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Greece

A country in Southeastern Europe
The Hellenic Republic is a country located in Southeastern Europe, on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula and numerous islands. Its shores are washed by the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas, and its total area is approximately 131,957 km². The country has a population of over 10 million people, and its capital and largest city is Athens. Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and the Olympic Games, with a rich history dating back to the Neolithic period and the Minoan-Mycenaean culture. The country joined the European Community, now the European Union, in 1981.
2001
Greece adopted the euro as its national currency
2004
Athens successfully hosted the Olympic Games, which led to significant infrastructure improvements
2006
The country's economy achieved a high GDP growth rate of 6.4%, exceeding the Eurozone average
2009
As a result of the global economic crisis, Greece's economy experienced a significant downturn – the budget deficit exceeded 12% of GDP
2014
The economy recorded its first positive GDP growth rate in six years, signaling the beginning of recovery
2019
Byzantine chant was recognized by UNESCO and inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
2021
The country's economy experienced a strong recovery, demonstrating 8.7% GDP growth
2022
Greece officially exited the enhanced surveillance of the European Union
2023
Several credit rating agencies restored the country's investment rating
2023
The Cultural Landscape of Zagori was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing its unique architecture
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5 films about prehistoric culture: what to watch this weekendVideo

UNN offers a selection of 5 films about prehistoric culture, covering events from 480 BC to 2022. Among them are "300 Spartans", "Troy", "The First King of Rome", "Gods of Egypt" and "The Northman", which can be watched in your free time.

Society • November 7, 05:00 PM • 242439 views
Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and the USA strengthen cooperation to diversify gas supplies to Europe - Ministry of EnergyPhoto

Five countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy and reaffirmed their commitment to diversifying gas supplies to Europe. This will reduce dependence on Russian energy resources; opportunities to increase American LNG supplies were discussed.

Economy • November 7, 04:06 AM • 7019 views
World leaders at climate summit in Brazil call for decisive action: “We can choose leadership or doom”

At the climate summit in Belém, Brazil, world leaders, including the UN Secretary-General and the President of Brazil, called for immediate and equitable action in the fight against climate change. They emphasized the need to abandon fossil fuels and strengthen international cooperation.

Politics • November 6, 08:58 PM • 4743 views
Greece begins gas drilling in the Mediterranean amid COP30 climate summit - Politico

Greece has begun fossil fuel drilling in the Mediterranean with US backing, for the first time in over four decades. This occurred on the day of the COP30 climate summit, where world leaders called for increased action on climate change.

Economy • November 6, 08:02 PM • 4498 views
Azerbaijan is transitioning to NATO standards and deepening cooperation with the Turkish Armed Forces – President AliyevPhoto

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced that the Azerbaijani army is fully transitioning to NATO standards. This statement was made during a meeting with a NATO delegation on November 6 in Baku, where regional security and the modernization of the armed forces were discussed.

Politics • November 6, 06:30 PM • 4156 views
Somali pirates again: tanker attacked off the coast of Northeast AfricaVideo

Off the coast of Somalia, a Maltese-flagged tanker was fired upon with machine guns and grenade launchers, after which armed attackers boarded the vessel. The Greek shipping company confirmed the attack, stating that all 24 crew members are safe.

Crimes and emergencies • November 6, 12:11 PM • 3765 views
Bundestag President calls Germany "Europe's brothel" and calls for a ban on sex purchases

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner called Germany "Europe's brothel" and called for a ban on sex purchases, advocating for the "Nordic model. " She argues that prostitution degrades women and is not a normal profession, despite its legalization in Germany since 2002.

News of the World • November 6, 05:05 AM • 5537 views
EU to stop issuing multiple-entry Schengen visas to Russians

The European Union plans to tighten visa restrictions for Russian citizens, allowing only single-entry visas for entry into the Schengen area starting this week. Exceptions will be made for humanitarian reasons or for individuals with dual EU citizenship.

Politics • November 5, 09:41 PM • 4986 views
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Rebrov announced Ukraine's squad - debut calls for Volynets and Batagov, Karavaev's returnPhoto

Serhiy Rebrov named the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against France and Iceland. Yevhen Volynets and Arseniy Batagov were included for the first time, and Oleksandr Karavaev returned.

Sports • November 4, 01:51 PM • 4213 views
In Greece, scientists use mussels to detect microplastics in the sea

Greek scientists from the Centre for Marine Research are using mussels as bioindicators to detect microplastics on the seabed.

News of the World • November 3, 08:30 PM • 4013 views
US accused of pressuring European diplomats to cancel environmental shipping rules - media

European delegates said Washington tried to intimidate them into blocking the introduction of a carbon emissions tax. The US allegedly warned European delegates that their countries could "face consequences" if they did not support the American position.

Politics • November 3, 06:36 PM • 4749 views
Magnetic storms in November: when to expect solar flaresPhoto

In November 2025, Earth is expected to experience a series of magnetic storms, with the most intense ones predicted for November 8 and 9. Experts advise monitoring forecasts and taking care of rest, nutrition, and activity to mitigate the impact.

Society • October 28, 07:00 AM • 33482 views
Renting accommodation in European capitals: how much it costs and where it is most expensivePhoto

In the second quarter of 2025, housing prices in the EU increased by 5. 4%, and rents by 3.2% compared to the same quarter of 2024. London and Paris remain leaders in the highest rental prices.

