The Monreale Cathedral in Sicily has unveiled its stunningly restored mosaics, bringing new life to the 12th-century masterpieces. The ambitious project saw the cleaning and repair of the vast mosaic collection, as well as the implementation of a new lighting system designed to highlight the artwork’s vibrant colors and intricate details.

On September 26, 1687, during the siege of the Acropolis, Venetian General Francesco Morosini accidentally detonated a gunpowder cache inside the Parthenon. The resulting explosion caused severe damage to the ancient structure and marked a pivotal moment in the conflict over Ottoman control in Greece, allowing the Venetians to temporarily recapture Athens.

Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza has opened a medical clinic to provide essential healthcare to those sheltering at the parish and others in need. Supported by the Orthodox Church in the Holy Land and various charitable organisations, the clinic offers medical and therapeutic services amid the ongoing conflict.

Moved by the weight of the occasion, Evzone Georgios Tsioúlos could not hold back tears as he completed his final shift with the prestigious Presidential Guard. The heartfelt moment, captured on video, has resonated with people across Greece, becoming a viral symbol of pride and the bittersweet nature of service.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with George Tsioulos, the Evzone who went viral after being photographed in tears during his final service with the Presidential Guard. Tsioulos explained the emotional significance of wearing the historic uniform and serving his country, a moment that deeply moved both his family and thousands online.

Greece has unveiled a set of financial incentives and tax breaks aimed at addressing its declining birthrate, one of the lowest in Europe. Despite investing about one billion euros annually in pro-child initiatives, the country recorded its lowest birthrate in 2022. Experts remain skeptical about the effectiveness of these measures and emphasize the need for broader structural improvements to tackle the underlying issues.

Flash floods hit central Athens as storm Atena swept across Greece, turning streets into rivers and causing chaos in multiple neighborhoods. Heavy rainfall impacted areas like Chaidari, Petroupoli, and Kypseli, with the fire department receiving over 50 emergency calls for water pumping, tree removals, and elevator rescues. Passengers were trapped in a flooded bus in Galatsi, and a severe weather warning was issued for Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.

Greece has achieved a significant medical milestone with its first successful heart and lung transplant, performed at Sotiria Hospital. The operation, involving a 52-year-old patient and a 49-year-old donor, was announced by Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. He praised the collaborative efforts of the transplant and anesthesiology teams, noting that such a complex procedure was previously deemed impossible in Greek healthcare.

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has urgently called for the protection of the Greek minority in Istanbul following the desecration of the Orthodox cemetery of Agios Eleftherios in the Tatavla community which has served the Greek Orthodox community for 159 years.

Catalan archaeologists have unearthed a 6th-century B.C. jug at Empúries, featuring scenes of a palestra. Found in one of the site’s earliest homes, the jug offers insight into the ancient Greek practice of placing such offerings during construction. Pere Castanyer notes that this tradition mirrors modern practices, like placing newspapers or coins under the first brick of a new house.