Vissi to Karvelas: He demanded €1.5 million, or he would stop the OAKA concert
Anna Vissi says Nikos Karvelas demanded €1.5 million before her OAKA concert and threatened to ruin her. He says he was left unpaid and felt crushed.
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Greece marks three years since the Hamas attack on Israel
On the third anniversary of 7 October 2023, Greece’s foreign ministry called for a permanent Gaza ceasefire, the 20-point plan’s second phase, and a two-state solution.
€10,000 border relocation grants open on 14 October
Greece opens a €10,000 grant on 14 October for people who settle in border regions, with half paid up front. Anakainizo paperwork starts within ten days.
Greece takes command of Operation Irini from Italy
The Italian Navy has handed command of Operation Irini to the Greek Navy, which will keep the European Union mission in the central Mediterranean and continue enforcing the UN arms embargo on Libya. Greek Navy commander Stavros Polydoros will lead the operation. Three Greek warships — HS Navarinon, Nearchos and Kimon…
€1,200 Athens Job Splits Greek Reddit on Cost of Living
An Athens gaming-job offer of €1,100 to €1,200 has restarted the r/greece argument: young Greeks are working, and still cannot cover rent.
Greek ambassador in Australia welcomes Cyprus’s new deputy minister
Ambassador Stavros Venizelos welcomed Cyprus deputy minister Charalambos Kyriakidis in Australia and wished him well in his new duties.
Deep Purple brings five decades of rock to Athens on 13 October
Deep Purple play Telekom Center Athens on 13 October 2026, their only Greek date, with UK act Jayler as special guest.
Church Denies Russian Troops Lost Dmitry Donskoy Relic
A fragment of Dmitry Donskoy’s hand, sent to the Ukraine front in September, is reported missing. The Russian Orthodox Church calls the claim a fabrication.
Italy Now Serves the Iced Espresso Greece Invented in 1991
The Greek freddo espresso, shaken with ice since 1991, has a cousin in Italy’s caffè shakerato. The foam is the point, and Greece got there first.
Top outdoor activities in Kefalonia
Kayaking, Melissani and Drogarati caves, hikes on Mount Ainos, diving, coasteering and Robola-country bike routes: what to do outdoors on Kefalonia.
Greek Cinemas Suspend Naza Screenings At Directors’ Request
Israeli documentary directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor have asked Greek distributors Filmtrade and Tanweer to suspend screenings of their film Naza on October 7, the anniversary of the 2023 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. Following the directors’ request, the distributors asked the cinemas screening the…
Turkey Records Highest Number of Airspace Violations in Two Months
Turkey committed 15 Greek airspace violations on October 6, following a dogfight between Turkish and Greek F-16s west of Kastellorizo.
Archbishop Makarios: do not rush God’s time because we fear our own
Archbishop Makarios of Australia says some delays are preparation, not refusal, in an Instagram message on trust, patience and God’s timing.
Hellenic Film Society screens four Michael Cacoyannis films at the 2026 New York Greek Film Expo
Zorba the Greek, Stella, A Girl in Black and Windfall in Athens screen 16–18 October at the Museum of the Moving Image, part of the 2026 New York Greek Film Expo.
Marco Rubio To Call For A Cultural Renaissance From Acropolis
Marco Rubio will deliver a speech from Athens on the future of Western civilisation, calling for a renaissance of the Western spirit.
US and Greece to Tackle Defence, Energy and Regional Security
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Greece on Tuesday evening for the 6th Greece-US Strategic Dialogue, with energy, security, defence, high technology, geopolitical developments and the protection of cultural heritage at the centre of his meetings in Athens. Rubio landed at Athens International Airport at…
Rhodes Eyes Major Tourism Opportunity in Indian Travel Market
Rhodes is targeting India’s huge tourism market as more than 400 Indian travel professionals attend the TAFI Convention 2026.
Greece Promotes Santorini and Mykonos to Global Travel Markets
Greece brings international travel media and tourism officials to Santorini and Mykonos for the 2026 GNTO Tourism Forum.
Olympiacos Begin Balkan Cup with Dominant 3-0 Victory
Olympiacos women’s volleyball team opened the Balkan Cup with a dominant 3-0 win over CSKA Sofia in just 66 minutes in Strumica.
Greece Advances €17.4 Million Halkidiki Fishing Port Upgrade
Greece has taken a significant step towards completing the fishing port of Neos Marmaras in Halkidiki, with Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas signing a €6.3 million supplementary contract for the major port project. The contract was signed today in Neos Marmaras, where Dimas represented Prime…
Greece Pushes New Gas and Oil Routes to Central Europe
Greece and three Balkan nations agree to expand the Vertical Gas Corridor and explore new gas and oil links to Central Europe.