Economy • October 22, 09:28 AM • 32736 views
How Ukraine will overcome threats regarding a possible gas shortage - the President's answer

The Ukrainian authorities plan to find $2 billion to purchase gas in a difficult situation; sources of financing and suppliers have already been identified. President Zelenskyy assured that the gas issue would be resolved.

Economy • October 20, 10:03 AM • 3652 views
A boat with migrants capsized near Malta, 11 people rescued, one dead and about 20 missing

A vessel with migrants capsized near Malta. 11 people were rescued, the body of one deceased person was found, and about 20 are considered missing.

News of the World • October 17, 08:01 PM • 3340 views
Ukraine moved up one spot in the FIFA rankings, Spain remains the leader

The Ukrainian national football team moved up to 27th place in the FIFA rankings after victories over Iceland and Azerbaijan. Spain remains the leader, Argentina is in second place.

Sports • October 17, 01:38 PM • 4085 views
Zelenskyy tells Greek PM about attacks on Ukraine's energy sector

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Ukraine and Russian strikes on the energy system with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of global unity to end the war and strengthen Ukrainian air defense before winter.

Politics • October 15, 03:31 PM • 2524 views
Airbnb and Booking.com, get ready: the EU is preparing short-term rental rules amid the housing crisis

The European Commission will propose rules for short-term rentals through platforms like Airbnb to counter the social crisis of affordable housing. The EU's first housing commissioner, Dan Jørgensen, noted that this issue is within the EU's competence.

News of the World • October 15, 10:58 AM • 3733 views
Greece becomes first EU country to introduce 13-hour working day for private sector - Politico

Greece will be the first EU country to officially introduce a 13-hour working day for private sector employees. The new legislation allows working up to 13 hours a day for no more than 37.5 days a year, while maintaining a 40-hour working week as the norm.

News of the World • October 15, 10:39 AM • 3462 views
Where in Europe is it easier for university graduates to find employment - Euronews studyPhoto

The employment rate of university graduates in Europe varies significantly. Bulgaria, Estonia, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, Germany, Hungary, and Poland have the highest employment rates among young graduates.

News of the World • October 14, 03:30 PM • 3411 views
Zelenskyy stripped Trukhanov of citizenship: what is known about the mayor of Odesa

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on stripping Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov of Ukrainian citizenship. Earlier, media and activists repeatedly published information about Trukhanov's possible dual citizenship, including Russian.

Politics • October 14, 01:31 PM • 93438 views
Petition to strip Odesa Mayor Trukhanov of citizenship gathers 25,000 signatures in a day

An electronic petition calling for Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov to be stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship has gathered over 25,000 signatures in less than 24 hours. Now, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must consider it.

Society • October 14, 09:46 AM • 4520 views
Giro d'Italia cycling race to start in Bulgaria for the first time next year

The 2026 Giro d'Italia Grand Tour will start in Bulgaria for the first time, marking the third start in the Balkans in its history. This continues the practice of starting abroad, which has a positive impact on host countries and Italian exports.

Sports • October 10, 01:02 PM • 3700 views
India chooses British LMM missiles, used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, instead of Russian PantsirsPhoto

India has signed an agreement with Great Britain for the supply of LMM (Martlet) light anti-aircraft missiles worth about $468 million. This decision will allow Delhi to diversify arms supplies and reduce dependence on Russian systems.

News of the World • October 10, 03:13 AM • 4086 views
Boat with migrants sinks off the coast of Greece: at least 4 dead – Reuters

A boat with 38 migrants sank off the Greek island of Lesbos. 34 people were rescued, four died, the causes of the tragedy are being investigated.

News of the World • October 7, 12:14 PM • 3757 views
Israel deported "Greta Thunberg's flotilla" activists to Europe

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs deported over 170 foreign nationals and eco-activist Greta Thunberg, who attempted to break through to the Gaza Strip as part of the so-called "Global Flotilla of Sumud. "

News of the World • October 6, 01:24 PM • 3705 views
Greece plans to transfer a package of heavy weapons and ammunition worth 199 million euros to Ukraine

The Greek government plans to transfer a defense aid package worth over 199 million euros to Ukraine through the Czech Republic. It includes 60 M110A2 howitzers, 50,000 M106 shells, 40,000 M650 HERA shells, 30,000 M404 ICM shells, 30,000 M509A1 DPICM shells, and thousands of 70mm and 127mm Zuni rockets.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 02:22 AM • 12251 views
World Sobriety Day and Smoothie Day: what else is celebrated today

Today, October 3, marks World Sobriety Day and World Smoothie Day. Also, according to the new church calendar, the memory of the hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite is honored.

Society • October 3, 03:14 AM • 5039 views
The US is pressuring Greece to sell some Mirage fighters to Ukraine through the PURL mechanism

Ukraine's allies in Europe and NATO are pressuring the Greek government to sell some of its Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Kyiv through the PURL initiative. Athens is reluctant to transfer modern weapons to Ukraine, preferring outdated armaments.

Politics • October 3, 01:14 AM • 19495 views
Pro-Russian oligarch Plahotniuc in Moldova will tell how Poroshenko lifted sanctions from his factories and financed the Russian army – military

Pro-Russian oligarch Plahotniuc, extradited to Moldova, may testify about joint schemes with Poroshenko, including scrap metal smuggling to Transnistria.

Politics • October 2, 09:42 AM • 7732 views