United Kingdom Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, the likely winner of Thursday’s election, has stated that he is “open to return[ing] the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece.” The statement was made in November 2023 in an interview with the Daily Mail online, with the Labour party leader for the premiership adding that he “won’t raise the […]
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Thursday, July 4, 2024
Greece plans to end subsidies for battery energy storage systems
Given the curtailments for renewables in Greece, batteries can operate in the market without subsidies, Minister Thodoros Skylakakis said.
Tall Blacks Fall To Slovenia; Olympic Journey Ends In Greece
The Tall Blacks have fallen 78-104 to a clinical Slovenia tonight, in their second and final game of the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers in Greece.
Tsunis describes his tenure in Greece as the greatest honour
THESSALONIKI - Ethics, hospitality, love, understanding and acceptance: these principles and values, which govern the fabric of Greek society and ...
THE GREEK PASSION
Opera in four acts by Bohuslav Martinů (Salzburg Festival 2023, Felsenreitschule - in English). A UNITEL production.
Luka Doncic, Slovenia keep Olympic hopes alive, potentially set up showdown vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece
Luka Doncic just led the Dallas Mavericks on a surprise run to the NBA Finals, but now, he's going to have to work even harder to get his native Slovenia into the Olympics. Slovenia did not earn a ...
FIBA Olympic Qualifiers Live Day 3: Giannis-less Greece faces Egypt
The FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments continue on Day 3, during which 6 more games will be played. The second day saw Gilas Pilipinas upset ...
Greece receives 20th upgraded F-16 Viper
enhances Greece's defense capabilities significantly, equipping the HAF with the most advanced F-16 fleet across Europe. The upgrade of the F-16 ...
Greece Hit by Brutal Storms, Rain, and 400 Lightning Strikes
Brutal storms and rain showers struck Greece today. There have been rains since this morning in several areas of the country with flooding rampant and lightning-caused fires bringing the fire department into alert. Over 400 lightning strikes were recorded by the network of the National Observatory of Athens, primarily in the northern and eastern suburbs […]
[Update] One&Only has opened its second resort in Greece
One&Only, a luxury chain owned by Kerzner International Lmt, had signed a contract for a new property in Greece, the One&Only Kéa Island Resort, ...
Greek Parliament ratifies military deals with Saudi Arabia
Voting against were the Communist Party of Greece, nationalist Elliniki Lysi (Greek Solution) and Niki, leftist Nea Aristera (New Left), the far-right ...
Giannis returns, spearheads Greek triumph over Dominican Republic
The Greek superstar finished with 32 points on 11-of-11 shooting from the field, getting an efficiency rating of 34. His single game highlights from ...
Greek National Opera Receives 11 Million Euro Grant
At a recent press conference by the Greek National Opera (GNO), the Stavros Niarchos Foundation's (SNF) co-president Andreas Dracopoulos has supplied ...
Olympic Food Group secures Greek grape supply
Dutch importer acquires majority of production at Greek Grape Company, giving it access to high-quality seedless Bloom Fresh varieties.
Intercontinental brand premieres in Crete, Greece
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, a brand owned by IHG, has opened its inaugural property, the InterContinental Crete, on Greece’s biggest island. Of the hotel’s 199 rooms, Classic and Premium feature private plunge pools, balconies, walk-in showers ...
Greece Arrests 7, Including 2 Iranians, over Arson Attacks on Israeli-owned Hotel
Greece's anti-terrorism police have arrested seven people over arson attacks against an Israeli-owned hotel and a synagogue in central Athens this year, police said in a statement on Thursday. A ...
Work more, not less: Could Canada follow Greece's 6-day workweek?
While some employers toy with the idea of four-day week, Greece is taking an unorthodox approach by introducing a six-day workweek for certain ...
Wildfire breaks out in Messinia, southwestern Greece
A wildfire broke out on Wednesday in the Militsa area of Messinia, in southwestern Greece. According to the Fire Service, the blaze is burning in a ...
Turkish tourists can now easily visit nearby Greek islands
FOR YEARS Ahmet Bayrakli could look at the Greek island of Samos only from his hometown of Kusadasi, on Turkey's western coast.
Akuo seeks crowdfunding money for Greek solar parks
Akuo seeks crowdfunding money for Greek solar parks ... Solar park in Europe. Image by: Akuo Energy. French renewable power producer and developer Akuo ...
German-Greek artist exchange exhibits in Hydra
Through a collaboration between the Athens School of Fine Arts and the MeetFrida Foundation, Greek artists headed to Hamburg, then German artists ...
Academic Symposium Enhancing Chinese-Greek Cultural Dialogue
Chongqing - From July 1 to 3, 2024, a symposium themed "Chinese and Greek Civilizations from a Global Perspective" organized by the Center for ...
Europe heatwave: New weather maps show exact date Greece temperatures hit insane 46C
Temperature levels in Greece could soar to 46C as the latest weather maps show an imminent heatwave ravaging Europe. Maps from WXCharts showed mercury rising as high as 46C on July 14 in areas around Larissa in the popular European tourist destination.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil as Fine as Wine in Greek Restaurants
In certain upscale restaurants in Greece (some in five-star hotels), extra virgin olive oil is now being elevated to the level of fine wine.
