The Irish subsidiary of investment firm Bain Capital LP has settled its €34 million ($39 million) lawsuit against Piraeus Bank SA, alleging that the Greek lender breached warranties on a portfolio of ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Monday, October 25, 2021
Traffic is Turning Athens into a Huge Parking Lot
The volume of traffic in Athens was always a pain for residents and visitors alike, but since the lifting of the coronavirus restrictions, moving around the Greek capital at all has become a nightmare. Since early September, Athenians have spent hours every day stuck in traffic. At times the city simply turns into a huge […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Selling The Big Easy Season 1 Ep 11 Gallery Home vs. Luxe Greek Revival
A Texas couple rents a condo in New Orleans, but they want to find a place to call their own. He wants a low-maintenance home and she's hoping for an old-world feel.
Half-term travel chaos: Nightmare start to Corfu holiday with multiple diversions and abandoned landings
… and small desk, checking our Greek passenger locator forms and vaccine … passengers on the flight to Corfu, problems were only just … : “Seconds from landing at Corfu the flight deck engaged full … same plane and passengers to Corfu – arriving almost 24 hours …
Teresa Giudice models bikinis as she gushes over Louie Ruelas during luxury holiday in Greece
Reality TV maven Teresa Giudice is enjoying the good life in Greece this month during a luxury vacation. Over the weekend the Real Housewives Of New Jersey star shared.
Beatrice and Eugenie attend royal couple's THIRD wedding in Greece
PRINCESS BEATRICE and her sister Princess Eugenie jetted to Greece to attend the third wedding of Prince Philippos and Nina Flohr. Here are the details of the spectacular event that took place in ...
UK and Greece sign deal to bolster defence and trade ties
Britain and Greece agreed to strengthen ties on Monday as they drafted a new framework to boost trade, security and digital co-operation. It is also expected to enable bilateral deals to be done on ...
Princess Beatrice's Husband Edoardo Shares Photo with His Son (a New Big Brother!) in Greece
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi/ instagram Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and his son, Wolfie Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi made the most of his trip to Greece. Princess Beatrice's husband shared a photo on his personal ...
Greece Suspends Parliament, Declares Day of Mourning for Fofi Gennimata
The Greek Parliament has decided to suspend its workings for a week following the death of socialist leader Fofi Gennimata earlier.
Princess Nina of Greece and Denmark Wore Chanel to Marry Prince Philippos in Athens
Princess Diana’s godson Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark married Princess Nina for the third time this past weekend.
GREECE: Nature, culture and gastronomy are the pillars for the tourism of Epirus
The Region of Epirus organized a fam trip for journalists from all over the world, focusing on the Ancient Theaters of Epirus. Journalists from England, Germany, Italy, Israel and Greece visited the Ancient Theater of Amvrakia, the Ancient Nikopolis, the Museum of Nikopolis, the Ancient Theater of Gitanas and the Ancient Theater of Dodoni. Moreover, […] The post GREECE: Nature, culture and gastronomy are the pillars for the tourism of Epirus appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Movement for Change (KINAL) leader Gennimata dies at 57
Movement for Change (KINAL) leader Fofi Gennimata died on Monday at Evangelismos hospital in Athens at the age of 57. Gennimata, daughter of Greek politician and minister at PASOK government Giorgos Gennimatas, was a mother of three children. On October 11 she was admitted to the Athens’ Evangelismos Hospital and announced that she was pulling […] The post Movement for Change (KINAL) leader Gennimata dies at 57 appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Chinese Ambassador to Greece sees great opportunities for development of Greek-Sino relations
The new Chinese ambassador to Greece Xiao Juncheng in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA) on Monday sent the message that there are great opportunities and broad prospects for the development of the Greek-Sino relations. The 16th Ambassador of China to Greece, who arrived in Greece a month ago, stated that he is […] The post Chinese Ambassador to Greece sees great opportunities for development of Greek-Sino relations appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Ben Shephard Can't Hide His Amusement As Tipping Point Confuses Ancient Greek Poet With Homer Simpson
Host Ben Shephard couldn’t hide his shock as one contestant got an ancient Greek poet confused with Homer from The Simpsons . The contestant was asked the question: “In his epic poems, Homer often ...
