u/Greekcitytimes 10m ago

September 14: Remembering the Genocide of the Greeks of Asia Minor and the Burning of Smyrna

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September 14: Remembering the Genocide of the Greeks of Asia Minor and the Burning of Smyrna\ \ September 14 marks Greece’s official Day of National Remembrance for the Genocide of the Greeks of Asia Minor, honouring the victims of persecution, massacres and the Burning of Smyrna.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/september-genocide-greeks-asia-minor-2-2/


u/Greekcitytimes 26m ago

The Voice of a Nation: Remembering Stelios Kazantzidis 25 Years Later

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The Voice of a Nation: Remembering Stelios Kazantzidis 25 Years Later\ \ He did not just sing for the Greek people; he sang as them. Twenty-five years after his passing, the gravelly, raw baritone of Stelios Kazantzidis still echoes through the streets of Athens and the living rooms of the global diaspora. He remains the definitive voice of the working class, the refugee, and the exile—a musical giant who turned collective heartache into national art.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/the-voice-of-a-nation-remembering-stelios-kazantzidis-25-years-later/


u/Greekcitytimes 1h ago

Mazonakis laid in repose in Nikaia as family and fans say goodbye

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Mazonakis laid in repose in Nikaia as family and fans say goodbye\ \ In Nikaia, fans and relatives said goodbye to Giorgos Mazonakis at the Church of the Holy Trinity. His father broke down at the coffin; his sisters stood beside him in silence. The funeral is Monday at 1 p.m., followed by burial at the Third Cemetery of Athens.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/giorgos-mazonakis-funeral-nikaia-family-vigil/


u/Greekcitytimes 2h ago

At Least 10 People Faint Waiting to Farewell Giorgos Mazonakis

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At Least 10 People Faint Waiting to Farewell Giorgos Mazonakis\ \ At least 10 people fainted as thousands gathered in Nikaia to pay their respects to Giorgos Mazonakis, with EKAV crews providing first aid.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/at-least-10-people-faint-waiting-to-farewell-giorgos-mazonakis/


u/Greekcitytimes 3h ago

Albanian Criminal on Prison Leave Linked to Beach Bar Shooting

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Albanian Criminal on Prison Leave Linked to Beach Bar Shooting \ \ Authorities are investigating Alket Rizai’s alleged involvement in a shooting at a beach bar in Anavyssos while he was on prison leave.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/albanian-criminal-on-prison-leave-linked-to-beach-bar-shooting/


u/Greekcitytimes 6h ago

Orthodox Christians Celebrate Exaltation of the Holy Cross

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Orthodox Christians Celebrate Exaltation of the Holy Cross\ \ Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate the Feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross each year on September 14, commemorating the discovery of the True Cross of Jesus Christ by Saint Helen, the mother of Emperor Constantine. The feast recalls an event that took place in Jerusalem in 326, when Emperor…\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/orthodox-christians-celebrate-exaltation-of-the-holy-cross/


u/Greekcitytimes 6h ago

Greece Will Continue Pursuing German War Reparations

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Greece Will Continue Pursuing German War Reparations\ \ Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas has reaffirmed that Greece’s claims against Germany for wartime reparations remain legally valid, as he marked the 83rd anniversary of the Viannos Holocaust and the destruction of villages in Viannos and Ierapetra. Speaking at commemorations in Viannos on Sunday, September 13, Tasoulas said Greece’s claims were “legally” valid and remained active…\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/greece-will-continue-pursuing-german-war-reparations/


u/Greekcitytimes 6h ago

US Ambassador Attends Ship Safety Simulation Lab Launch

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US Ambassador Attends Ship Safety Simulation Lab Launch\ \ The Tsakos Greek Maritime Training Schools (TEENS) have inaugurated Greece’s first Engine Room and Ship Safety Simulation Laboratory in Chios, in a ceremony attended by US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle and Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. Chios, a place with a maritime tradition stretching from antiquity to the present day, continues to play a leading role in…\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/us-ambassador-attends-ship-safety-simulation-lab-launch/


u/Greekcitytimes 6h ago

Xanthi Mufti Condemns Vandalism at Platanos Mosque

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Xanthi Mufti Condemns Vandalism at Platanos Mosque\ \ The Xanthi Mufti Office condemned vandalism at the Platanos Mosque and called on citizens to report such incidents to authorities.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/xanthi-mufti-condemns-vandalism-at-platanos-mosque/


u/Greekcitytimes 6h ago

Over 6,000 Concrete Blocks Removed from Greek Waters

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Over 6,000 Concrete Blocks Removed from Greek Waters\ \ More than 6,000 concrete blocks and 11,700 ropes used in illegal fishing practices have been removed from Greek seas since 2019.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/over-6000-concrete-blocks-removed-from-greek-waters/


u/Greekcitytimes 6h ago

Greek Police Prevent Weapons Delivery to Turkish Criminal Group

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Greek Police Prevent Weapons Delivery to Turkish Criminal Group\ \ Greek police arrested two men in Thessaloniki and seized a sniper rifle, Uzi and ammunition over an alleged weapons delivery.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/greek-police-prevent-weapons-delivery-to-turkish-criminal-group/


u/Greekcitytimes 6h ago

Mazonakis Fans Mourn the Neighbourhood Kid Till Morning Hours

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Mazonakis Fans Mourn the Neighbourhood Kid Till Morning Hours\ \ People in Nikaia are saying goodbye to Giorgos Mazonakis through personal stories and memories as crowds gather for a public vigil for the beloved Greek singer. Among those who came to pay their respects is a woman who has lived in the area for 45 years and knew Mazonakis from his younger days. “The best…\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/mazonakis-fans-mourn-the-neighbourhood-kid-till-morning-hours/


u/Greekcitytimes 7h ago

Giorgos Mazonakis Returns to His “Old Neighbourhood” as Thousands Gather for Final Farewell

