Greece

Three killed in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos

Three people were killed when a helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, according to fire brigade officials.

Illustrative: A Chinook helicopter flies during a military parade marking Greece's Independence Day, in Athens, Greece, March 25, 2026.
A wildfire burns in a canyon near Asomatos village on the island of Crete, Greece, July 30, 2026.

Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete

An undated drone photo of Arona, Italy.

Israelis immigrate abroad to find quiet away from constant war and political uncertainty

Illustrative: A Chinook helicopter flies during a military parade marking Greece's Independence Day, in Athens, Greece, March 25, 2026.

Israelis warned in Greece, Gaza reconstruction plans emerge


Greece’s Antikythera Mechanism upends timelines of technology

Researchers call the Antikythera Mechanism a 'computer' that 'breaks' the chronology of history, citing newly decoded functions uncovered long after its shipwreck.

 Did desiNew insights on the Antikythera Mechanism.

El Al to add nine additional destinations, several int'l airlines to resume Ben-Gurion flights

El Al will resume flights to Boston, London Luton, Tivat (Montenegro), Krakow (Poland), Marseille (France), Sofia (Bulgaria), Paphos (Cyprus), Rhodes, and Thessaloniki (both in Greece).

An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

Israel's Elbit Systems signs $750 million deal for missile systems with Greece

The four-year long contract will include an additional "ten years of follow-on maintenance and support services" according to Elbit.

Elbit System's PULS rocket launcher

Steeper than Pisa: A church in Greece slid down a hill. Now it is hailed as a tourist attraction

The incline makes even basic movements disorienting.

The tilted church.

Eurovision Song Contest oddsmakers predict Israel will win televoting again this year

The Eurovision World website presented the oddsmakers who predict the televoting results separately from the overall results, and according to them, Israel has a 26% chance of topping the televoting.

People cheer as they watch the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 17, 2025.

Greece greenlights €3 billion Israeli missile and drone defense system

A Greek parliamentary committee approved the purchase of a €3 billion multi-layer air and drone defence system and the upgrade of 38 F-16 fighter jets.

 Barak MX Launcher

Israeli-funded €136.5m complex to deliver a luxe hotel and holiday village in Greece

An Israeli-owned developer plans to invest 136.5 million euros in a new five-star resort and luxury residential complex on the western stretch of Kalamata’s beach.

Kalamata.

Raber ready to lead Israeli women hoopsters in key World Cup qualifiers - interview

The veteran 29-year-old forward, who currently plays her club basketball in Greece with Olympiacos, spoke about national team pride, her international career and the future of women’s basketball.

ISRAEL FORWARD Daniel Raber is pumped for the World Cup qualifying window as she looks to help lead the national team to another trio of victories.

French President Macron promises to defend Cyprus in visit after drone attacks

Macron gave his statement of support during a visit to Paphos, where the French president met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as well as Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides.

FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides take part in a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (not pictured) at Paphos military airport, March 9, 2026.

Poland returns 91 Jewish objects to Greece, decades after they were stolen by Nazis

Poland returned 91 religious and ceremonial artifacts to the Greek government at a ceremony in Warsaw on Wednesday. Among them were Torah scrolls, a Torah mantle and silver finials.

A synagogue napkin made from satin, cotton and metal tassels is among the items being returned from Poland to Greece.