HISTORICAL FACTS: 34 - The Untold Story

Exhausted employees don’t want it – so why has Greece introduced a 13-hour work day?

The Greek government has passed a law allowing private employers to extend shifts to 13 hours per day, framed in terms of “flexibility” and “growth”. It’s marketed as voluntary and fairly paid, but effectively it dismantles the standard eight-hour day, despite survey data showing workers overwhelmingly oppose it.

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2025

EU to relocate asylum seekers from Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus to other member states

Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus are considered "under migratory pressure" by the European Commission, which paves the way to the relocation of asylum seekers to other EU member states. But Poland, Hungary and Slovakia refuse to contribute.

Euronews · Nov 11, 2025

Why the Greek island of Symi is the perfect winter destination

Ditching the UK for a trip to Greece is hardly a new idea.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025

Elounda Peninsula, Crete, hotel review

HOTELS: Elounda Peninsula is an ideal hotel to visit if you are travelling with family and need lots of space and multiple rooms in your suite, finds James Litston

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

US to maintain long-term energy cooperation with Europe, Secretary Wright tells Euronews

Speaking to Euronews, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated Washington's willingness to have a long-term energy presence in Europe and highlighted Greece's role as a key hub.

Euronews · Nov 7, 2025

Pauline Collins, British actress who won cult following for Shirley Valentine, dies at 85

Pauline Collins, the versatile British actress who won a cult following for her portrayal on stage and on screen of a disillusioned middle-aged housewife finding excitement in Greece, has died

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

US and European energy leaders in Greece to talk ways to better supply Ukraine

Energy ministers from the United States and Europe have gathered in Athens as the Trump administration seeks to increase gas exports to Europe

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

The Marbles review – thoughtful outline of case for giving the Parthenon marbles back to Greece

David Wilkinson’s personal exploration of the issues open-mindedly examines both sides of a contentious political debate

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025

Former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle takes up position as US ambassador to Greece

Kimberly Guilfoyle, former California prosecutor and Trump ally, has become the first female U.S. ambassador to Greece

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

David Duchovny: 'I fell in love with London while filming – but my jaw dropped watching Naked Attraction'

As The X-Files star returns in Prime Video’s twisty new thriller Malice, David Duchovny talks Greek mythology, British TV obsessions and why he’s happier filming in London than Hollywood

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025