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Salmonella Outbreak in Central Greece Alarms Authorities

Greek health authorities are investigating a salmonella outbreak in Central Greece after around 30 people sought hospital treatment in the city of Lamia, prompting an urgent public health response to identify the source of the infections. The outbreak has been...

Greece’s Doumas Crowned European Junior Champion in 100m Breaststroke

Young Greek swimmer Evangelos-Efraim Doumas has made history. On the final day of the European Junior Swimming Championships in Munich,  he was crowned European champion in the men's 100m breaststroke. Doumas delivered a spectacular, unbeatable performance over the final 50...

Astoria Left Off NYC Immigrant Map, Mamdani Faces Backlash From Greek Americans

The omission of Astoria from New York City's official map of immigrant neighborhoods has drawn criticism from Greek American leaders, who argue that leaving out one of the nation's most important Hellenic communities overlooks generations of immigrants who helped...

World Cup Semifinals Set as Argentina Joins France, Spain and England

The semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set after defending champion Argentina defeated Switzerland on Saturday to claim the final spot in the tournament's last four. Argentina will face England in the second semifinal, while France and...

Greece to Build First National Museum Dedicated to the 1821 War of Independence

The creation of Greece's first National Museum dedicated exclusively to the 1821 Greek War of Independence has taken a major step forward with the signing of a donation agreement worth up to 12 million euros ($13.7 million). The funding...

Trump Says 1,000 Missiles Aimed at Iran in Case of Assassination Attempt Against Him

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday he had ordered the military to be prepared to launch strikes against Iran if the Iranian government attempted an assassination against him, Reuters reported. "1000 Missiles are Locked and ⁠Loaded and aimed at...

Marfin Firebombing: How Greek Police Finally Identified Suspects 16 Years Later

Greek police on Thursday arrested two suspects in Athens in connection with the 2010 Marfin firebombing, marking the first major breakthrough in one of Greece's most notorious unsolved crimes. Authorities allege the two men participated in the attack that...

Eurostat Projects Greece Among Europe’s Fastest-Aging Nations

Greece's median age will rise from 47 in 2025 to 52.6 by the year 2100, according to new population projections from Eurostat. The shift places Greece among the fastest and longest aging populations in Europe. The increase will not follow...

NATO Summit Ends With Trump Backing Patriot Production in Ukraine, Delaying Turkey F-35 Decision

The NATO Summit in Ankara wrapped up on Wednesday with President Donald Trump stalling on a decision to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey while pledging billions of dollars in new military support for Ukraine. Trump told reporters he has...

The Met Returns Greek Antiquities in $95 Million Restitution Effort

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has surrendered looted antiquities worth more than $95 million since 2017, highlighting one of the largest ongoing restitution efforts by a major museum. The total includes more than 120 artifacts valued between $20,000 and...