IMF forecasts steady 2% growth for Greece amid global volatility

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts 2% growth for the Greek economy in both 2025 and 2026, modestly down from 2.3% in 2024 but still outpacing the eurozone average, its latest World Economic Outlook has said. Unemployment is projected...

Some good news on climate change (sort of)

As oceans rise, glaciers melt and some parts of the world flood while others bake in drought, good news about climate change is scarce. Thus, a report last week from Ember Energy Research is worth noting. Ember is an energy think tank registered...

Sustainable Travel in the Mediterranean: The 2025 Guide

The Mediterranean has always been the world’s favourite sea – shimmering, sunlit, and endlessly diverse. Yet behind the postcard views, a quiet transformation is taking place. Across southern Europe, sustainability has moved from buzzword to...

Prince Albert II visits Sporades, Greece, to support monk seal conservation

Prince Albert II has travelled to the Sporades archipelago in the Aegean Sea to witness first hand the conservation efforts protecting the Mediterranean’s rarest marine mammals: the endangered monk seal. On October 9th, the Prince visited the...

Greece Ranked 12th Best Country in World for Foreign Pensioners

Foreigners looking for a country with a good quality of life, climate and big tax breaks for pensioners are finding Greece so attractive as a place to retire that the country was named the 12th best in the world. That was according to the Global...

Greek scholar: China's humanistic spirit and 'Green Shanghai' impress me

The World Conference on China Studies opened in Shanghai on Tuesday, under the theme of "Historical and Contemporary China: A Global Perspective". Visiting China for the fourth time, Konstantinos Polymeros, a professor at the University of Western...

Panic in Spain, Greece, Italy, and France as tourists face major problem

Europe is experiencing a tourism boom unlike anything in recent history, but not everyone is celebrating, as a growing anti-tourism sentiment has spread. Countries like Spain, Greece, Italy, and France are welcoming record-breaking numbers of...

Marching Huskies weather rain to take high honors

Photo courtesy of MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Reese Bennett (center) plays a trumpet solo on stage during ‘Medusa’ as he is flanked by Lia Barahona as Medusa (left) and Anna Miller as Perseus (right) on Saturday. Color guard member Catalina...

Commission greenlights Greece’s 6th payment request for €2.44 billion under RRF

ECONOMY The European Commission said Tuesday that Greece has satisfactorily completed the 32 milestones and seven targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision for the sixth instalment of funds under the Recovery and Resilience Facility...

How geography destines art: Climates that shape creativity

There are cities that seduce artists not through intellect but through temperature. Miami is one of them. It is a city that glows rather than shines, where light doesn’t simply illuminate but persuades – persuades the eye to see more, the heart to...

Inside Costa Navarino: Greece’s Luxury Destination Courts Middle Eastern Travelers

Costa Navarino, a sprawling 1,000-hectare luxury resort in the southwestern corner of Greece, is redefining integrated luxury travel. Combining championship golf, breathtaking beachfront access, and upscale residential communities, the destination...

Local Showers in Southern Greece and Mild Temperatures

Cloudier weather is expected across Greece on Tuesday, with local showers mainly in the southern parts of the country. Rain is forecast for the southern Ionian Islands, the Peloponnese, and western Crete, while isolated thunderstorms may occur...

SETE – Insuring businesses against natural disasters

As part of the “METRON Sustainable Tourism” initiative, a Webinar entitled “Insuring Businesses against Natural Disasters. Framework and Good Practices” was held on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The climate crisis and the increasing frequency of...

Diaspora and Greek Politics: Sentiment Instead of Scrutiny

Parts of the Greek diaspora approach Greek politicians with deference. Credit: Greek Reporter Parts of the diaspora still approach Greek politics with the same tolerance that once enabled dysfunction at home. Many approach politicians from Greece...

Flower Cart Brings Joy to Athens Hospital Patients

A long line of patients, visitors and hospital staff waited patiently in the lobby of Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on a weekday morning in late August. Those at the front of the line stood shoulder to shoulder, hunched over a long table...

Wildlife cameras capture critters from suburb to farm to forest

John King knows there are deer on his small Madison County farm. Lots and lots of deer. He and his wife also have seen red foxes, coyotes and raccoons, among other wildlife. So, when he got an opportunity to help a student researcher by putting a...

Athens is in a “maturity” phase – Evgenios Vasilikos in Tornos News

Athens’ tourism continues to move with strong momentum, as the capital records a steady increase in arrivals, high visitor satisfaction rates and ever-increasing international interest. These findings, Evgenios Vasilikos, President of the Athens –...

Greek Artist Jiorjo Blends Minimalism and Meaning Through the Lens of Hellenic Heritage

From the ancient city of Kavala, Greece, to the creative hubs of Germany, Greek artist Georgios, known professionally as Jiorjo, has built a life devoted to painting and contemporary art. What began as a personal passion has evolved into a vital...

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and St. Demetrios of Astoria Approve Framework to Strengthen Financial Oversight and Transparency

Orthodox Observer Astoria, NY — After extensive discussions and thoughtful consideration, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) and the Hellenic Orthodox Community of St. Demetrios of Astoria have jointly agreed to implement a new...

Greece’s Resorts Thrive as “Coolcation” Trend Extends the Season

Greek resorts are experiencing their best October on record, with occupancy levels in many cases surpassing even those of August. Despite the month starting with rain and cooler temperatures, international travelers are embracing the “coolcation”...