Greek National Soccer Team Faces Doping Scandal
The Greek national soccer team has been rocked by controversy following reports of a positive anti-doping test for one of its players during the recent Euro 2024 play-offs against Georgia in Tbilisi....
View ArticleAEGEAN Airlines Invests in New Longer-Range Aircraft
AEGEAN Airlines has announced its investment in four new Airbus A321neo aircraft designed for significantly longer-range flights and equipped with a specially designed passenger cabin to cater to...
View Article24-Hour General Strike Ends: Athens Returns to Normalcy
Private sector workers concluded their participation in the 24-hour General Strike in Athens today, organised by the General Confederation of Workers of Greece (GSEE) with a rally in Klathmonos Square,...
View ArticleGreek Influencers Under Scrutiny by EU for Illegal Earnings
20 Greek influencers are in the spotlight after a recent crackdown by the European Union (EU) on influencers engaging in commercial activities. The checks, spanning a total of 576 influencers across...
View ArticleGreece Celebrates World Heritage Day with Free Entry to Museums and...
Today, Thursday, April 18, Greece celebrates World Heritage Day (also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites) by allowing visitors free entry to all its museums and historical archaeology...
View ArticleNFL Star George Karlaftis Grand Marshal of Greek Independence Day Parade in...
NFL star George Karlaftis attended the Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday, April 14 in New York City as one of the Grand Marshals of the annual event. The Kansas City Chiefs defensive end stood...
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Europe's Most Affordable Hidden Gem is This Greek Island
Consumer champion Which? has named this Greek island for budget-conscious travellers seeking an affordable European getaway. Kalymnos offers the cheapest overall package holiday destination. Amidst...
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Central Turkey Rattled by 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Near Ankara
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake rocked central Turkey on Thursday afternoon, with its epicentre near Ankara. The quake, which struck at 18:11 local time, jolted the cities of Tokat and Sivas, sending...
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NASA Urged to Help Search for Loch Ness Monster
As the 90th anniversary of Sir Edward Mountain's expedition approaches, a new search for the elusive Loch Ness monster is set to begin from May 30 to June 2. In a bid to enhance the search efforts, the...
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Volunteers on Greek Island Transform Burial Sites into Memorial for Refugees
In a heartfelt effort on the Greek island of Lesbos, volunteers have dedicated themselves to revitalising a burial site for refugees who tragically lost their lives attempting to reach Europe. Situated...
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Greece One of the Healthiest Nations for Young People
According to recent data from Eurostat, Greece stands out as one of the healthiest nations for its young population. In 2022, 97.4% of young people aged 16 to 29 perceived themselves to be in good or...
View ArticleEuropean Investment Bank Accelerates Ukraine Spending Efforts
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the financial backbone of the European Union, has committed to expediting the allocation of over 560 million euros ($595.90 million) to bolster Ukraine's...
View ArticleGreek bartenders win Havana Club International Cocktail Competition
Greek bartenders Danos Minoudis and Andreas Giaprakas took out the top prize of 10,000 euros at the Havana Club International Cocktail Competition in Cuba on Wednesday night after beating 600...
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Lost Letter Exposes Philhellene Lord Byron's Scathing Critique of Wife and...
On the 200th anniversary of Greece's folk hero Lord Byron's death, a previously unseen letter sheds light on the explosive content of his lost memoirs, which were destroyed after his death in 1824. The...
View ArticleGreek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis Briefs Media on EU Summit Outcomes
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the media following the conclusion of the Special European Council in Brussels. Among his key points: On Middle East Crisis: Mitsotakis expressed...
View ArticleUS Blocks Full UN Membership to Palestine
The United States has utilised its veto power to block a UN Security Council resolution aimed at granting full UN membership to Palestine, according to a report by TASS. Despite support from 12...
View ArticleGreek Man Remanded in Custody for Murder of German Resident in Crete
A 45-year-old Greek man accused of the murder of a 65-year-old German resident has been remanded in custody on the island of Crete. Following eight hours of testimony from the suspect, the...
View ArticleAustralia's Ambassador to Greece Meets with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Australia's Ambassador to Greece, HE Ms Alison Duncan, met with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Thursday afternoon in Athens, ahead of the Patriarch's visit to Australia in October...
View ArticleMan Threatens to Blow Himself Up at Iranian Consulate in Paris
Paris was thrown into chaos today as a man threatened to detonate an explosive device strapped to his body at the Iranian consulate. The incident, which unfolded early this morning, prompted a swift...
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Legendary Greek Filmmaker Filopimenos Finos Honoured with Bust Unveiling
In a tribute to the enduring legacy of Greek cinema, the bust of Filopimenos Finos, founder of the iconic Finos Film, will be unveiled on Thursday, April 25th, at 11:00 am (Greek time). The ceremony,...
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