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How Greek Anti-Junta Activists Joined America’s Anti-Vietnam War Movement in 1969

On November 15, 1969, hundreds of thousands of Americans gathered in Washington to protest the Vietnam War, staging one of the largest antiwar demonstrations in United States history. Among the broader political forces that had aligned themselves with the...

SpaceX Makes History With First Starship Catch After 22-Hour Orbital Flight

SpaceX achieved a major milestone in spaceflight Saturday, November 14, successfully catching its Starship spacecraft with giant mechanical arms after a 22-hour orbital mission, marking the first time the company has recovered the upper stage of its massive rocket...

Greece Records EU’s Sharpest Decline in Agricultural Output as Europe Hits Record High

Greece posted the sharpest decline in agricultural output across the European Union in 2025, even as total EU farm production reached a record high. Data released by Eurostat and the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) highlight this widening performance gap. While...

Greece Wants Every Civil Servant Familiar with Basic AI Within Four Years

Greece wants every civil servant to become familiar with basic AI tools within four years, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Friday, outlining a plan to bring artificial intelligence into everyday government work. Speaking as he arrived at a European Union...

Greece to Acquire Three Ultra-High-Resolution Optical Satellites Under New Space Program

Greece is acquiring three new ultra-high-resolution optical satellites through the "HELLAS–SPACE 2.0" National Space Program. The Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence launched the first public tender with a budget of €69 million ($71.76 million). The project develops...

Greece’s Property Income Jumps 37% in Five Years as Housing Costs Strain Households

Declared income from real estate in Greece reached €9.28 billion in 2024, representing an increase of approximately 37% compared with 2019, as rising rents, strong demand for housing and expanding property-related activity continued to reshape the country's real estate...

More Than 1,700 Octopuses Freed From Illegal Fishing Traps in Greek Waters

More than 1,700 octopuses have been released back into Greek waters following an extensive environmental operation that removed thousands of illegal fishing traps from the seabed, highlighting growing concerns about overfishing and plastic pollution in the northern Aegean Sea. According...

Greece to Build 2,400 Affordable Homes on Former Military Sites at Half Market Rent

Greece plans to build about 2,400 social homes on former military sites as part of a government effort to expand affordable housing and ease pressure on renters. Social Cohesion and Family Minister Domna Michailidou announced the initiative on Thursday,...

When Ellis Island Closed: The Greek Immigrants Who Helped Build America

On November 12, 1954, Ellis Island closed its doors after more than six decades as America's most famous immigration gateway, ending a chapter in the nation's history that had transformed the lives of millions of Europeans, including hundreds of...

The Debt Crisis Left a Lasting Mark on Who Owns Wealth in Greece

The debt crisis changed who owns wealth in Greece and five other hard-hit eurozone countries, leaving a greater share in the hands of richer households more than a decade later, according to a new analysis by European Central Bank...