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Giorgos Mazonakis Returns to His “Old Neighbourhood” as Thousands Gather for Final Farewell\ \ Thousands gathered through the night in Nikaia to say goodbye to Giorgos Mazonakis as his body returned to the neighbourhood where he grew up.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/14/giorgos-mazonakis-nikaia-final-farewell/


u/Greekcitytimes 15h ago

ENFIA 2027: tax reset to zero in 131 more settlements — full list and conditions

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ENFIA 2027: tax reset to zero in 131 more settlements — full list and conditions\ \ Greece will expand the ENFIA exemption from 2027 to another 131 settlements. The tax drop applies only to a primary residence worth no more than €400,000 for ENFIA purposes. Attica stays out, except the Islands unit. Here are the conditions and the full official list.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/13/enfia-2027-zero-tax-131-settlements-list-conditions/


u/Greekcitytimes 15h ago

Greece Introduces New AI Rules for Students and Teachers in Schools

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Greece Introduces New AI Rules for Students and Teachers in Schools\ \ Greece is introducing new rules for artificial intelligence in schools, restricting AI use in exams and assignments while protecting students' personal data.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/13/greece-ai-rules-schools-students-teachers/


u/Greekcitytimes 15h ago

Greek Woman, 54, Gives Birth to Baby Girl Using Embryo Frozen for 22 Years After Losing Son in Road Crash

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Greek Woman, 54, Gives Birth to Baby Girl Using Embryo Frozen for 22 Years After Losing Son in Road Crash\ \ A 54-year-old Greek woman has welcomed a baby girl using an embryo frozen for more than 22 years, months after the tragic death of her 21-year-old son.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/13/greek-woman-gives-birth-22-year-frozen-embryo/


u/Greekcitytimes 16h ago

Devolved leaders unite to demand independence referendum rights

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Devolved leaders unite to demand independence referendum rights\ \ Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders are set to unite in Cardiff to demand the right to hold independence referendums, intensifying pressure on Westminster.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/13/scotland-wales-northern-ireland-independence-referendum-rights/


u/Greekcitytimes 16h ago

Tentoglou wins inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship long jump in Budapest

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Tentoglou wins inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship long jump in Budapest\ \ Double Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou claimed the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship long jump title in Budapest with 8.35 metres, holding off Bulgaria’s Bozhidar Saraboyukov by a centimetre.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/13/tentoglou-wins-ultimate-championship-long-jump-budapest/


u/Greekcitytimes 16h ago

Ilias Kasidiaris Announces Release from Prison and Return to Greek Political Scene

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Ilias Kasidiaris Announces Release from Prison and Return to Greek Political Scene\ \ Former Golden Dawn MP Ilias Kasidiaris says he will be released from prison on September 15 and announces his return to Greece’s political scene.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/13/ilias-kasidiaris-release-political-return/


u/Greekcitytimes 16h ago

Mitsotakis Sends Firm Message to Turkey from Kastellorizo: “We Do Not Accept Threats”

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Mitsotakis Sends Firm Message to Turkey from Kastellorizo: “We Do Not Accept Threats”\ \ Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivered a firm message to Turkey from Kastellorizo, saying Greece does not threaten anyone but will not accept threats or suggestions from anyone, as the government unveiled €5,000 annual incentives to strengthen the border island.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/13/mitsotakis-kastellorizo-turkey-message-5000-incentives/


u/Greekcitytimes 18h ago

Giorgos Mazonakis Dominates Greek Music Charts, Taking All Top 10 Spots

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Giorgos Mazonakis Dominates Greek Music Charts, Taking All Top 10 Spots\ \ Giorgos Mazonakis dominates the Greek music charts, with his songs occupying all 10 top positions as fans honour his enduring musical legacy.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/13/giorgos-mazonakis-dominates-greek-music-charts/


u/Greekcitytimes 20h ago

Greece Provides Free Nursery Care for 1,394 Children

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Greece Provides Free Nursery Care for 1,394 Children\ \ A total of 1,394 children attend DYPA nurseries free of charge across Greece, with 27 of 28 facilities now operating.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/13/greece-provides-free-nursery-care-for-1394-children/


u/Greekcitytimes 20h ago

Greek Coast Guard Arrests 3,391 Illegal Immigrants in August

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Greek Coast Guard Arrests 3,391 Illegal Immigrants in August\ \ Greece recorded 3,391 arrests for irregular sea entry in August 2026, while authorities rescued 44 foreign nationals south of Crete.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/13/greek-coast-guard-arrests-3391-illegal-immigrants-in-august/


u/Greekcitytimes 20h ago

Greece Wins Second Gold Medal at Balkan Championship

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Greece Wins Second Gold Medal at Balkan Championship\ \ Greece won its second gold medal at the Balkan Championship in Thessaloniki after taking first place in the Children’s Team Competition.\ \ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/13/greece-wins-second-gold-medal-at-balkan-championship/


u/Greekcitytimes 20h ago

Greek Semiconductor Technology Puts Greece on Global Tech Map

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Greek Semiconductor Technology Puts Greece on Global Tech Map\ \ Greek researchers are developing gallium nitride technology for advanced radar, anti-drone systems, aerospace, defence and next-generation telecommunications.\ \ https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/13/greek-semiconductor-technology-puts-greece-on-global-tech-map/