman described the moment of the collapse. She said she had been in a ground-floor storage room beneath the balcony when it gave way. The structure fell onto another balcony before a piece broke off and st...

US Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, holds a joint press conference after their meeting at Tishreen Palace in Damascus, Syria, on Sept. 16, 2025. (AA Photo) December 01, 2025 09:45 AM GMT+03:00 U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack said Washington is prepared to act as a bridge between Türkiye and Greece, calling the tensions between the two NATO allies “meaningless.”Speaking to the Greek newspaper Kathimerini, Barrack said the U.S. could help the two countries come closer, adding that disputes rooted in “events from hundreds or even thousands of years ago” no longer justify ongoing strain.‘Can we be the mortar between two bricks?’Barrack said the issue is being discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump.“We are talking to President Donald Trump about this. We are thinking...

Rebrain Greece, the national initiative designed to reverse the brain drain and support the return of Greeks living abroad, is heading to New York for its next major outreach event. On Sunday, 7 December, the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance will host ReBrain Greece NY at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, an effort officials describe as one of the government’s strongest steps yet toward repatriation. According to senior officials from the Ministry, Rebrain Greece has evolved into one of the most targeted and effective mechanisms for attracting highly skilled Greeks back to the country. Connecting diaspora professionals with jobs in Greece The New York event will bring together representatives from 35 leading companies operating in Greece, aiming to link highly specialised Greek ...

On December 1, 1913, the island of Crete celebrated its union with the rest of Greece after centuries of Ottoman rule. Credit: Greek Reporter On December 1, 1913, the island of Crete was officially integrated into the Greek state after Sultan Mehmet V had finally relinquished all sovereignty over the island exactly a month earlier. Crete’s liberation from Ottoman rule was the result of a violent struggle that lasted close to a century and cost a great deal of blood to gain, as Cretans joined Greece’s War of Independence on June 14, 1821, according to most historians. However, on Sunday, December 1, 1913, the official announcement of the island’s union with Greece took place in a festive atmosphere in sunny Chania in the presence of King Constantine and Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos....

When it comes time to plan for life after retirement, one of the biggest decisions is deciding where you want to plant your roots. Some soon-to-be retirees may want to stay put, but others may want to take advantage of this newfound freedom and move abroad. If you fall into the latter category, the recent news from International Living will be of interest.On Dec. 1, the publication released its Annual Global Retirement Index—and Greece topped the list as the world’s best retirement destination for 2026.“For years, Portugal and Spain led the way, but recent visa changes and rising costs have retirees looking elsewhere,” Jennifer Stevens, the executive editor of International Living, said in the press release provided to Travel + Leisure. “Greece now offers what many are seeking—a beautiful,...

Hundreds of farmers block parts of the Athens-Thessaloniki highway in protest over the delayed payments.Published On 1 Dec 20251 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareGreek farmers have clashed with police during protests in central and northern regions over the delayed payment of European Union subsidies.Police used tear gas on Sunday as the farmers brought hundreds of tractors to block the Athens-Thessaloniki national highway near the central city of Larissa.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listOfficers made three arrests, police said, but the farmers managed to close the highway ahead of additional protests planned for next week.“We will stay here until [the government] gives solutions,” local farm trade unionist Costas Tzelas told reporters.The delay in payment...

A memorial event was held at the Athens Megaron Concert Hall to commemorate one year since the passing of Greek oil and shipping businessman, Vardis I. Vardinogiannis, honoring his life and legacy. In a deeply emotional atmosphere, the memorial event marking one year since the passing of Vardis I. Vardinogiannis was held on Tuesday, November 25 at the Athens Megaron Concert Hall. Through this event, his family honoured the life, work and multifaceted legacy of the emblematic businessman and Greek benefactor. The Greek shipowner, Vardinogiannis, who left his mark on the economic and social life of the country passed away on November 12, 2024. Vardinogiannis and his relatives have spread their net worldwide with the control of numerous successful companies in a variety of sectors. T...

Greece’s men’s national basketball team is enjoying the solitude of being at the top of the B qualifying group for the 2027 World Cup. The Greek team defeated Portugal 76-68 in the Matosinhos district of Porto and made it “two for two”, forcing the hosts to their first defeat. With the defence making the difference, keeping Portugal under 20 points in each quarter, good shooting percentages and dominating the rebounds, the “blue and white” got what they wanted tonight without having to step on the gas. Giannoulis Larentzakis led the Greek team’s offence again tonight with 15 points and 4/7 three-pointers, while Alexandros Samodurov (12 points), Nazr Mitrou-Long (11 points), and Kostas Papanikolaou (10 points) also scored in double figures. Travade Williams stood out from the Portu...

Home » Greece » Greece Travel News » Athens, Patmos, Leros Face Water Crisis as Greece declares Emergency, Tourism’s Future Hangs in the Balance: All You Need to Know Published on December 1, 2025The sound of summer waves in the Aegean Sea feels distant now. The Greek Environment Ministry declared a state of water emergency. This critical measure impacts the greater Athens area and the popular islands of Patmos and Leros. The announcement came late on Friday, November 28, 2025. It reflects a growing alarm over the country’s deepening chronic drought.A Thirsty Land: The Severity of the DroughtScientific studies show that Greece faces a drought crisis. It is comparable to the severe shortage seen between 1988 and 1994. The situation is dire in the capital. Athens’ water reserves have falle...