Greek teens struggle with basic science skills
SOCIETY

One in two Greek students complete middle school unable to perform basic mathematical reasoning, and four in 10 cannot understand simple physical phenomena or basic texts, according to the OECD’s PISA 2025 survey released this week.

Hiring outlook improves for last quarter of 2026
ECONOMY

Hiring prospects in Greece will improve in the fourth quarter, with the seasonally adjusted Net Employment Outlook (NEO) rising to 15%, according to Manpower Group’s latest Employment Outlook Survey released on Tuesday.



Dortmund teenager Karetsas hospitalized with circulation issue after collapse in Champions League
SPORTS

Borussia Dortmund teenage star Konstantinos Karetsas was being treated at the hospital after slumping to the turf 25 minutes into his Champions League debut Tuesday.

Remos concert stage to remain around Alexander the Great statue despite earlier pledge
CULTURE

The stage for Antonis Remos’ free concert in Thessaloniki will remain in its current position despite an earlier pledge by city officials that the setup would be modified following criticism over its placement around the city’s landmark statue of Alexander the Great.

New housing program may bolster sales
PROPERTY

Housing sales could see an added boost in Athens and Thessaloniki following the announcement of “My Home 3.”



ANALYSIS

The impact of the extreme right wing AfD’s electoral victory in a German state with just 1.7 million voters suggest that it is not only democracy’s institutions that open the way to enemies of the system.

Where Athens drinks wine now
FOOD

New venues show how the city is embracing small producers, native grape varieties and a more open, everyday wine culture.

Eat like a local: 4 traditional tavernas to try in Santorini
FOOD

On an island known for creative cuisine, fine dining and fusion cooking, these four traditional tavernas offer something simpler: well-cooked local food at reasonable prices.

Food writer builds culinary bridge between Greece and Japan
FOOD

Naoko Nishikawa-Anagnostou has spent years introducing Greek cuisine to Japan, using food to bridge the two cultures she calls home.

Fanouropita: The cake that summons divine help for life’s little – and big – problems
FOOD

Have you lost something and turned the whole house upside down looking for it? A classic fanouropita might just save the day!