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From Energy to Defense: Greece Draws Global Investors
Greece is no longer seen as a weak link in Europe’s investment landscape. For many international funds and institutional investors, the country is back on the map, offering not only attractive returns but also something increasingly rare across...
EU Gives Greece Ultimatum Over Farm Subsidy Irregularities
Greece faces the possible suspension of EU agricultural subsidies after the European Commission sent a formal warning demanding urgent reforms to the country’s farm payment system. According to Greek media reports, the Commission has given the...
Mild Thursday with Light Clouds and High Humidity Across Greece
Greece will experience light cloud cover and mild conditions nationwide on Thursday. Skies will be partly cloudy, with intervals of thicker clouds in some regions and generally elevated humidity levels. Overnight and early morning fog is expected...
“Elements of authentic Greece are alive here” – Renos Haralambidis praises diaspora in landmark visit
Renos Haralambidis’s visit to Sydney proved to be a deep exploration into various subjects, including his films and career, cinema, and the Hellenic diaspora for which he believes has retained crucial elements indicative of authentic Greece. The...
Man Arrested for Beating 82-Year-Old Father to Death in N. Greece
A 50-year-old man from Iasmos, in the region of Rodopi in northern Greece, has been arrested for killing his 82-year-old father after attacking him with a walking stick. According to police, the man faces charges of fatal bodily harm and domestic...
Bringing Greece to Portarlington
By Jena Carr A new festival celebrating Greek culture will be held in Portarlington during the upcoming Melbourne Cup Weekend. The festival will feature Greek food, music, markets and activities to help increase awareness of other cultures among...
Holmen students to compete in Greece for international MMA championship.
HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) — Three Holmen students are trading their school bags for gym bags as they prepare to travel nearly 5,500 miles from home to compete in an international mixed martial arts championship in Greece. Mason Thorson, Ryan Stelter and...
A Love Letter to Greece
Arrival: When Greece Calls Our journey to Greece from Miami wasn’t one we had planned for long — it came together unexpectedly, almost as if Greece had called and we simply answered. The route was a trek: Miami to New York, New York to Athens,...
Greece to Remove 285,000 Non-Active Students from University Rolls
Greece’s Education Ministry will remove more than 285,000 non-active, decades-long students from university registers in December, Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki announced this week. Under Law 5224/2025, so-called “perpetual students” who have...
Emirates Appoints Ahmad Tamim as Area Manager for Greece and Albania
Ahmad Tamim Emirates has appointed Ahmad Tamim as its new Area Manager for Greece and Albania, effective November 1, succeeding Ibrahim Ghanim. The appointment is part of the airline’s strategy to strengthen its regional presence and further...
'You’re not welcome in Greece': Israelis face port protests
Greek protesters continue to protest "Israel’s" genocide in Gaza, calling for an end to cooperation with Tel Aviv as anger over the war spills into the streets. Greek authorities have tightened security at two major ports as growing global outrage...
Castor and Pollux: The Divine Twins of Ancient Greece Who Transcended Death
Castor et Polux porcelaine de Sèvres, 1976, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Credit: wikimedia commons / Siren-Com CC BY 3.0 In the heart of Greek mythology stands a pair of figures both mortal and divine, bound by a love that conquered death itself: The...
The Gilded Burden of Owning a Mansion in Greece
When King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands purchased a sprawling mansion in Ekali, a leafy, gated enclave of Athens’ northern suburbs, for an estimated €15 million, it reignited discussion about the steep tax pressures facing...
Rising Stars of Greece Shine in Forbes 30 Under 30
Klelia Andriolatou: From Thessaloniki to Netflix Just ahead of the eagerly awaited fourth season of the Greek series Maestro in Blue on Netflix, lead actress Klelia Andriolatou adds another feather to her cap. At just 29, she has been named to...
Greece Showcases Tourism Strategy at Forum in Armenia
GNTO President Angela Varela speaking during the World Tourism Communication Forum held in Yerevan, Armenia. Greece presented its tourism communication and cooperation strategy during the World Tourism Communication Forum held recently in Yerevan,...
Greece Eyes Ionian Islands as New Marine Tourism Hub
Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Stefanos Gkikas (third from left) attending the opening of the 2025 International Sea Tourism Festival in Agia Napa. Greece is moving ahead with investments along its western coastline and the Ionian...
Greece’s Defense Ministry Unveils New Look After 77 Years
Greece’s Ministry of National Defense — often referred to as the country’s “Pentagon” — is entering a new era with the unveiling of its redesigned façade, the first large-scale renovation of the iconic building in 77 years. The inauguration...
Delphi Economic Forum Toronto IV: Shaping the Future of Canada-Greece Economic Cooperation
TORONTO – The Delphi Economic Forum Toronto IV kicks off on Monday, November 3, bringing together a distinguished lineup of speakers for a day of dialogue, insights, and networking. The event will focus on fostering economic cooperation between...
Radisson Hotel Group to Expand in Greece with New Eretria Resort
Luciano Scarfone, Pygmalion Capital’s Investment Director; Elie Milky, Radisson’s Vice President of Development for Greece, Cyprus, the Middle East, and North Africa; Vassilis Themelidis, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ Regional Director for South &...
Council of State Approval Restarts Building Activity in Greece
Photo source: Environment Ministry Greece’s Council of State has given the green light for the country’s new environmental compensation framework, paving the way for thousands of pending building permits to move forward and signaling the restart...