Greece

What Divides and What Unites Orthodox and Catholics: The Path to Christian Unity

Over the past sixty years, Orthodox-Catholic dialogue has continued to deepen even as important theological concerns remain unresolved. According to Rev. Protopresbyter Dr. Nicolas Kazarian, Director of the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese...

Greece Faces Slower Growth Amid Rising External Risks

Greece is likely to face slower growth in the coming years as external pressures intensify. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are weighing on consumer spending, while financial support from European Union funds is gradually fading, according to the...

Greece Unveils Anti-Drone System Centauros

Greece is drawing international attention with Centauros, a cost-effective anti-drone system that has already proven itself in combat operations against Houthi unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea. State-owned Hellenic Aircraft Industry, also known as EAV, developed the technology to...

Yanis Varoufakis Dances to Viral Techno Hit Named After Him in Russia

Yanis Varoufakis traveled to Moscow to speak at the annual BRICS+ conference, but one unexpected moment drew even more attention than his appearance did—during an intermission, the former Greek finance minister grooved to a techno hit centered around his...

Six Injured in Blast During Easter Rocket War Preparations on Greek Island of Chios

Six people were injured on the Greek island of Chios after an explosion during the construction of homemade rockets just days before Easter, authorities have said. The blast occurred in an area where participants were preparing for a traditional Easter...

Greece Revives German Reparations Claim on Nazi Invasion

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has renewed the debate over German war reparations in a post on X, marking 85 years since the Nazi invasion of Greece and linking the country’s wartime suffering to its long-standing claim for compensation. In...

Greek Patriot System Intercepts Drone in Saudi Arabia

A Hellenic Air Force Patriot air defense system deployed in Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a drone early Monday, according to Greek military authorities. The interception took place as part of Greece’s participation in the international Integrated Air Missile Defense...

Famous People From Crete: Historical Figures and Modern Icons

Choosing famous people with roots in Crete is no easy task. The Greek island, the largest and most populous in the country, has a rich history that has produced some of the most influential figures in Greek history and...

Greek Island Karpathos Gains Global Attention as Summer Escape

The Greek island of Karpathos is drawing increased international attention with recent features in Italy, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. These stories highlight the Dodecanese’s second-largest island as one of Europe’s most enticing destinations for travelers looking for relaxation,...