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Greece's tourism evolution: From volume to economic value

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Latest: Greece tourism sees 10% increase in arrivals through August

Greece continues to strengthen its position as a premier destination for retirees and tourists. In August 2026, the International Living Annual Global Retirement Index ranked Greece first among 24 European nations. Recen

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Greek historical commemorations

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Latest: Greece commemorates October 28 national anniversary

Greece observes various significant historical and religious milestones during the month of October. On October 18, the nation commemorates the 1981 political mandate of Andreas Papandreou and PASOK. On October 28, comme

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Greek Orthodox Church activities

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Latest: Metropolitan Theologos ordains Father Ioannis Kavanal as priest

Recent ecclesiastical activities in Greece include spiritual assemblies and clerical ordinations. In Volos, Metropolitan Ignatios of Demetrias attended the opening of the Holy Scripture, Student, and Youth Study Assembl

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Terrorist attack on Karak church and subsequent retaliation

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Latest: Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria spark diplomatic tension

On October 23, 2026, masked gunmen launched a terrorist attack on a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hmoud, located in Jordan’s Karak governorate. The shooting occurred during a funeral ceremony at St. George’s ch

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Orthodox Christian celebrations of Saint Demetrios

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Latest: Orthodox religious services held in Ptolemaida and Alexandria

Orthodox Christian communities across several countries observed religious feasts dedicated to Saint Demetrios. In Greece, major celebrations occurred in Thessaloniki, coinciding with the 114th anniversary of the city’s

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Greek 2026-27 education reforms and school year start

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Latest: Greece Minister of Education issues message for October 28th anniversary

The 2026-27 academic year in Greece is characterized by significant curriculum reforms, staffing efforts, and social welfare initiatives. The Ministry of Education has introduced an autonomous Ethics course for students

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Metropolitan vacancy in Mytilene

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Latest: Lesvos organizations support Archimandrite Iakovos Koutsakis for Metropolitan

Metropolitan Chrysostomos, the 96-year-old leader of the Metropolis of Mytilene on Lesbos, resigned from his position after 42 years of service. The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece accepted his resignation, citing his

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Orthodox Church commemorations of Dionysius and Hierotheus

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Latest: Saint Dionysius the Areopagite commemorated by Orthodox Church

The Orthodox Church observes religious feast days in early October, specifically commemorating Saint Dionysius the Areopagite and Saint Hierotheus. Saint Dionysius, a former member of the Athenian Areopagus council and

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Greek Orthodox Church catechetical year commencement

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Latest: Metropolis of Kalavryta and Aigialeia begins new catechetical year

The Greek Orthodox Church has commenced a new ecclesiastical and catechetical year across various regions. In Grevena, the Holy Metropolis launched the year under the theme ‘Let us become a City of Heaven’. The inaugura

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