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Greece sounds alarm over fake eye therapies: From iridology to 'no-glasses' exercises

The Hellenic Ophthalmological Society (HOS) is sounding the alarm, urging the public not to trust unproven, non-evidence-based practices.

Culture news

'Shipwrecked': Greek PM wants urgent talks on Parthenon Marbles return

Talks on the future of the Parthenon Marbles appear to have reached an impasse according to new reports, as Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis renews diplomatic efforts for all sides to resume stalled negotiations.

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Who can afford to live in Greece? The Ring in Athens

From Brussels and Strasbourg to the heart of Athens, overlooking the Acropolis: "The Ring" travels to the Greek capital for a political showdown centred on migration, the housing crisis, and the arrest warrant issued against Benjamin Netanyahu.

Culture news

Archaeology at Troy: 2,800-year-old agora found, city was not abandoned after war

Excavations on Hisarlik hill in Turkey have uncovered the site’s oldest agora, proving Troy was resettled 80–90 years after the war, not deserted for centuries before the Aeolians arrived.

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Travel News

Foreign visitors drive gains in Greek tourism in July

Arrivals rose 2.5% and overnight stays 2% in July 2026, according to provisional ELSTAT data. Foreign visitors made up more than 80% of arrivals and almost 88% of nights.

Business

Greek stock market joins world’s leading exchanges after debt crisis

The Greek stock market joined FTSE Russell’s developed-market group on Monday, potentially attracting more international investment, while recent credit rating upgrades reflect the country’s improving public finances.

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Sunbed argument in Greece leaves 82-year-old dead after beach fight

A dispute over a sunbed on an Attica beach turned deadly when an 82-year-old man suffered cardiac arrest during a fight and later died in hospital.

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Greece: Police bust gang using AI to clone relatives' voices for cash

According to the police, the organisation’s illegal proceeds from its activities are estimated to exceed 1 million euros.

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Greek parliament lifts Avramopoulos immunity

The former EU Commissioner has himself urged that legal proceedings go ahead, denies any wrongdoing and says he wants to cooperate fully with the authorities.

Sport

Seb Coe: 'We stand firm against Russian athletes taking part'

Coe rejected Moscow's claims of a 'personal obsession' with banning Russian athletes and reflected on his term and the crisis at FIFA.

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Prominent Greek neo-Nazi exits prison and vows return to politics

Kassidiaris was serving a 13-year sentence as a senior figure in the criminal organisation, linked for years to attacks on migrants and political opponents and to the 2013 murder of anti-fascist rapper Pavlos Fyssas.

Economy

Why Greece now borrows more cheaply than France

Greece now pays less than France to borrow despite carrying more debt. Here’s how Athens rebuilt market trust while Paris lost fiscal credibility.

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One dead, 25 missing after migrant boat sinks near Crete

The 320km stretch of sea between Libya and the islands of Crete and Gavdos, has become a popular route for asylum seekers heading to Greece.

Travel News

Atokos: The tiny Greek island where people can swim with wild boars

Thanks to its swimming pigs, the small island near Ithaca has become a major attraction for tourists from all over the world.

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Tourists swim with Greece’s famous black pigs on Atokos island

Greece's tiny Atokos island attracts tourists who swim with its Mediterranean black pigs, feed them fruit and share the unusual encounter online.

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Giorgos Mazonakis: Arrests made in probe into Greek star's death

The case dominating debate in Greece and Cyprus involves one of the country's biggest music stars, also popular in the Balkans. He suffered a cardiac arrest at an Athens medical practice. Investigators are examining two plasma-exchange machines and the timeline of events.

Business

Egypt, Greece and Cyprus back plans to bring Cypriot gas to Europe

Cyprus’ Cronos gas is expected to reach European markets via Egypt from 2028, with Greece offering an onward route into southeastern and central Europe. The three countries renewed their backing for the plan at their El Alamein summit.

Travel News

'Not Hot List': 10 lesser-known destinations to put on your radar

Intrepid Travel’s annual ‘Not Hot List’ highlights under-the-radar spots where your tourism spending could really make a difference.

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Athens cracks down on e-scooters as Europe sounds safety alarm

In the first eight months of 2026, a total of 6,127 checks were carried out on electric scooter users across the Attica region and 3,700 offences were recorded.

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Sumatran tiger cubs receive first health checks at Greek zoo

Three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs receive vaccinations and microchips at a zoo near Athens as part of conservation efforts.