Hellinikon Casino Resort One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality
The Hellinikon Casino Resort project has entered its home stretch phase, with the Greek government giving its final approval on Friday. The bid winner of the largest-ever infrastructure investment in Greece has received its concessions. Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) and Hard Rock International were the original bidders for the Hellinikon project, with MGE winning […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Turkey Slammed by Europe for Expelling Ambassadors
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Saturday decision to expel ten ambassadors from his country has been termed “incomprehensible” by the governments of several EU nations. His most recent actions could lead to yet another diplomatic row between Turkey and the EU. The leader of Turkey told his Foreign Ministry to expel the ambassadors of the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Brexit triumph: Truss does it again as UK signs trade and security deal with Greece
Taking to Twitter, the politician announced the signing of a groundbreaking trade agreement with Greece. Today she welcomed Greek foreign minister, Nikos Dendias, for the signing ...
Pontic Greek Still Spoken by Thousands in Northern Turkey
Sumela monastery in Trabzon, Turkey. Credit:Bjørn Christian Tørrissen /Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0 Pontian Greeks may have been forced out of their homeland one hundred years ago, but their ...
The Mystery of the Riace Bronzes, Ancient Greek Statues Found in Italy
The mystery of the Riace Bronzes, two ancient Greek statues remains strong since the day they were recovered off the coast of Calabria.
Greece can be European market ‘entry point’ for Middle East solar power: PM Mitsotakis
… to meet worldwide emissions targets. Greece, meanwhile, is also taking … multilateral joint military exercises between Greece, Egypt, the UAE and … Greece and the UAE, and the (deployment) of the Greek … to the Greek capital. Al-Fatih also met with Greece’s …
Greece elected Europe's leading destination in 2021
… NAPLES, OCTOBER 25 - Greece was elected "Europe… World Travel Awards (WTA). Greece's title was announced … WTA prizes, the website Greek Travel Pages reports, celebrate … , the Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said: "Greece has managed …
Greece’s ambivalent romance with China
… following months of uncertainty, Greece’s privatisation agency finally … consistently praising the “Sino-Greek engagement over long-term … respondents (82%) qualified Sino-Greek relations as “friendly” or … opposition. Many Sino-Greek business deals have been …
Taina Blue Retreat is a Converted Tower on the Greek Coast
We woke reasonably late following the feast and free flowing wine the night before. After gathering ourselves and our packs, we headed down to our homestay family’s small dining room for breakfast.
Greece Police Chief Forsythe submits resignation at supervisor's request following crash
On a Monday morning appearance on the Bob Lonsberry Show on WHAM-1180 AM, Reilich said he asked for Forsythe’s resignation and received it.
Greece Police Chief Andrew Forsythe resigns in aftermath of crash on Route 390
Greece Police Chief Andrew Forsythe has resigned, giving up his job in the aftermath of his crash on Route 390 Thursday morning. Greece Supervisor Bill Reilich made the announcement on ...
Greek parliament suspended after party leader's death
The Greek parliament was suspended Monday following the death of Fofi Gennimata, the head of the socialist party and one of the most senior women politicians in the country. Parliament speaker ...
Greece: Is Overtourism or Poor Management the Real Problem of Popular Destinations?
Greek tourism experts are questioning the existence of overtourism and think maybe poor destination management is the real reason behind the overcrowding at popular tourist hotspots.
USC Greek life social activities canceled amid sexual assault, drugging allegations
All Greek life social activities are nixed indefinitely following allegations of sexual abuse and drugs being slipped into drinks during parties at the Sigma Nu fraternity.
Divine Nine Organizations Step-Off in Homecoming Greek Step Show
There is no step show like a Howard homecoming weekend Greek step show. To kick off homecoming weekend, Howard presented a Greek Step Show in the Cramton Auditorium.
Greece Wins ‘Favorite Destination’ Title at UK Cruise Awards
Greece one the title of “Favorite Cruise Destination” at the Wave Awards 2021, the premier awards of the UK cruise industry. The announcement was made during the awards ceremony that took place in ...
Government is preparing additional relief plan for energy consumers against price hikes
GREECE – The government is preparing an additional relief plan for consumers against increased costs in heating energy, government spokesperson Giannis Economou said in an interview with MEGA TV on Saturday. He also reiterated that the government has already implemented a 500 million euros plan to absorb price hikes in energy costs. SOURCE: AMNA The post Government is preparing additional relief plan for energy consumers against price hikes appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
“Greece proved it is the most beautiful but also the safest destination”
Greece was distinguished as the top destination for Europe in 2021 (Europe’s Leading Destination 2021) at the international travel institution World Travel Awards. Following the awards: Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias made the following statement: “Greece well performed as regards the pandemic management and the implemention of medical and travel protocols. It proved that it is […] The post “Greece proved it is the most beautiful but also the safest destination” appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Liz Truss signs bilateral framework with Greece
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss met her Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias this afternoon to sign a new framework to boost trade, security and digital cooperation between the two countries. Foreign Secretary ...
