Global Greek Professionals Gather in Athens for GetGreece's Networking Event
Greek professionals from around the world gathered in Athens on October 15 for GetGreece's first networking event in Greece, a sold-out night at CityZEN with the Acropolis in view. Here is how it went and where we meet next.
Greek Court Freezes 5-Star Hotel Construction on Milos Greece
A Greek appeals court has frozen work on a five-star hotel at Pachaina, Milos, until it hears an appeal by environmental groups. It comes days after state auditors said the nearby White Coast resort should never have got a permit.
Oxi Day 2026: What Greece Celebrates on October 28
On October 28, Greece remembers the morning in 1940 when it said no to Mussolini. Here is what happened, why Oxi Day still matters, how Greeks at home and abroad celebrate, and what is open and closed in 2026.
Greece's €500m Home Renovation Grant: Who Qualifies and What It Pays
Greece has published the rules for its €500 million Home Renovation program, which covers 70% to 95% of the cost of fixing up older homes, up to €36,000 each. Empty homes go first, but applications are not open yet.
Greeks Abroad Are Getting Their Greek Affairs in Order. You Should Too.
Rules in Greece are tightening and more of the process is moving online. For families abroad with a house, a tax number or a citizenship claim still waiting, this is what to sort out first.
The Other Side of Santorini: History, Wine and Quiet Villages
A lot of people give Santorini two days. Stay longer and you find Akrotiri, Ancient Thera, two superb museums, the volcano and Therasia, basket-trained vines and quiet villages.
The 15 Largest Cities in Greece by Population
Greece's 15 largest cities ranked with official ELSTAT 2021 census figures, from Athens and Thessaloniki to Patras, Heraklion and Kalamata, with what each city is known for and why it is worth a visit.
Tzatziki or Ketchup and Mustard? How Greeks Really Eat Gyro
Abroad, tzatziki is the gyro sauce. In Thessaloniki, ketchup and mustard is a perfectly normal order. Here is how Greeks really eat gyro, region by region, where it came from, and how to order like a local.
Athens National Archaeological Museum Extension Lowered by 3 Meters
Greece's most important museum is getting a major extension, and the final design has just changed shape. What moved, what critics still question, and when could work start?
Where Are Australia's Biggest Greek Communities? How Your City Ranks
Melbourne has the most Greeks and the highest share, but Darwin is a close second. We ranked Australia's cities by Greek share and Greek population using 2021 Census data.
