International outcry: Ramaphosa calls for the release of South Africans held by Israel

Xolile Mtembu and Genevieve Serra|Published 1 hour ago 4min President Cyril Ramaphosa has been supported by his call for the Israeli government to immediately release South Africans and other nationals detained after Israeli naval forces...

Greek Beef Prices Soar As Imports Dominate Supply

Greece produces only a fraction of the beef it consumes, covering just 10% of national demand, while the remaining 90% comes from imports, according to figures presented by the Hellenic Livestock Association (SEK). This heavy reliance on foreign...

Greek migration museum project marks first anniversary in Sydney

An event will be held in Sydney this weekend to mark the first anniversary of the Living Museum “Our People, Their Stories”, a project dedicated to preserving the experiences of the Greek diaspora in Australia. The museum, launched in October 2024...

Israel's Flotilla Action Sparks Global Firestorm: Protests Erupt Across Continents, Governments Under Pressure

Protests erupted worldwide as Israel intercepted Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets worldwide after Israeli naval forces intercepted a massive flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza....

Weather Shuts Down Schools on Greek Islands

Schools in Rhodes and Zakynthos remained closed on Friday, October 3, as severe weather swept across parts of Greece. The closures affect all levels of education, with local mayors citing safety concerns as heavy rainfall and strong winds...

Cypriot Travelers Keep Greece in Focus Despite 2025 Challenges

Cypriot journalists at the Temple of Aphaia. Photo source: GNTO Cyprus remains a resilient tourism market for Greece, with arrivals expected to close 2025 on a positive note despite disruptions caused by last summer’s wildfires and other natural...

Caroline Wozniacki reacts to Aryna Sabalenka and boyfriend Georgios' "dream double date" with Novak Djokovic & his wife Jelena in Greece

Aryna Sabalenka's celebrations after winning the US Open haven't died down yet, and she was recently joined by former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in Greece. The glimpses from the unexpected "dream double date" were shared by the Belarusian. The...

Ethiopian Airlines Alters Athens–Addis Ababa Weekly Frequencies from October 27

From October 27, Ethiopian Airlines will reduce its nonstop service between Athens (ATH) and Addis Ababa (ADD) from six to four weekly flights, while introducing a new midday schedule aimed at improving international connections. Flights will...

In Pictures: Robbie Williams Igniting Athens Crowd

Robbie Williams lit up Athens on Wednesday night with a spectacular concert at the historic Panathenaic Stadium, known locally as the Kallimarmaro. Fans described the event as one of the city’s biggest music nights of the year. Queues had already...

Huge Drop in Foreign Investment Sparks Caution in Greek Real Estate Market

Foreign investment in the Greek real estate saw a “spectacular” decline of 17.8% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year. Credit: Greek Reporter The Greek real estate market is showing early signs of cooling...

Matildas, Slovenia and South Melbourne: Coaching connections at Athens Women’s Football Summit

At the Athens Women’s Football Summit, Co-President of South Melbourne FC Bill Papastergiadis met with Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro and head coach of the Slovenian Women’s team Saša Kolman. “I caught up with both Joe and Sasa by chance. We...

Israeli Navy Detained 443 Activists From The International Aid Flotilla For Gaza

Israeli naval forces attacked an international aid flotilla heading toward the besieged Gaza Strip and detained at least 443 activists on board, organizers said on Thursday. According to the official flotilla tracker, 21 vessels were attacked by...

The ‘Great Celebration’ of Greek flavors

What does a basket weaver from Lemnos have to do with renowned chef Lefteris Lazarou? What does an academic have to do with a farmer from Thrace, or a food business entrepreneur – who has created an empire of restaurants all over the world – with...

Do international alliances truly matter? Lessons from history's most enduring pacts

Do alliances/treaties between countries matter? Have they been invoked when required? Do they hold good in times of need? These are the questions that have been raised in the context of the Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement that...

PHAROS Alliance: Global push for Greek language gains momentum after high-profile Greece visit

The PHAROS Alliance has reported a major step-up in international recognition for its research-led work to sustain Modern Greek in the diaspora, following a packed program in Greece by its President, Professor Emeritus Joseph Lo Bianco. “There is...

Faros Greek Club marks 20 years with anniversary celebration

The Faros Greek Club in Mt Waverley has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special event attended by members, community leaders and local representatives. Founder Rev Steven Kasambalis addressed the gathering, thanking members and guests for...

EU subsidy fraud isn’t just a Greek problem, it’s everywhere, warns top prosecutor

“Now we have these RRF funds. Of course, the organized crime moved the attention to that because they can make money,” she told POLITICO. Kövesi was speaking in the customs office in Piraeus, Greece’s largest port. Beyond the window lay thousands...

Eleven Greek Gaza flotilla members on hunger strike

FOREIGN AFFAIRS Lawyers and relatives request a meeting with the minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the day pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest to condemn the Israeli forces' interception of some of the vessels of the Global Sumud...

BIS Implements “Affiliates Rule” (a 50% Rule) Applicable to Entity List and Military End User List

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued an interim final rule (the “Affiliates Rule”), effective September 29, 2025, automatically imposing corresponding restrictions on entities 50% or more owned directly...

Man hospitalized after Greek Row fight recovering, family says

No further updates from police, university Austen Dawson, a DoorDash driver that was hospitalized following a fight on the University of Idaho campus, is showing signs of recovery, family members say. Adam Dawson posted on Facebook on Sept. 30...