Greece News 2026

NEWS ARCHIVE - October 2026

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Rick Steves Mediterranean Guide to Cruise Ports – Amazon

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Stormy weather through Tuesday

Weather at Athina984 [Greek]

Drawing up sides in the Eastern Mediterranean: Turkey, Libya, Greece, Israel and Egypt (and the European Union)

Story at Tovima [English]

The "time bomb" of European debt: Italy and France linked

Story at Eleftherostypos [Greek]

Saudi Arabia and Greece jointly call for safe shipping routes

Story at Arab news [English]

Changing the core mission of the Athens Olympic Sports Center OAKA in Athens

Story at Athens News Agency [Greek] [Map of OAKA]

Financial and tax fraud arrests being made centered on bakery store chain

Story at Iefimerida [Greek]

Nafplio seen from boat on Argolic Gulf - see photo expanded and expanded

US State Department: the "provocative" ratification of Turkish-Lybian memorandum

Story at Capital [Greek]

Violence and arrests at French and Spanish protests

Story at Protothema [English]

The activity in Turkey's parliament over "Blue Homeland" ambitions

Story at Liberal [Greek]

The rise and fall of Maria Karystianou in polling

Story at Parapolitika [Greek]

New plant? Don't leave it in the pot you bought it in

Story at Parapolitika [Greek]

Mykonos waterfront - see photo expanded and enlarged

Rainfall across Attika

Weather at Protothema [English]

Employee fear: when will Pizza Fan restaurants reopen?

Story at Protothema [Greek]

International law and the undersea cable between Cyprus and Greece

Story at Skai [Greek]

Earthquake in Ilia and Achaia

Story at Kathimerini [Greek]

What advantages do the new frigates give the Hellenic fleet?

Story at Eleftherostypos [Greek]

AEK over Panaitolikos

Story at Naftemporiki [Greek]

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Buying Property in Greece: The Foreign Buyer's Legal Guide to Real Estate, Golden Visa & Ownership by Attorney Stergios Tabakiotis

Ancient Greece in Fifty Monuments by David Stuttard - Stuttard taught classics for eleven years in Edinburgh, St. Andrews, and York, and has written numerous books on the classical world including Greek Mythology: A Traveler’s Guide from Mount Olympus to Troy and Roman Mythology: A Traveler’s Guide from Troy to Tivoli.

NEWS ARCHIVE - October 2026

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Discover Greece through five unforgettable destinations Athens, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes & Corfu. Explore ancient wonders, stunning beaches, island adventures, local culture, delicious food, and memorable experiences with practical tips to help you plan your perfect Greek getaway. amazon.com

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First-Timers Trip To Greece – AMAZON – Greece Travel Guide: How to Plan a Trip to Greece with Best Tips for First-Timers – 177 Pages • Proven strategies to efficiently plan your trip to Greece • friend's advice on what to see and do in Greece's charming cities and iconic islands • Handy tips on exploring Greece without emptying your wallet

"Young set about recruiting the most unlikely of spies—academics, classicists, epigraphers, and other specialists and scholars—who would come to be known as “the Greek Desk.” These men and women, along with their Greek allies, went undercover and tried desperately to protect some of the world’s most significant treasures. The archaeologists hid priceless artifacts in ancient caves, bank vaults, and even underneath the city of Athens itself." AMAZON

Stephan Talty’s compact, lively "The American School of Spies" tells the story of two sets of agents sent to Greece by the Allies, with distinct missions. One was to harass and kill Nazis by blowing up trains, calling down airstrikes and ferreting out military secrets. The second was to safeguard Greece’s trove of archaeological treasures..." – New York Times review June 2026

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The Ancient Greek Remedy – Organic Face and Body Oil for Dry Skin, Hair, Hands, Cuticles and Nails Care. Olive, Lavender, Almond, Vitamin E and Grapeseed Oils. Natural Moisturizer for Women and Men 4oz – Amazon.com

• Cold Pressed
• Olive Oil, Almond Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Lavender Oil, Vitamin E
• Oil Color: Golden
• Aroma: Lavender

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Guide Book for the Peloponnese: with Athens, Delphi and Kythira – Paperback – Amazon – Bradt Travel Guides, 288 Pages, November 18, 2025

Weapons, Warriors and Battles of Ancient Greece and Rome - 400 Pages – AMAZON

A comprehensive, accessible study of Greek, Macedonian, and Roman weapons, armour, and military systems. Publisher: Pen and Sword Military

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GREECE TRAVEL GUIDE FOR SENIORS 2026-2027 – AMAZON 128 Pages

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Hellenic National Meteorological Service

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Fodor's Essential Greece: with the Best of the Islands (Full-color Travel Guide) – Amazon

• Illustrated experiences guide to the top things to see and do
• Multiple itineraries to help organize your days
• 40+ detailed maps for easy navigation
• Color photos throughout
• Local recommendations for sights, dining, hotels, nightlife, shopping, and activities
• “Best of” features covering beaches, food and drink, and more
• Trip-planning tips on when to go, getting around, avoiding crowds, and saving money
• Historical and cultural insights into Greek people, art, architecture, and cuisine
• Special features on the Acropolis, Greek gods and heroes, Greek history, Meteora, and more
• Local writers highlighting lesser-known places
• Greek-language primer with useful words and phrases
• Up-to-date coverage of Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, the Aegean, Sporades and Saronic islands, Delphi, Central Macedonia, Meteora, and the Peloponnese
• 800 Pages