Suicide and Mental Health in Greece: Going Beyond the Stigma

The phone rings. On the other end of the line… silence. Minutes pass, someone in a shaky voice struggles to ask for help. Despair. Isolation. Anxiety. The three main reasons people call 1018, the Klimaka suicide prevention hotline in Greece. Εvery story is …

Greece Bans Burning of Crops Following 70 Wildfires on Tuesday

Greece’s Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has announced a nationwide ban on crop burning following an emergency meeting convened on Tuesday. The decision comes in response to the alarming surge in wildfires across Greece over the past week, …

Greece Condemns Atrocities Against Civilians in Syria

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the ongoing atrocities against innocent civilians in Syria, in an official statement issued on Monday March 10, highlighting the plight of various communities, including Christians and Alawites. As …

Kasos, the Hidden Gem of Greece’s Untouched Isles

The island boasts rugged landscapes, charming whitewashed villages, crystal-clear waters, and a rich maritime history. Credit: Ioannis Fakis , CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia Kasos is a hidden gem in the Aegean Sea, a small and unspoiled island in Greece that …

Greece: the mass movement is back on track!

On the same date, in 2023, a massive crash between a passenger train and a freight train cost the lives of 11 workers and 46 passengers, mainly youth. This was the fruit of a long process of degradation, accelerated after the national railway company was …

7 years after Greece’s deadliest wildfire, court to reassess guilt of 21 defendants

Seven years after Greece’s deadliest wildfire, which claimed 104 lives in the coastal town of Mati, east of Athens, the prosecutor at the Three-Member Misdemeanor Appeal Court in Athens will recommend whether the 21 defendants should be convicted as their …

Greece Set to Launch Voluntary Military Service for Women

Military parade in Athens. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece has announced that its armed forces will begin the voluntary enlistment of women as part of the country’s “Agenda 2030,” an approach aiming to reform the Greek Armed Forces. The announcement was made …

Lennon Miller called up to Scotland squad for Nations League play-off against Greece

Steve Clarke has announced his Scotland squad for the upcoming games against Greece – with Lennon Miller of Motherwell handed his first call-up. The national team travel to Athens for the first leg of the Nations League play-off game next Thursday before …

Millionaires Migrate to Greece, Boosting Capital Inflow and Real Estate

The country has emerged as a prime destination for millionaires and billionaires fleeing tightened tax regimes in the UK and political shifts in the US following Trump’s election. Alongside Greece, nations like Spain, Portugal, Italy, Malta, and the UAE …

Greece Athena basketball hopes to 'stay even'