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67-Year-Old Male Dies During Burglary on Hydra Island

An appalling crime took place on the Greek island of Hydra as a 67-year-old male lost his life during a burglary. During the early hours of Sunday, burglars broke into the house of a Greek couple and tied the wife and the...

Island of Kos: Syrians Begin Boarding Refugee Ship

Early Sunday morning, 321 Syrian migrants on the Greek island of Kos boarded the Greek passenger ship that will house refugees currently on the Dodecanese island. Thge island has received 7,000 migrants and refugees this past week. 2,000-2,500 Syrian refugees are scheduled to live in the Eleftherios...

Antetokounmpo Impresses Against Bosnia and Herzegovina – Greece Loses to Turkey in Friendly Game

With the FIBA EuroBasket 2015 fast approaching, the Men’s Greek Basketball Team is in full preparation mode and Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of their leading stars. The Greek team were won a 78-60 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a...

The Carbon-14 Dating of the Amphipolis Tomb

*By Andrew Chugg At the end of January this year the Greek Ministry of Culture commissioned various tests on the bones found in the burial chamber of the Amphipolis tomb. These were specified to include carbon-14 (radiocarbon) dating. Additionally, it...

Discover Santorini Gastronomy Through Candlelight Dinners

The Greek island of Santorini, known across the world for its volcanic feeling, crystal-clear waters, majestic sunsets and picturesque villages, is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Mediterranean. However, most people only discover Santorini's unique gastronomy only...

5 Stunning Wedding Spots In Greece

Greece's phenomenal scenery can create the perfect setting for your wedding. Greek Reporter presents the top 5 spots that can easily provide a stunning backdrop to a Mediterranean dream wedding celebration you will never forget. So, don’t be hesitant! Urge him...

Prison Break…in Corfu

Prisoners in Corfu, Greece, attempted to spectacularly escape through a tunnel dug for years but failed because of a dog. The escape was discovered at around 10:00 am by a citizen walking his dog in the woods next to the prison. According to...

With a Third Greek Bailout in Place, Questions About Snap Elections Arise

After the Eurogroup's blessing of a new Greek bailout deal, Greece’s short term financial problems appear to be temporarily resolved. With the first 26-billion-euro installment, the country will be able to pay its debts until mid October and the compromised Greek banks...

Kos Refugees and Migrants to Board Greek Ship by Midnight

Greek passenger ship "Eleftherios Venizelos," which is scheduled to host 2,000 to 2,500 Syrian migrants and refugees for 15 days, is docked at the port of Kos and is set to open its doors today. Concerns had arisen over which authority will be...

German Company Set to Take Over Operations of 14 Greek Airports

Following the finalization of the third Greek bailout, privatizations and operation takeovers of Greek pubic assets are expected to recommence. Greek newspaper "Kathimerini" reported that German Fraport AG and Slentel Ltd will soon complete the takeover of the operation of 14 Greek airports. The...