Greece’s AEGEAN Launches Direct Athens-Damascus Flights
AEGEAN will launch direct Athens-Damascus flights on December 2, 2026, while planning expansion to Libya and resuming Athens-Dubai flights.
Marco Rubio Lands in Athens Ahead of Major Speech on the Future of the West
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Athens ahead of a major speech at the Pnyx expected to call for a “great renewal of the Western spirit”.
Bank of France Governor Praises Greece’s Economic Recovery
François Villeroy de Galhau, Honorary Governor of the Bank of France, has described Greece’s economic progress as an example of courage and success that deserves wider recognition. Speaking during a discussion at the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) Annual General Meeting, Villeroy de Galhau said several EU…
Greek Literature Takes Centre Stage at Frankfurt Book Fair
Greece will showcase 282 books, 47 publishers and leading Greek authors at the 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair from October 7 to 11.
Ancient Greek Tragedies Return To The Stage In South Korea
Ancient Greek myths return to South Korea as Anthropolis reimagines the tragedies of Thebes for a world facing violence and crisis.
Mitsotakis Steps Up Push for Return of Parthenon Sculptures
1Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says the return of the Parthenon Sculptures must be part of any future debate over closer EU-UK ties.
Bulgarian PM says drone attack on commercial vessels is ‘blatant violation of international law’
Two commercial vessels were hit by drones around 80 miles off Bulgaria’s coast, with one ship sinking and two sailors seriously injured.
Giorgos Mazonakis: Safe Seized From His Home Found Completely Empty
A safe seized from Giorgos Mazonakis’ home in Voula has been opened in the presence of his lawyer and found completely empty as investigators continue examining his death.
Rubio demands answers from Russia after plague death report as he heads to Greece
Marco Rubio is demanding answers from Russia over a reported plague death in Siberia as the US secretary of state prepares to travel to Greece.
Greek LNG carrier struck leaving Strait of Hormuz; crew unhurt
The Greek-flagged LNG carrier Maran Gas Mystras was struck by an unidentified projectile while leaving the Strait of Hormuz. The 30-member crew is safe, and the ship continued under its own power
Foreign National Arrested Over Alleged Espionage in Crete
A 37-year-old woman was arrested in Souda after police allegedly caught her photographing military facilities at the naval base.
Widows and Orphans Pay €220 Million a Year in 6% Health Levy
Widows and orphans in Greece pay an estimated €220 million a year through the 6% EOPYY health levy on survivor pensions.
Drone Strikes Hit Two Ships 80 Nautical Miles Off Bulgarian Coast
Two ships have been hit by drones in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation. The vessels sent distress signals at around 4am on Tuesday, October 6, in waters approximately 80 nautical miles east of Cape St Athanasius and the town of Byala. By around…
“They want to stop our F-35s”: How Turkish media read Rubio’s Athens trip
Turkish media are watching US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Athens closely, and reading it almost entirely through the lens of Greek–Turkish rivalry. The focus is the F-35, Greece’s arms programs, and the planned electricity link between Cyprus and Crete. Turkish media expect the Greek side to raise both a…
IMEC is more than a railway and covers digital, electricity cables
A Gulf News opinion piece argues that the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) should not be judged only by how quickly a cross-border freight railway is built, because digital cables, electricity links and a clean-hydrogen pipeline could advance on separate timelines. Writing in Gulf News on October 3…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Arrives in Athens Today
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Athens for the sixth Greece-US Strategic Dialogue, with defence, energy and regional security on the agenda.
Stelios Hadjiioannou Marries Orla Murphy in Monaco in Intimate Ceremony
Sir Stelios Hadjiioannou has married longtime partner Orla Murphy in an intimate civil ceremony in Monaco, with around 50 guests attending before a reception at historic Villa La Vigie.
European Union Introduces New Rules on Air Passenger Rights
New EU air travel rules from October 2027 will bring clearer rights on delays, refunds, compensation, baggage, family seating and disruptions.
Greece Seeks Advanced Secret US Missiles to Boost Air Force
Greece seeks AIM-260, JASSM-ER, AMRAAM and other advanced US weapons for its F-35s and F-16 Vipers.
Giorgos Mazonakis Death: Forensic Leak Reveals Groin Punctures
Horrific details have leaked from the forensic case file investigating the tragic death of music icon Giorgos Mazonakis. Leaked deposition transcripts from primary defendant Dr Ioanna Gaka expose an agonising final timeline inside the Kolonaki clinic, including at least eight needle puncture wounds spanning his limbs…
Preserving Heritage: AI Learns Greece’s Endangered Regional Languages and Dialects
Microsoft’s Lingua program is helping researchers digitally record endangered Greek dialects, including Romani and Tsakonian, to bring them to Large Language Models.
