Thousands of Greek citizens gathered in Chania, Crete, on December 28, 2023, to protest the docking of the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier at Souda Port. Demonstrators linked the US military presence to alleged support for Israel's actions in Gaza and called for the closure of foreign military bases in Greece.
Greece's conservative government has proposed legislation to ban protests at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens, a move that has ignited a parliamentary debate and strong opposition backlash. The government cites the monument's sacred status, while critics argue it curtails free expression, particularly following recent demonstrations related to the 2023 Tempi train crash.
Israel has offered Greece a suite of advanced air defense systems, including laser-based anti-drone technology and 'killer drones,' for deployment on its Aegean islands. This proposal comes as Greece seeks to bolster its defenses amid regional tensions and modernize its military capabilities.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Greece's economic growth forecast downwards to 2% for both 2025 and 2026, from an earlier 2.3% for 2024. The Fund emphasized the critical need for ongoing fiscal discipline and structural reforms to manage the country's significant debt burden and ensure sustained economic stability.
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece was discharged from 'G. Gennimatas' General Hospital on Monday, October 13, 2025, after a brief hospitalization for a mild ischemic episode. Admitted on Sunday for precautionary evaluation, doctors confirmed his stable condition and full recovery.
Greece's rapid renewable energy growth, particularly in photovoltaics, is creating grid instability and curtailments due to insufficient energy storage and slow development of new technologies. The country's offshore wind program remains at a standstill, threatening its 2030 climate goals and necessitating urgent diversification and infrastructure upgrades.
Greece and Cyprus are in a crucial 48-hour period to address disputes over the multi-billion-euro Great Sea Interconnector energy cable project. The initiative, vital for regional energy security and ending Cyprus's energy isolation, faces financial disagreements regarding cost recovery and broader geopolitical challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) are co-organizing the 7th Quantum Technology Conference from October 7-9, 2025, in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. The event will focus on quantum technology applications in space, fostering collaboration and showcasing breakthroughs.
A two-seater Tecnam P2002-JF training aircraft of the Greek Air Force crashed during takeoff at Dekelia Air Base, north of Athens, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Two pilots on board sustained injuries and were hospitalized.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and 160 other members of the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Athens, Greece, on October 6, 2025, after being deported from Israel. They were detained following their attempt to break the Gaza blockade to deliver humanitarian aid.
A migrant boat sank off the southern coast of Lesbos, Greece, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, resulting in the deaths of four people, including a child. Thirty-four survivors managed to reach shore, with authorities confirming a total of 38 individuals were aboard the vessel.
Greece is bracing for continued severe weather, including heavy rain, hailstorms, and strong winds, through Friday, October 3. Emergency alerts have been issued across multiple regions, with schools closed and civil protection agencies on high alert following reports of flooding and landslides.
A 24-hour nationwide strike on October 1, 2025, brought Greece to a standstill, disrupting transport and public services. Unions protested new labor reforms, including a controversial 13-hour workday proposal, leading to mass demonstrations in major cities.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces significant political challenges in Greece, stemming from the ongoing fallout of the 2023 Tempi rail tragedy and a burgeoning scandal involving fraudulent EU agricultural payments. Public discontent and calls for accountability are mounting as both issues continue to dominate the national agenda.
A rare Mediterranean cyclone, Medicane Ianos, struck the Greek Ionian islands of Zakynthos and Kefalonia in September 2020, causing widespread travel disruptions, severe flooding, extensive damage to infrastructure, and multiple fatalities. The storm brought hurricane-force winds and torrential rainfall, leading to power outages and isolating communities.
A Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla, the Global Sumud Flotilla, was attacked by drones with explosives and tear gas off southern Crete on September 23. Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis accused Greece of violating international law by refusing aid to the damaged vessel and aiding Israel's actions.
Two Romanian citizens, aged 22 and 52, were arrested on Monday afternoon near the Salamis Naval Base in Greece on suspicion of espionage. They were caught photographing the strategic military installation from a tourist boat, leading to charges under Article 148 of the Penal Code.
The European Union has warned Greece it faces losing crucial farm subsidies unless it submits an improved action plan by October 2 to combat widespread fraud involving agricultural funds. The scandal, which has seen hundreds of millions of euros siphoned off, has led to political resignations and ongoing investigations by EU and Greek authorities.
A European expert team has issued a stark warning that a planned €6.8 million cable car at Greece's historic Monemvasia Castle poses serious risks to its visual, archaeological, and natural heritage. The project, intended to improve accessibility, faces strong opposition from heritage organizations and has led to the site's inclusion on Europe's '7 Most Endangered' list.
