Greece is buoyed by a Turkish official’s comments about Parthenon sculptures taken by Britain Associated Press (June 5) One of the world’s most intractable cultural disputes is back in the spotlight after a Turkish official cast doubt on the existence of proof long cited by Britain that it had legally acquired the Parthenon Marbles, 2,500-year-old sculptures taken from the Acropolis in Athens. read more
Greece announces extended roster for Olympic Qualifying Tournament Basketnews.com (June 9) Greece announced its 18-man roster for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Piraeus. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is joined by the likes of Kostas Sloukas, Nick Calathes, Kostas Papanikolau, Thomas Walkup, and Georgios Papagiannis. Greece will host Tournament 3 in Piraeus from July 2 to 7, which essentially gives them the homecourt advantage on the path to the Olympics. read more
Europe’s Onetime Crisis Economies Are Now Outperformers Bloomberg (June 10) Giannis Moschos remembers the bad days. An economy in ruins, business relationships in tatters, his country the butt of jokes. That was the Greece of 2012, the same year Moschos and his brother founded their family olive business. Now, having built up the company, he wants to be part of the future of Europe; making quality produce and doing it with clean energy, saving money and helping the continent’s lofty climate ambitions at the same time. read more
An Insider Travel Guide to Paros, Greece Hotels Above Par (June 7) An under-the-radar Greek island that offers a worthy alternative to the tourist mayhem of Mykonos, Paros is one of the most enchanting archipelagoes in the Cyclades. Nestled next to Naxos in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Paros boasts remote beaches, authentic villages, buzzy nightlife, and ancient Byzantine relics that will captivate history enthusiasts. Read on for our definitive guide to this up-and-coming destination. read more
Greece Finds 'Unique' Minoan Hilltop Complex Near New Crete Airport Barrons.com (June 11) Greece's culture ministry on Tuesday said archaeologists had discovered a "unique" monumental Minoan building atop a hill on Crete overlooking the island's planned new international airport. The ministry in a statement said the building had been found on a hill at Kasteli, nearly 500 metres (1640 feet) high, that was previously earmarked for the new airport radar. read more
Check out the Star Villa of a New Development on Crete, Greece ansionglobal.com (June 10) An under-construction villa spanning around 5,000 square feet will be the trophy property in a new development adding a splash of modern luxury to Greece’s ancient island of Crete. When Elounda Hills opens in 2026, it will be the first luxury resort in Crete—Greece’s most populous island—to offer branded residences. There will be 21 three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes known as the Mirabello Villas, with Unit 735 as the crown jewel. read more | 
