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1. Cypriot travelers keep Athens airport busy

Cyprus ranks among the top destinations for Athens International Airport, with passenger numbers between the two countries hitting new records this year....

2. No cashiers, no lines: Greece’s first staff-free supermarket opens in Athens

Greece has just welcomed its first fully automated supermarket, where shoppers grab what they need and walk out without interacting with a single cashier....

3. Cyprus kids finally fly the nest at 27, still quicker than the Greeks

Europe’s ''kids'' aren’t really kids when they finally leave home. New figures show that in 2024, the average age for young Europeans to fly the nest was 26.2...just a hair younger than the year before....

4. A Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump should be given the Nobel Peace Prize - but not quite yet....

5. Falling birthrates force Greece to suspend hundreds of schools

Greece will suspend operations at more than 700 schools this academic year as the country’s demographic crisis drives student enrollment to record lows, officials said....

6. In a historic first, Netanyahu calls Ottoman-era killings genocide

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, for the first time, recognized the mass killings of Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians by the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century as genocide, a declaration laced with political irony given that Turkey has accused Israel of the same crime in Gaza....

7. Greece considers 10-hour workdays under sweeping labor bill

Greece’s Labor Ministry has unveiled ambitious new legislation that could see 10-hour workdays spread over four days a week, alongside other major changes to how Greeks work and get paid....

8. Ex-wife, four others arrested in fatal shooting of UC Berkeley professor in Athens

Greek authorities have arrested five people, including the ex-wife of UC Berkeley professor Przemyslaw Jeziorski and her current partner, in connection with the American academic’s killing earlier this month in a quiet Athens suburb....

9. Greece eyes 3-year university degrees, but not everyone’s on board

Greece is gearing up to shorten university degrees from four years to three, but not without a fight. Professors, public university officials, and some students are already lining up to challenge the reform, which they see as a threat to the country’s long-standing academic structure....

10. Freedom24 hits 100K users in Greece, driven by digital-savvy investors

11. Aegean reports strong 2024 results with record revenue and passenger growth

AEGEAN announces its operating and financial results for fiscal year 2024....

12. Greeks call for accountability 2 years after Tempe train tragedy

Two years after one of Greece’s worst railway disasters, the country is still reeling from the February 28, 2023, crash in Tempe, where 57 lives were tragically lost....

13. Nicosia protest demands justice for Tempi tragedy (VIDEO)

On January 26th, the streets of Nicosia resonated with chants of anger and demands for accountability as protesters gathered to decry what they called a "state murder and megaton cover-up." ...

14. Greek-ing the system: Trump’s Greek-American allies shape U.S. policy

Donald Trump’s administration is certainly influenced by several Greek Americans who are playing key roles in shaping U.S. policies. As Trump gets ready to be sworn in for his second term, these Greeks are not only helping to execute his vision but also ensuring that the U.S.-Greece relationship remains strong....

15. Former Greek royals ask to be recognized as citizens

Members of the former Greek royal family are set to request the official recognition of their Greek citizenship on Thursday....

16. Samaras warns of Cyprus partition and calls for justice in emotional speech

Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, speaking at a ''Woman of the Year'' event in Cyprus, delivered a powerful message on the Cyprus problem. ...

17. ''Cyprus crucial to global security,'' says US Ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, stressed the significant role of Cyprus in regional and global security during her remarks at the Overseas Cypriots Conference in Nicosia. ...

18. Cyprus sees breakthrough in identifying missing persons

A new approach to gathering information on the whereabouts of missing persons in Cyprus has yielded significant results, according to Anna Aristotelous, Head of Humanitarian Affairs for Missing Persons and the Enclaved. ...

19. 70% of Cypriots and Greeks choose card payments over cash

We are moving ever closer to abolishing cash for consumers and businesses....

20. Cyprus Embassy in Moscow marks 50 years since Turkish invasion

The Cyprus Embassy at Moscow organized a commemorative event on Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The event was co-organized with the Press and Information Office which prepared a photo exhibition and videos from its archives. Expatriate organizations and Greeks of the diaspora in Russia attended the event....

21. Cyprus and Greece commit to Eastern Med security

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas stressed the joint commitment of Cyprus and Greece to make every possible effort to maintain peace, security, stability and cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean......

22. Turkey warns Greece and Cyprus to avoid Middle East conflicts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan issued a stern warning to Greece and Cyprus, advising them to stay away from Middle Eastern conflicts. Speaking on the Turkish channel Haburturk, Fidan declared, "Stay away from the Middle East, or the fire will come and find you."...

23. Minister Michaelidou affirms Cyprus' commitment to European schools

Cyprus has the intention to prioritize the aims of the European Schools System the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026, Minister of Education, Sport and Youth Dr. Athena Michaelidou has said....

24. Greek olive oil producers reject bulk sales, thrive in export market

They knew the easy way. They could have effortlessly sent their oil in bulk to Italy....

25. Greek experts debut 'awakening in Delphi' program

A new seminar developed by two Greek psychologists with significant professional experience......

26. Cypriots torn between Palestine and Israel

The Greek Cypriot approach to the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis has always been conflicted, mainly because we don't know with whom to identify....

27. Hadjimanoli: ''We hope to expand into the Asian market''

Marina Hadjimanoli stepped into her role as Deputy Minister of Shipping amidst a period of upheaval, with the shipping sector grappling with various challenges including geopolitical conflicts and safeguarding supply chains against potential terrorist threats targeting merchant vessels....

28. Greece moves to six-day workweek

In a move garnering attention, Greece is set to implement a six-day workweek, with discussions sparked in German media regarding the country's unique approach....

29. The CIA's secret plans for Cyprus

The CIA was drafting scenarios for the geographic separation of Greeks and Turks in Cyprus as early as 1964. These plans, ranging from relocating Turkish Cypriots to Turkey to exchanges of populations and territories with Greece...

30. Limassol's March 25th parade keeps tradition alive

In the heart of Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, Minister Marios Hartsiotis led a lively parade, bringing together people from all walks of life. This event wasn't just about celebrating, it was a chance to honor Greece's journey through time....