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2,000-Year-Old Ancient Greek Song Comes to Life at Nashville’s Parthenon

Ancient Greece came alive through music at Nashville’s Parthenon this summer, though the story began months earlier with an original composition inspired by the Nine Muses of Greek mythology. Two videos shared by Voice Temple trace that journey. One revisits...

Greece Records €5.77 Billion Primary Surplus as Revenues Beat Forecasts

Greece recorded a primary budget surplus of €5.77 billion ($6.75 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, beating the government’s target as revenues remained stronger than projected. The January-July result compared with a target of €4.417 billion ($5.17 billion)...

Greek Singer Dimitris Kokotas Dies at 57 After Two-Year Health Battle

Greek singer Dimitris Kokotas, one of the prominent voices of Greece’s popular music scene in the 1990s and the son of legendary singer Stamatis Kokotas, has died at the age of 57. Kokotas died on Tuesday at G. Gennimatas...

What Was the Population of Ancient Greece?

Estimating the population of ancient Greece is a complex task due to the lack of accurate historical records and the different periods of ancient Greek civilization. However, historians and archaeologists have made educated guesses based on archaeological evidence, census data,...

Greece’s Cost of Living: How Much You Need to Earn to Live Comfortably in 2026

Greece’s cost of living has long attracted attention as one of Europe’s more affordable options, drawing retirees, remote workers, and digital nomads in search of a better quality of life. In 2026, however, that perception is shifting. While the...

When Athens Revolted Against Macedon’s Hegemony in Greece

Alexander the Great died unexpectedly in 323 BC, suddenly leaving his vast empire without a leader. Sensing a chance to break free of the not-so-popular autocratic rule of Macedon, Athens, along with other Greek states, rallied in revolt. The...

A Historic Revival: The Panathenaic Stadium’s Marbles Shine Again

Greece began cleaning and conservation work on the iconic marble structures of the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, the only major stadium in the world constructed entirely of marble and the eternal birthplace of the Olympic Flame handover ceremony. This landmark...

Italian and Greek Police Launch Joint Patrols in Athens and Rome

Italian police officers have begun patrolling central Athens alongside members of the Hellenic Police, while Greek officers are carrying out similar duties in Rome under a new bilateral security program between Greece and Italy. This is aimed at assisting...

Greece Allows Sales of Tax-Seized Properties Without Full Debt Repayment

Greece has introduced a new framework that allows certain properties seized over unpaid tax debts to be sold without requiring owners to repay their full liabilities before completing the transaction. Under the new rules, Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue,...

Battle of Chaeronea: Macedonia’s Victory Secures Greek Supremacy

The Battle of Chaeronea, which occurred in early August 338 BC, solidified Macedonia's dominance over the southern Greek city-states, setting the stage for Alexander the Great's renowned military campaigns. Philip II of Macedon, and his son, Alexander the Great, with...