Greek Savings Collapse: A Eurobank Study Analysis
Savings in Greece have seen a dramatic decline since 2002, particularly in private savings by households and businesses, according to a recent Eurobank study titled “Savings in Greece – Why We Don’t...
View ArticlePompeo Condemns Conversion of Chora Monastery, Highlights Greece's Role
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has strongly criticised the Turkish government's decision to convert the Byzantine Chora Monastery from a museum into a mosque. Speaking to journalists in...
View ArticleBomb Threat Hoax Targets Schools in Attica
This morning, numerous schools across Attica, including areas such as Gerakas, Egaleo, Ilioupoli, Haidari, and Pallini, received threatening emails about bombs. Initially suspected to be a hoax, the...
View ArticleGreece and Qatar Strengthen Military Ties with Cooperation Agreement
During the official visit of Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, to Athens, Greece and Qatar have taken a significant step towards enhancing their military cooperation. Minister of National...
View ArticleGreek Hoteliers Highlight Infrastructure Issues Over Overtourism
During the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation’s 2nd Regional Conference held in Heraklion, Crete, on Tuesday, Federation President Yiannis Hatzis emphasized that Greece’s tourism challenges stem from...
View ArticleCanadair Accidentally Dumps Water on Halkidiki Hotel, Causing Panic Among Guests
In a rare incident in Sithonia, Halkidiki, a Canadair firefighting aircraft accidentally dumped tonnes of water on a hotel instead of the sea. The mishap occurred while the aircraft was conducting test...
View ArticleOlympiacos Makes History: Clinches Conference League Title!
Olympiacos etched their names in Greek football history, becoming the first-ever Greek team to lift a European trophy. A dramatic 1-0 win after extra time against Fiorentina in the Conference League...
View ArticleGreece Launches 'Hippocrates' Program to Enhance Migrant Healthcare
The Ministry of Migration and Asylum has partnered with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to implement the "Hippocrates" programme, aimed at improving healthcare services for migrants....
View ArticleEuropol Conducts Largest Global Operation Against Malware, Making Four Arrests
Europol announced today the successful completion of "Endgame," the largest ever international operation targeting malware, resulting in four arrests and the dismantling of over 100 servers. This...
View ArticleConfirmed Outbreak of African Swine Fever in Thessaloniki
A confirmed case of African Swine Fever (ASF) has put farmers and veterinary authorities in Thessaloniki on high alert. The National Reference Laboratory for African Swine Fever identified the outbreak...
View ArticleFirewalking Ritual in Northern Greece Blends Faith and Tradition
In the village of Mavrolefki, northern Greece, locals gather at a small shrine, clutching icons of Greek Orthodox saints, and dance to the rhythms of lyres and drums. This marks the beginning of...
View ArticleGreek Coast Guard Rescues 51 Migrants, Arrests Trafficker
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Greek Coast Guard rescued 51 migrants, including 23 children, from the island of Kalolimnos. The migrants were promptly transported to the port of Kalymnos,...
View ArticleFamilies Reclaim Remains of 15 Greek Soldiers Killed in Cyprus in 1974
The remains of 15 Greek soldiers who fought against Turkish forces during the 1974 Cyprus invasion were returned to their families on Thursday. These soldiers were recently identified after nearly half...
View ArticleGreece Condemns Attacks in Rafah, Calls for Ceasefire and Investigation
The Greek Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the recent attacks against civilians in Rafah, emphasising the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire. In a statement posted on Twitter, the ministry...
View ArticleGreece Welcomes Bahamas and Montenegro to Acropolis Tournament
Greece is set to welcome Poland, Montenegro, and the Bahamas for a series of friendly games as part of their preparations for the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. The Hellenic Basketball...
View ArticleGreek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis: "We Will Never Return to 2015"
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, during a visit to Pyrgos in western Greece on Thursday, vowed that Greece would never return to the financial instability of 2015. Highlighting the dire economic...
View ArticleUS Plans to Resettle Migrants in Greece and Italy Under Biden Initiative
The Biden administration is set to refer some migrants in Latin America for resettlement in Greece and Italy as part of a new effort to discourage travel to the U.S.-Mexico border, sources told CBS...
View ArticleBank of Greece Reports Continued Increase in Flat Prices
The Bank of Greece has released revised data indicating a continued rise in flat prices for 2023. The average annual increase for new flats reached 12.7%, up from 12.5% in 2022, while older flats saw a...
View ArticleNew Appellate Trial for Mati Fire Set for July 8
The appellate-level trial for the devastating 2018 Mati wildfire is scheduled to begin on July 8, 2024, as decided by a Three-Member Appeals Court. This trial will re-examine all first-instance court...
View ArticleGreece and MasterCard Launch Tourism Campaign Targeting Australia and the UK
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and MasterCard have announced a new joint communication campaign to promote Greece as a sustainable tourism destination in Australia and the UK. The...
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