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Reenactors dressed as ancient Greeks perform a ritual at the foothills of Mount Olympus as part of the four-day Promitheia Festival honoring ancient Greek gods, near Litochoro, northern Greece, on Thursday.
WORLD / Society
Jul 6, 2026
At the foot of Mount Olympus, a return to ancient Greek heritage
For more than 30 years, hundreds of people who worship ancient Greek deities have been coming to the area to revive ceremonies whose roots stretch back to antiquity.
A wildfire burns in the Pyrenees-Orientales department, southern France on Sunday.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Jul 6, 2026
Infernos devastate forests as Europe¡¯s temperatures rise again
Firefighters across southern Europe are battling blazes that have devastated an area over twice the size of Manhattan.
A silver-cheeked puffer fish, caught by a fisher at the port of Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, on June 2
ENVIRONMENT / Wildlife
Jun 17, 2026
Greek fishers struggle to keep up with puffer fish invaders
The warm-water invasive species, first spotted in Greek waters some 20 years ago, is wreaking havoc with Greece¡¯s fishing industry.
A view of Duomo Cathedral and Porta Garibaldi business district in Milan on Wednesday
WORLD
Apr 24, 2026
Greece to be overtaken by Italy as eurozone¡¯s most indebted country in 2026, sources say
Since 2020, Greece¡¯s public debt ¡ª?the highest in the eurozone over the last two decades ¡ª?has shrunk by more than ?45 percentage ?points.
Lambs at a farm in Lagkadas, near Thessaloniki, Greece, on Feb. 19. From August 2024 to early March, more than 480,000 sheep and goats were culled, mainly in central and northern Greece, due to a pox pandemic.
BUSINESS
Mar 30, 2026
Sheep culls put pressure on Greek feta cheese production
More than 480,000 sheep and goats were culled, mainly in central and northern Greece, from August 2024 to early March due to a pox pandemic.
A 14-year-old scrolls on his phone in Majadahonda, Spain, on Tuesday. Spain wants to prohibit social media for under-16s, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 4, 2026
Social media groups face European backlash as Spain and Greece weigh teen bans
They join countries such as ?Britain and ?France in considering tougher stances on social media.
Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledges fans after a FIBA EuroBasket 2025 match against Spain in Limassol, Cyprus on Sept. 4.
BASKETBALL
Oct 15, 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to finish career in native Greece
¡°I don¡¯t want to live in the United States,¡± Antetokounmpo said. ¡°As soon as I leave the NBA, I want to return to Greece.¡±
An employee inspects a panel of printed circuit boards at Hellenic Aerospace Industry, in Tanagra, north of Athens, Greece, on July 3.
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 7, 2025
Anti-drone system boosts Greece¡¯s ambitious plans for defense drone industry
Plans to mass produce drone and anti-drone systems are part of a €30 billion program aimed at modernizing the country¡¯s armed forces by 2036.
A shipwreck of a boat, used by refugees in the past, is stranded at a shore in the northern part of Lesbos island, Greece
WORLD
Aug 1, 2025
On Europe¡¯s hardened frontier, Greek island keeps migrants at bay
Ten years after it was a hot spot for migrants, Lesbos shows how far government responses have hardened against people seeking refuge in Europe.
A high school student uses social media applications in November 2024.
WORLD / Society
Jul 15, 2025
EU states to test age-check app to limit children¡¯s access to online services
The European Commission has unveiled a prototype of the app that Denmark, France, Greece, Italy and Spain will customize and launch within several months.
Alberto, a local farmer, sprays an apple orchard with pesticides in the village of Agia, in the Thessaly region, Greece, on June 12.
ENVIRONMENT / Sustainability
Jul 15, 2025
Europe¡¯s illegal pesticide trade surges as farmers cut costs
At least 14% of pesticides used on European Union fields today are illegal, up from around 10% in 2015.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba takes part in deliberations on pension system reform in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Ishiba¡¯s comparison of Japan¡¯s finances to Greece¡¯s during a tax debate drew backlash for spooking markets and misrepresenting the country¡¯s debt situation.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 22, 2025
Ishiba¡¯s Greece debt comparison risks deeper crisis
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba¡¯s comparison of Japan¡¯s finances to Greece¡¯s during a tax debate drew backlash for spooking markets and misrepresenting the country¡¯s debt situation.
A person walks with a dog through the "micro-forest" park created by the Athens City Council near Alepotrypa Park in downtown Athens, Greece, on March 31.
ENVIRONMENT / Sustainability
Apr 22, 2025
Tentative tree planting ¡®decades overdue¡¯ in sweltering Athens
Planting vegetation is crucial to help cities beat the heat, scientists say, as climate change stokes hotter and more intense heatwaves.
Ilias Roussos, 54, looks on at a summer camp where he lives with his family in Agios Andreas, about 30 kilometers northeast of Athens, on Tuesday, after having fled recurring earthquakes on the island of Santorini.
WORLD
Feb 19, 2025
Islanders keen to return to Santorini even as quakes continue
One of Greece¡¯s top travel destinations, Santorini and its neighboring islands of Amorgos, Anafi and Ios have since January been rocked by thousands of tremors.
Tourists carry their luggage as they leave the village of Fira, following increased seismic activity on the island of Santorini, Greece, on Tuesday.
WORLD
Feb 5, 2025
Thousands leave as fresh tremors shake Greece¡¯s Santorini
Some 750 earthquakes have shaken the island and the surrounding 1,000 square kilometers since Jan.?24.
A retired power station in the Keratsini suburb, near Athens
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 7, 2025
Europe¡¯s power price divide hits southeastern economies
Since 2021, Greece has spent €11 billion on energy subsidies to try to protect customers.
Recovering Ukrainian soldiers pray at the Holy Cell of Saints Archangels Falakrou in Mount Athos, Greece
WORLD
Jan 4, 2025
Wounded Ukrainian soldiers find solace in Greek monasteries
They arrived with marks of war ¡ª one with a head scar, another with both legs amputated above the knee, and some with invisible mental wounds.
A recovery in the olive harvest in Spain and elsewhere is easing the olive oil crisis, but depleted stocks and rising global demand mean prices will likely stay higher than pre-crisis levels.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 3, 2025
The olive oil crisis is over ¡ª but fears continue to linger
Prices for the golden commodity are set to drop thanks to a bountiful harvest this season. That doesn¡¯t solve all its problems.
A drone view shows a burned area following a recent wildfire on Mount Penteli, near Athens in August.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Sep 20, 2024
As wildfires wipe out forests, Greeks debate: To replant, or not?
Tree loss raises the risk of flash floods from rains on denuded grounds no longer protected by tree canopies and root systems, as well as higher air temperatures.
A tree burns as flames and smoke rise from a wildfire burning in the village of Varnavas, near Athens, Greece, on Sunday.
WORLD
Aug 12, 2024
People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads ¡®like lightning¡¯
Flames as high as 25 meters swallowed up trees and shrubland Sunday in the village of Varnavas near Athens.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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