Panic in Greece as the crowds that ruined Mykonos discover another beautiful island

The once-hidden gem islands of Mykonos and Santorini are no more. 50 years ago, tourism on the Greek islands was still in its early stages of development. Fast-forward to today, Santorini received an estimated 2.9 million air passengers alone in 2024, …

Uncle Sam’s biggest creditor faces a fiscal crisis ‘worse than Greece’ as its borrowing costs hit 20-year high 

Greece and the new cold war

I got a visit a few years ago from a serious researcher from a major American university who was doing a study on the privatization of Piraeus port. He insisted, somewhat monotonously, on asking: “Why did you give it to China?” And my simple answer was, “ …

Türkiye rejects Greece's baseless 'Pontic genocide' allegations

The Foreign Ministry on Monday strongly condemned statements made by Greek officials on May 19, which it described as “delusional” and incompatible with historical facts, in reference to what Athens calls the anniversary of the so-called "Pontic …

Is Reform Possible for Greece?

In her article in To Vima last Sunday, Dimitra Kroustalli raised two key questions about recent reforms made in Greece: whether they have been implemented, and whether they have achieved their aim, explaining that citizens want to see “the money the state …

Greece Remains Tops EU Defense Spender at 3.08% of GDP

Greece remains one of the European Union’s top defense spenders, allocating 3.08% of its GDP to military expenditures in 2024 — far surpassing NATO’s 2% guideline. The country’s military investments come as EU nations dramatically increase their defense …

Summer 2025: What to Expect from Cruising in Greece and Around the World

Written by Ioannis Bras (*) Summer 2025 begins with high expectations for global cruising and Greece, which remains consistently among the most sought-after destinations. With millions of passengers returning to the sea and cruise lines investing in new …

PPC starts building two battery storage systems in northern Greece

PPC’s Melitis 1 battery system will be located in the vicinity of its future photovoltaic plants in the Western Macedonia region, and Ptolemaida 4 will be built in the area of the former Ptolemaida coal mines. The energy storage units are intended to …

Infantry APS-2 set, more issued to Vermont National Guard in Greece for DEFENDER 25

Greece Sees Green Gold Bounty in Olive Oil Tourism Across Country

Arguably Greece’s most famous and celebrated commodity – olive oil – could also be a star attraction for tourists who want to see how it’s made across the country, from the islands to the Peloponnese and mountains. The country’ symbol – silvery-green olive …