
Greece Climbs to 15th in Global Tourism with 36 Million Visitors
This marks a 106% recovery from pre-pandemic levels, outpacing the European average. In just one year, Greece jumped from 13th to 9th globally in tourist arrivals.
This marks a 106% recovery from pre-pandemic levels, outpacing the European average. In just one year, Greece jumped from 13th to 9th globally in tourist arrivals.
“More than a year after Greece’s landmark legislation on marriage and adoption equality, we celebrate the progress that has been made, while recognizing that the journey towards full equality continues
A highly contentious Egyptian court ruling has transferred ownership of the historic St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai to the Egyptian state, sparking tensions with Greece and raising concerns about the site’s future.
Leading Greek filmmakers Yorgos Lanthimos and Costa-Gavras were amongst a group of 350 international actors, directors and producers who have signed an open letter at the Cannes Film Festival condemning the brutal killing by Israeli armed forces of Fatima Hassouna, a young Palestinian photojournalist and protagonist of the acclaimed documentary, “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk”.
According to official data from the Hellenic Traffic Police, between 11 and 27 April 2025, a total of 1.9 million vehicles were recorded leaving the metropolitan areas. Despite a 17.2% drop in fatal accidents compared to Easter 2024 (24 this year versus 29 last year), the toll remains grim.
The findings challenge common assumptions about who feels lonely—and where.