Melbourne’s Diaspora Youth Return Inspired After Unforgettable Journey Through Greece
Seventeen young Greek-Australians from Melbourne return from an unforgettable cultural tour across Attica and Delphi, culminating in a meeting with PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Massive New Three-Storey Greek Eatery ‘Helios Hotel’ Now Open in Malvern
The team behind Sowl and Aegli has officially opened Helios Hotel at 256 Glenferrie Road, Malvern. Despite the name, it's an ambitious three-storey, 300-capacity modern Greek restaurant open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday. Greek City Times is visiting soon—read our first look.
Empty Classrooms on Kalamos: The Silent Crisis Threatening the Future of Greece’s Small Islands
With only two pupils left, the last school on the Greek island of Kalamos faces permanent closure, highlighting the nation's severe demographic crisis and population decline.
Greek Authorities Uncover Money-Laundering Via Utility Companies
Greek authorities uncover a money-laundering scheme allegedly using utility companies and inflated bill payments to obtain legitimate-looking refunds.
Greek influencer Effie Papamichali cries after Instagram suspends her 100,000-follower account
Effie Papamichali says Instagram suspended her 100,000-follower account on 24 August over a “dangerous organisations” policy. She is still waiting on her appeal.
Greek Elected President of European Ethical Banking Federation
Greek banker Panagiotis Tournavitis becomes the first Greek president of FEBEA as ethical finance grows across Europe.
End of the Line: Greek-Australian Driver Vince Vassiliou Retires Sydney’s Iconic K-Set ‘Silver’ Trains
An iconic piece of Sydney’s history has come to an end. Driven by proud Greek-Australian veteran Vince Vassiliou, the city's last K-set "silver" train completed its final journey after more than 40 years on the tracks. Read about the emotional farewell and the family legacy continuing behind the wheel.
Renowned Greek Philosopher Ioanna Koutsouradi Dies at 89
Acclaimed Greek-Turkish philosopher and human rights champion Ioanna Koutsouradi (İoanna Kuçuradi) has passed away in Istanbul at 89. Read about her legacy.
Historic Astoria Greek Bakery ‘Lefkos Pirgos’ Sold After 58 Years
Lefkos Pirgos, the historic Greek bakery on Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria, has been sold after 58 years of ownership by the Pantazis family. Read the emotional farewell.
Greek Legal Pioneer Eugenia Mitrakas OAM Honoured with Law Institute of Victoria Life Membership
Greek-born legal pioneer Eugenia Mitrakas OAM has been awarded Honorary Life Membership by the Law Institute of Victoria, marking a historic 50-year career.
One-Armed Melbourne Jeweller Conned Greek Diaspora Out of Millions Before Sudden Death
Prominent Collins Street jeweller Frank Athanasopoulos conned Melbourne's Greek diaspora out of millions before dying just ahead of facing official police charges.
Greek-Panamanian entrepreneur Antonio “Toño” Androutsos opens Toño’s Factory in Panama City
Toño’s Factory in Corozal combines a coffee plant, bean-to-bar chocolate and an all-day café, tracing products to Barú Black Mountain on Volcán Barú.
Crete fertility clinic trial opens with Australian families among the victims
A year-long trial into the Mediterranean Fertility Centre in Chania starts in mid-October. Prosecutors allege fake IVF, stolen eggs and trafficking. Australians are among those affected.
Sydney consulate explains how Greeks in Australia can register to vote
The Greek Consulate in Sydney briefed community groups on registering to vote online or in person before the next Greek elections. Deadlines are tight once the vote is called.
153 Livestock Farms To Be Tested For Sheep and Goat Pox
Authorities will test 153 livestock farms in Epirus for sheep and goat pox, with blood samples taken from 15 animals at each farm.
Mitsotakis says New Democracy can win a majority again in 2027
At New Democracy’s 52nd anniversary, Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the party can pass 40% again in the 2027 elections and secure a governing majority.
Two Greek Water Polo Players Among World’s Top Five
Greek water polo stars Stelios Argyropoulos and Dimitris Skoumpakis are among five nominees for the 2026 World Aquatics Player of the Year award.
Schools See Sharp 14.5% Drop in Student Numbers
Student numbers in Eastern Thessaloniki primary schools have fallen 14.48% in five years, with 3,746 fewer pupils across 131 public schools.
