Tourist arrivals continue to break records, yet spending per visitor remains weak and average stays are getting shorter. The data suggest that Greece's tourism-led growth model is reaching its limits, raising new questions about long-term competitiveness and sustainable economic development.
The UN Secretary-General’s mission to Cyprus is not just another diplomatic visit. It is a final attempt to determine whether there is enough political ground for a new five-party conference or whether the Cyprus file will be handed to his successor without meaningful progress.
UNESCO has recognized the unique union of myth, history and biodiversity embodied by Mount Olympus, bringing a twelve-year national effort to completion and opening a new chapter of enhanced protection, international visibility and sustainable development.
Greece stands on the verge of a landmark cultural achievement as UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee prepares to decide whether Mount Olympus will be inscribed as a site of Outstanding Universal Value. Following weeks of intensive diplomatic efforts, the Greek delegation is cautiously optimistic that the legendary mountain—revered for both its natural richness and its unparalleled place in world mythology—will soon join the prestigious World Heritage List.
The meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides signals the start of a decisive diplomatic phase for the Cyprus issue. With the European Union taking a more active role and UN Secretary-General António Guterres preparing to visit the island, Athens and Nicosia are seeking to forge a unified European strategy ahead of renewed negotiations.
Four new applications and three resubmitted files have received licences to establish and operate university branches for the 2026–2027 academic year. Georgetown, Iowa State, Roger Williams, the European University Cyprus, Derby, Essex and Sorbonne Paris Nord are set to reshape Greece’s higher education landscape, while two applications were rejected and the next decisive stage will be the accreditation of individual degree programmes.
Just days before UN Secretary-General António Guterres travels to Cyprus in an effort to revive negotiations, Turkey has once again reaffirmed its commitment to a two-state solution, complicating prospects for a renewed peace process and signaling that Ankara has no intention of returning to the federal framework endorsed by the United Nations.
Speaking at the Newsbeast.gr conference on the future of pharmaceutical clawback, Greece's Minister of Health outlined the government's strategy to reshape pharmaceutical policy through artificial intelligence, investment incentives, digital transformation and broader patient access to innovative therapies.
Greece is moving ahead with the largest integrated air- and missile-defence programme in its modern history. With an investment exceeding €3 billion, Greek industrial participation worth more than €700 million and a domestically controlled command-and-control architecture, “Achilles’ Shield” is designed to transform the country’s defence against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones and complex hybrid threats.
A high-level diplomatic offensive is unfolding ahead of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ visit to Cyprus, as President Nikos Christodoulides convenes the National Council, prepares for strategic consultations with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens, and closely coordinates with the European Union and the United Nations. Against the backdrop of renewed regional tensions, the coming days are expected to shape the next chapter of the Cyprus peace process.
Marking the 52nd anniversary of the restoration of democracy in Greece, President of the Hellenic Republic Konstantinos Tasoulas delivered a message of unity, institutional responsibility and national resolve, linking the achievements of the post-1974 democratic era with the continuing struggle for a just and viable solution to the Cyprus issue.
The European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russia highlights the delicate balance between geopolitical pressure and economic reality. Following strong objections from Athens, Brussels preserved an exemption for pre-war LNG transport contracts, allowing Greek shipping companies—including George Prokopiou's Dynagas—to continue servicing existing agreements while reinforcing Europe's broader sanctions framework.
With a minute of silence for the 104 victims of the 2018 wildfire tragedy, Greece’s Parliament focused on remembrance, accountability, institutional reforms, and a new strategy for managing natural disasters.
At the “ATHINA26: Empowering Greece’s Next Generation” conference, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted diaspora engagement, economic recovery, digital transformation, investment opportunities and Greece’s growing geopolitical role.
With the completion of the Central Greece Motorway (E65), the Mitsotakis government highlights a major infrastructure achievement expected to transform transport links, strengthen regional growth, and boost trade, tourism, and investment opportunities.
The successful share capital increase marks a strategic milestone for AKTOR Group, as CEO Alexandros Exarchou highlights strong international investor confidence and a new phase of accelerated growth.
Greece’s National Security Council has approved a new generation of defense procurement centered on multi-layered air defense, drones, artificial intelligence, and stronger domestic defense industry participation.
Washington makes it clear that Ankara has yet to meet the legal requirements for acquiring F-35 fighter jets, reaffirming its firm stance despite continued strategic cooperation within NATO.
Turkey has launched seismic surveys through August 30 for the planned Anamur–Teknecik gas pipeline. Behind the stated goal of supplying northern Cyprus with natural gas, Nicosia sees deeper integration of the occupied area into Turkey and a fresh attempt to reshape the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Speaking to ERTNews, Greece’s Education Minister outlined the government’s roadmap for university entry scores, non-state universities, student housing, permanent teacher recruitment, upper secondary school reform and the redevelopment of university buildings.
Banks, energy groups, shipping families, charitable foundations and institutional bodies are financing critical infrastructure, drones, cyber defence, military hospitals and academies. Nikos Dendias is seeking to revive Greece’s tradition of national benefactors—under the essential condition of full transparency and operational value.
