GREECE: ‘Without channels for constructive engagement, this crisis of legitimacy could empower far-right populist forces’...

Featured Interviews 30 April 2025 CIVICUS discusses protests in Greece with Stefanos Loukopoulos, Director of Vouliwatch, a civil society organisation that monitors parliamentary work and strengthens democratic institutions. On the second anniversary of a  …

In financially tricky times, Greece remains ready for its close-up

The Acropolis crowned by the Parthenon — dedicated to the goddess Athena, patroness of Athens –as seen from the Roof Garden Restaurant at the Hotel Grande Bretagne. Photographs by Georgette Gouveia. It’s may not seem like a good omen when Athens, the city …

Luxury and Hardship in Greece: What Tax Returns Say About the Nation’s Financial Reality

While recent reports have highlighted the growing number of Greeks struggling to get by on a minimum wage that barely covers basic living costs, new tax return data paints a complex picture of economic inequality — where many own homes and even yachts, …

Greece faces record tourist surge but lacks workers

As Greece experiences an unprecedented tourist boom, businesses in key destinations like Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete, and Rhodes are struggling to hire enough workers, with an estimated 80,000 jobs in tourism and hospitality still unfilled. May 5, 2025 ( …

Greece is helping parents with age gating, monitoring kids’ screen time with a government app

Greece Launches €27.3m Digital Overhaul of Museums and Archaeological Sites

The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Photo source: Visit Greece A major digital transformation project is underway across Greece’s cultural sites, aimed at modernizing the visitor experience and safeguarding heritage through cutting-edge technology. The …

Greece is helping parents with age gating, monitoring kids’ screen time with a government app

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — In a country celebrated for its ancient wisdom, Greece is offering a modern solution to a pressing household challenge: empowering parents to oversee their children’s online activity. On Monday, the government launched a state- …

The 'new Greece' that's a stunning alternative for Brits with hardly any tourists

As the summer season approaches and holiday bookings increase, North Macedonia is becoming a popular choice for those seeking a less travelled destination. Situated in Europe and surrounded by Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Albania, North Macedonia may not …

The Rare Square Theater of Ancient Calydon in Greece

The square theater at Ancient Calydon. Credit: Ephorate of Antiquities of Aetolia-Acarnania Often overshadowed by their more famous circular counterparts in Greece, square theaters like the one found in ancient Calydon provide a fascinating glimpse into …

Greece launches national strategy to combat youth violence and delinquency

Greece on Monday unveiled a national strategy to prevent and tackle youth violence and delinquency, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasizing the government’s long-term commitment to addressing what he described as a complex and growing challenge …