58,000 Join Greece Race for the Cure 2026 in Athens
More than 58,000 people joined the 18th Greece Race for the Cure in Athens and across the country, backing Alma Zois programmes for women with breast cancer.
Former Prince Andrew Takes Legal Action Over Epstein Arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is challenging the legality of police action and search warrants linked to his February arrest over Epstein-related allegations.
Greek Muftis Present Thrace Model of Coexistence at International Conference
Muftis from Didymoteicho and Komotini represented Greece at international Islamic conferences in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, highlighting Thrace’s coexistence.
Two Greek Youngsters Make Finals for European Golden Boy 2026
Greek youngsters Konstantinos Karetsas and Charalampos Kostoulas have made the 25-player shortlist for the European Golden Boy 2026 award.
Greece is One Win Away from European Championship Finals
Greece U21 needs a two-goal win against Northern Ireland to secure direct qualification for the 2027 European Under-21 Championship finals.
Greece Seeks Two Minehunters From Italy To Boost Navy
Greece is discussing the possible transfer of two used Italian minehunters as Athens seeks to strengthen the Hellenic Navy’s mine warfare capabilities.
Greece and Egypt Seek Stronger Tourism Cooperation and Air Links
Greece and Egypt seek stronger tourism cooperation, improved air connectivity and closer collaboration through their trilateral partnership with Cyprus.
Athens Imposes Public Restrictions Ahead of Marco Rubio Visit
Athens authorities have announced extensive traffic restrictions and security measures across the city centre ahead of the visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, 7 October. The General Police Directorate of Attica said the measures will include a temporary ban on all public outdoor gatherings and…
Greek Military Personnel Jailed Over $8 million Crypto Pyramid Scheme
Two Greek military personnel have been jailed over an alleged $8 million cryptocurrency pyramid scheme involving at least 10,000 investors.
Greek Legend Nana Mouskouri Receives Germany’s Highest Honour
Greek singer Nana Mouskouri has received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, alongside 20 other prominent figures, for their contributions to ensuring that democracy in Germany could flourish and remain alive. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented the honours as part of this year’s…
Mazonakis case: Doctor says she performed plasmapheresis on herself and her daughter
The doctor held in the Giorgos Mazonakis inquiry says in a court memorandum that she underwent plasmapheresis and that the same procedure was performed on her daughter.
Transport Ship Neptune Runs Aground off Salamina
The Neptune Ethos ran aground off Salamina on Monday night, with Neptune Lines confirming all 36 people aboard are safe and no pollution occurred.
Armed Turkish F-16s in Dogfight West of Kastelorizo
Greek fighters intercepted a pair of armed Turkish F-16s west of Kastelorizo on 5 October after they entered the Athens FIR, forcing them back to the Istanbul FIR.
Dendias Asks Italy for Two Used Minehunters at Venice ADRION Talks
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias asked Italy’s Guido Crosetto in Venice about transferring two second-hand minehunters, on the sidelines of the ADRION meeting.
Explosives Warning Found on Turkish Passenger Plane, 143 Evacuated
A Turkish flight from Ankara to Şanlıurfa was evacuated after a note warning of explosives was found on board. 143 people were taken off the aircraft.
Greece Rejects Turkish Permission Demand as Cyprus-Crete Power Cable Surveys Near Restart
Greece is preparing to resume seabed surveys for the Cyprus-Crete power cable, but Turkey is warning it will not allow activity in waters it claims as its continental shelf.
Bob Dimitrov and the Mazonakis Estate: What We Know About the Inheritance Claims
Bob Dimitrov, one of Giorgos Mazonakis’ closest friends, has become the focus of speculation over the singer’s estate, but no evidence confirms he will inherit any part of the fortune.
BREAKING: Asian Nations Tighten Border Controls Over Suspected Plague Case in Russia
AsiansAsian countries are tightening border health controls following reports of a suspected plague case in Russia, although Moscow has not confirmed a pneumonic plague outbreak.
India and Cyprus open first Joint Maritime Committee, eye Mumbai business forum
An Indian delegation led by Venkatesapathy S., Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is in Cyprus for the first meeting of the India–Cyprus Joint Maritime Committee and a round of talks with the island’s maritime industry. He is accompanied by Deependra Singh…
From Ancient Greece to a 2026 Summer Staple: The Greek Sandal
The Greek sandal is back for summer 2026 in jelly, raffia, metallic leather and barely-there shapes, with Greece still at the centre.
Turkish-Owned Cargo Ship Hit by Drone Off Romania in Black Sea
A Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain from Ukraine to Italy was reportedly struck by a drone in the Black Sea off the Romanian coast, prompting a search-and-rescue operation.
