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1. Israel closes the Holy Sepulchre Church; Greece concerned about the Holy Fire

   Israel has closed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre indefinitely for security reasons and this is the first time it happens in the history of Christianity. At the same time, Greece is highly concerned about the transport of the Holy Fire. There has been intense concern among Greek Orthodox Christians in recent days, amid conflicts […]

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2. Foot & mouth disease in cattle on Lesvos threatens local economy

   An outbreak of the foot and mouth disease on one cattle on the island of Lesvos is leading to a series strict measures, including the ban on purchases of milk and its derivatives as of Thursday, March 18, 2026. Livestock breeders and farmers on the island are in outrage. The disease, which can affect cattle, […]

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3. Collective bargain agreement signed for food & tourism sectors

   Employers and employees in the food service and tourism sectors and bakeries signed new collective agreements on Tuesday..The agreements offer pay rise and several benefits. The agreements were signed by the General Confederation of Workers of Greece (GSEE), the Federation of Food and Tourism Workers (POEET), the National Federation of Restaurant & Related Professions (POESE) […]

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4. Sahara dust and “mud rains” are underway in Greece (maps)

   A transfer of Sahara dust clouds from Libya and Egypt is underway in Greece on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The rainfall accompanying the phenomenon, as reported by the Atmospheric Composition Information Hub in Greece (AtmoHub), has helped reduce dust concentrations near the surface over Greece, meaning air quality is not significantly burdened. The phenomenon is […]

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5. Do Greeks feel comfortable to fight their battles in a Strait?

   On the occasion of the endless discussion about the Strait of Hormuz, it occurred to me that for some weird and unexplained reason, Greeks appear to feel very comfortable being in The Straits, whether in water or at land. OK, in Greek we use it in plural form Τα Στενά and not always in the […]

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