Kaimaktsalan: Greece’s Winter Mykonos
Palaios Agios Athanasios or Tsegani is a traditional village at the foot of Mount Vorras or Kaimaktsalan, on the Piperitsa summit, next to Lake Vegoritida in Western Macedonia. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
What if the Greeks Hadn’t Said “Oxi” on October 28, 1940?
“Oxi Day,” on October 28, is a Greek national holiday; but it’s establishment as such is not without its share of criticism, as there are those who argue that it commemorates the country’s entry into a war instead of a victory or a liberation day, as is typically the case with such holidays. However, if […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Moderate Earthquake Jolts Athens
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake jolted Athens at 3:53 PM local time on Monday. The quake was felt throughout the region of Attica. According to the National Observatory of Athens, the epicenter was around 10 km (6 miles) northeast of the Greek capital at a focal depth of 5 km into the earth. There are no reports […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece’s Pop Market, another dark store grocery delivery startup, gets $3.5M
Make way for yet another ‘quick-commerce’ player in Europe’s heavily heating on-demand grocery space: Pop Market is a Greek startup which launched last week in Athens — taking orders via and app and ...
Prime Minister of Greece Arrives in Riyadh to Participate in Middle East Green Initiative Summit
… , SPA -- Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his accompanying … of Riyadh Region; Ambassador of Greece to Saudi Arabia Alexis Konstantopoulos …
Greece Pushes Ahead with Strong Tourism Plan for 2022
Looking to cover lost ground after two years of Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns, Greece is putting into action a dynamic plan that will bring more tourists to the country in 2022, Tourism Minister ...
JD Sports Acquires Majority Stake In Greece’s Cosmos
JD Sports Fashion Plc announced that it acquired 80 percent of Cosmos Sport S.A. Based in Crete, Greece, Cosmos operates 57 stores in Greece and three in Cyprus under a variety of retail banners and ...
Greek PM calls for carbon ETS level playing field
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime minister of EU shipping power Greece has told the European Commission that adding the shipping industry to the bloc’s carbon emissions trading scheme should be proportionate ...
Crash involving Greece police chief under investigation: What we know now
Greece Police Chief Andrew Forsythe was involved in a crash on Route 390 last week, which is being investigated by the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. Here's what we know about the incident ...
The Greek company Techohull will be able to triple production and exports
Techohull, with the transfer to the new facilities, will be able to triple its production and its exports. This was noted in a post on Twitter by the Minister of Development and Investment, Adonis ...
Film about Russian emigrants premiered in Greece
The premiere of ''The Great Exodus. The Greek Way of the Russian Emigration'' movie took place in Athens. The film was ...
Major variations in vaccine coverage across GREECE
There are steep differences in vaccination coverage between different parts of the country and even within regional units, GREECE'S latest ...
Chinese FM to visit GREECE, Serbia, Albania, Italy
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit GREECE, Serbia, Albania and Italy from October 27 to 29, foreign ministry ...
Ambassador Pyatt's Remarks at the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce HealthWorld ...
When I was in Washington, D.C. two weeks ago for the latest U.S.-GREECE Strategic Dialogue, we had an all-star team present from the Greek ...
Prince Philippos of Greece and Nina Flohr wed for the third time
Like many couples who were due to be married last year, Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark and his wife, Nina Flohr (now styled as Princess Nina of Greece and Denmark) opted for a micro-wedding, ...
‘This is their time’: post-Golden Dawn, is far-right reviving in Greece?
Extremist party’s demise has left a gap that it is being filled by far-right groups in north of the country “They were big and brawny and struck like a thunderbolt,” says Aphrodite Frangou, an activist and leftwing journalist recalling the moment a group of far-right Golden Dawn sympathisers went on the attack. “They kicked us and punched us and broke everything, tables, chairs, even the loudspeakers we had set up. Four of us spent the night in hospital.” October was meant to be a month of celebration for Frangou and other members of Keerfa, Greece’s pre-eminent anti-fascist movement. Continue reading...