Mitsotakis warns Turkey: European defence funds cannot come without conditions
Kyriakos Mitsotakis has warned that Turkey cannot access European defence programmes without conditions protecting the security interests of EU member states.
Spain’s Pedro Sánchez calls snap election as housing crisis threatens his grip on power
Pedro Sánchez has called a snap Spanish election for November 29 as a housing crisis, corruption scandals and strong polling for the conservative PP put his Socialist government under growing pressure.
Rubio heads to Athens, not Ankara, as Greece pushes for F-35s, new weapons and energy backing
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Athens for high-level talks with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with F-35s, new weapons, energy projects and tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean high on the agenda.
Trump Shares Christodoulides Interview Calling the US Cyprus’s Closest Ally
Donald Trump shared an interview in which Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus–US ties are at their highest level, with Washington the island’s closest ally in defence and energy.
Archaeologists uncover 250-metre wall at ancient Greek city of Blaundos in Türkiye
Archaeologists uncovered a 250-metre Hellenistic wall around the North Temple at Blaundos in Uşak. The ancient Greek city is also known for 400 rock-cut family tombs.
October 5, 1941: Macedonian Struggle hero Nikolaos Dailakis killed by Bulgarian occupiers during WWII
Nikolaos (Lakis) Dailakis, a prominent Slavophone Greek revolutionary and hero of the Macedonian Struggle, was killed on October 5, 1941, during the Axis occupation of Greece in World War II
Aegean Airlines Breaks Silence on Volotea Takeover Reports
Aegean Airlines has rejected reports that it plans to take control of Volotea, despite holding more than 20 per cent of the Spanish low cost carrier.
Greece Bulgaria Artifact Deal Raises Hopes for Parthenon Sculptures Return
The Ecumenical Patriarchate has welcomed an agreement between Greece and Bulgaria for the return of historic Greek religious artifacts, saying the deal could provide an example for the repatriation of cultural treasures held abroad. The agreement marks the beginning of the return of valuable religious and cultural…
Greek Police Arrest 17 in $8 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme
Hellenic Police arrested 17 people in a crypto pyramid scheme that took about $8 million from at least 10,000 investors. Raids in nine regions seized cash, phones and computers.
The Story Behind “Ores Mikres” & The Legacy of Giorgos Mazonakis
Discover the profound history behind the hit Greek song "Ores Mikres". Explore its creation by Giorgos Sampanis and its eternal legacy following Giorgos Mazonakis's tragic passing.
Nikos Dendias Uses Alimos Rally to Signal His Place in New Democracy Ahead of 2027
Defence Minister Nikos Dendias drew more than 3,500 people in Alimos, stressing his New Democracy record and warning on polls ahead of the 2027 elections in southern Athens.
Greek Australian developers bring Novotel to Castle Hill
Accor will operate a 143-room Novotel at Nova Rêve in Castle Hill, opening in early 2029. The hotel is being built by Greek Australian developers Sam Kassis and Romio Georges of Reve Group.
Eight Trapped in Crete’s Samaria Gorge as Flooding Causes Major Damage
Eight people remain trapped in Samaria Gorge as torrential rain causes widespread flooding and destruction across Crete, with rescue teams waiting for conditions to improve.
Greek Australian entrepreneur takes Adelaide swimwear brand to the US
Greek Australian entrepreneur Jordy Kallios has helped take Adelaide-born Vacay Swimwear to the US after the brand secured a major deal with retail giant Nordstrom.
Teenager Suspected of Running KillSec Ransomware Group as Police Seize Servers in International Crackdown
A 16-year-old is suspected of being the main operator of the KillSec ransomware group after an international crackdown saw police seize servers, arrest three suspects and secure 110 terabytes of stolen data.
Public Map in Istanbul Shows Cyprus and Rhodes As Turkish
A historical Ahd-i Millî map displayed in Istanbul places Cyprus, Rhodes and Western Thrace within a territory shown as Greater Turkey.
Greece Showcases Two Acts At Worldwide Music Expo
Greece will showcase its contemporary music at WOMEX 2026 in Spain, with Kadinelia and Alkyone representing the country in two showcases.
Trump Withdraws B-1 Bombers from UK After Security Incident
The US has withdrawn B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after a security incident near the UK base led to six arrests.
Mazonakis Questioned €6,000 Plasmapheresis Cost Before His Death
New testimony has shed light on the final days of Giorgos Mazonakis, with hypnotherapist Nasos Komianos telling an investigating magistrate that the singer had questioned a plasmapheresis treatment costing up to €6,000 before his death.New testimony has shed light on the final days of Giorgos Mazonakis, with…