Koenigsegg determines cause of Jesko fire in Greece
... Greece in mid-June. In an Instagram post made on June 20, Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg said hydraulic fluid on the road ...
Greece on Alert as extreme Weather sparks Wildfires
Greece is on alert because extreme weather has caused fires and is expected to bring storms, Civil Protection Minister Vasilis Kikilias said today ...
InterContinental Debuts First Greek Islands Hotel
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts presents its inaugural property in the Greek Islands, InterContinental Crete.
INTRODUCING INTERCONTINENTAL CRETE (Greece)
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts proudly presents its inaugural property in the Greek Islands, InterContinental Crete. Bolstering IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio – now the second largest in the world – InterContinental Crete is the embodiment of contemporary Grecian hospitality and one of the first openings to follow the brand’s announcement of a transformative evolution.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece Defeat Dominican Republic in Olympic Qualifying, 109-82
It was another route for Greece and Giannis Antetokounmpo today, as they toppled the Dominican Republic in their first Olympic Qualifying game today.
Papadaki to FIBA U20 EuroBasket with Greece
... Greece. Greece is in Group C along with Belgium, Croatia and Albania and will play each country once over three days before a rest day on July 9.
2027: I'm Not Interested In Greek Gift – Gov. Diri
Governor Diri described the suggestion as a Greek gift from political jobbers, saying that it should be completely disregarded. The Bayelsa ...
Pyrrhus of Epirus, the Ancient Greek King who Fought the Romans
Pyrrhus of Epirus (319/318–272 BC) was an ancient Greek general and statesman, widely regarded by his contemporaries and modern historians alike as one of the greatest military minds of antiquity. Pyrrhus is best known for waging war against the Romans. The Hellenistic king became embroiled with the Roman Republic over the struggle for Magna Graecia, […]
The Top Five Most Beautiful Beaches on Evia, Greece
Evia is known for stunning beaches and pristine natural sites. The second-largest island in Greece, Evia is located just a short drive away from Athens.
Remembering Greece's shock Euro 2004 triumph 20 years later
Greece had two objectives at Euro 2004: score a goal and win a match. By July 4, though, they'd exceeded those expectations by some margin.
Greece Braces for Thunderstorms on Thursday
The meteorological service warns that many regions of Greece will be impacted by heavy rain, thunderstorms and even hail, on Thursday. Eastern Macedonia, Thrace, parts of Central Macedonia (Thessaloniki and Halidiki), the islands of the northeast Aegean, Thessaly, the Sporades, Central and Eastern Sterea Ellada, Attica, the Eastern Peloponnese and Evia should be on high […]
July 4, 2004: When Greece’s Football Win Stunned the World
On July 4, 2004 Greece won Euro 2004, the primary European football competition, in one of the greatest shocks in the history of football.
'Bodies Like Greek Statues': Steroids Are Everywhere
'Bodies Like Greek Statues': Steroids Are Everywhere. Teenage men are buying performance and image-enhancing drugs to get the body of their dreams ...
Ekaterina Semenchuk, Corinne Winters & Dimitri Platanias Lead Greek National Opera's ...
The Greek National Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. Corinne Winters, Véronique Gens, Tassis Christoyanniszu, Alexandre Duhamel, ...
Deadly fires ravage Greek islands but no travel warning issued
Wildfires have broken out on the Greek islands of Kos, Chios, and Crete after the region experienced its earliest-ever heat wave.
Greek Six-Day Work Week Sparks Controversy
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defends the policy, citing urgent issues such as a declining population and a shortage of skilled workers. “ ...
Amb. Tsunis Describes His Tenure in Greece as the Greatest Honour
... Greece and the United States, were mentioned by the US ambassador to Greece, George Tsunis, at an event held on Tuesday at the US Consulate ...
Work Continues on New Greek Oaks Construction
Work Continues on New Greek Oaks Construction. Construction on the newly constructed Green Oaks multipurpose facility began in May. Space has been ...
Greek Neobank Snappi Gets License From European Central Bank
Snappi, a Greek joint venture neobank, has been granted a universal banking license by the European Central Bank (ECB) following a proposal made by the Bank of Greece. Snappi Bank receives license from European Central Bank President and CEO of Natech Athanasios Navrozoglou first announced in 2022 that Snappi would try to “address both consumers […]
Greek Champion Voices Bold Message for Body Positivity
Greek pole vault champion Katerina Stefanidi, a three-time Olympian, voiced a bold message for body positivity to athletes of any age.
CTV National News: 6-day work week in Greece
Greece is introducing a six-day work week for some industries as the country faces some economic challenges. Andrew Johnson explains.
Emergency 112 alert issued for storms in northern Greece
An emergency 112 alert was shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday to citizens in Thessaloniki, Larissa and other areas in northern Greece to warn them ...
Search ends on Greek island for Hermosan Albert Calibet
by Kevin Cody The search on the Greek island of Amorgos for Hermosa Beach resident Albert Calibet, 59, has ended, his brother Oliver Calibet ...