Next up on the stage of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is Greece. Victor Vernicos with his song“What They Say” is ready for his first rehearsal ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
How To Build a Cyber Fortress: Lessons From Ancient Greece
For centuries, Ancient Greece has inspired thinkers and mathematicians, giving birth to many influential concepts and theories that shape modern ...
British Museum Exhibition, Luxury and Power : Persia to Greece
Drawing on dazzling objects from Afghanistan to Greece, this exhibition moves beyond the ancient Greek spin to explore a more complex story about ...
Greece-Cyprus Ferry Connection to Resume May 31
The ferry linking Cyprus with Greece will resume operations on May 31 and once again connect Limassol to Piraeus.
Save the Date: 50th annual Greek Fest is a month away
Organizers of the annual St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival today announced this year’s gathering is slated for June 8-11. The church will celebrate its 50th festival on the church grounds at 325 ...
Freskon attracts record numbers in Greece
Last month's Freskon exhibition welcomed its highest number of visitors and exhibitors in Thessaloniki, as it aimed to connect suppliers with ...
Greek businesses face severe labor shortage: Survey
More than 9 out of 10 businesses remain pessimistic about state of labor market, says report by Greek Exporters Association - Anadolu Ajansı ...
Find And Pay Your 2023 Property Tax In Greece Now
By Christos ILIOPOULOS* Athens, 1st May, 2023 The Greek government has now started uploading to the Greek tax authority website the 2023 ENFIA, or annual property tax, for all property owners. There is no letter, or e-mail notice to be sent to you with the amount you have to pay. Each owner of any type […] The post Find And Pay Your 2023 Property Tax In Greece Now appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
11 Great Movies Inspired By Greek Mythology
The entire Marvel Cinematic Universe is based on the Marvel comics, Harry Potter is based on the book series, but today I’m looking at movies based on something from long ago - Greek mythology. Greek ...
Greece warned shipowners days before Iran seized tankers
Greece issued a series of warnings to shipowners to avoid sailing close to Iranian waters days before Tehran seized two tankers amid heightening tensions in the region, according to documents and ...
OPINION: Will French debt lead to a Greek-style crisis? Not yet
OPINION: Will French debt lead to a Greek-style crisis? Not yet. John Lichfield - news@thelocal.fr • 3 May, 2023 Updated Wed 3 May 2023 11:20 CEST.
Tour offers snapshot of Greek agriculture
Commentary: Check out the slideshow of a Wisconsin tour group experiencing all things Greek.
Hypatia: The Female Greek Philosopher Killed for Her Beliefs
Hypatia, one of the greatest philosophers of Alexandria, was admired for her groundbreaking ideas but was brutally murdered for them by Christian fanatics in the fourth century AD. Born around the year 360, Hypatia was a female Greek philosopher, astronomer and mathematician who went completely against the norms of the time, yet she gained tremendous […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greek-managed Tanker Seized by Iran at Straight of Hormuz
A Greek-managed tanker was seized by Iran on Wednesday the US Navy announced and provided a dramatic photo of fast-attack crafts chasing the vessel. The Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet of the U.S. Navy said the Panama-flagged oil tanker Niovi was seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) at 6:20 a.m. while passing through the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece PD, NYSP, on scene of Dewey Ave. gas station
A huge police presence is currently underway at the corner of Dewey Avenue and Stone Road in Greece. Vehicles from the Greece Police Department, The New York State Police, and the US Marshalls Task ...
With no venue for cup final, Greek soccer back in turmoil
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Rival club owners have been accused of a “concerted and organized effort” to disrupt Greek soccer. The country's soccer federation has failed to find a venue for the Greek Cup ...
Erdogan: “Turkey will continue to annoy Greece”
Turkey will continue to “annoy those on the other side of the sea,” president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said in what is seen as a fresh swipe against Greece following a thaw in relations between the two countries. “You will have noticed that every success of our defense industry annoys the [opposition] and those on the … The post Erdogan: “Turkey will continue to annoy Greece” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Kunsthistorisches Museum and Greece Eyeing Return of Parthenon Marbles
The Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and Greece are discussing the possible repatriation of two marble works from the Acropolis.
World Press Freedom Day: Greece remains lowest ranked EU country
Greece has once again been delivered a brutal reminder of how desperately it needs to address the serious lack of safety for journalists.
Barred from polls, a Greek neo-Nazi seeks way back to politics
Ilias Kasidiaris, former Golden Dawn member, delivers a speech at the Greek parliament [File: Wassilios Aswestopoulos/NurPhoto via Getty Images] A Greek fascist sentenced to 14 years in jail for ...
Why London is hotting up for Greek cooking
Between the three, Roussos and Labridis have built the beginnings of a great empire, bringing Hellenic flavours from sea and land. At Ino, find rich squares of feta over classic salad; at the ...
LAB explores the Greek myth of Prometheus
Of all the figures in ancient Greek mythology, Prometheus – one of the “pre-Gods” known as a Titan – has the strongest connection to what we know ...
RFA looks to Greek god Proteus to protect UK's underwater assets
Proteus – in Greek Mythology, the god of rivers and bodies of water, son of Poseidon and often referred to as the 'old man of the sea' – is ...
Report Ranks Press Freedom in Greece Behind Qatar and Thailand
… The wiretapping scandal in Greece has rocked the conservative government … men were arrested in Athens in relation to his murder … on press freedom in Greece,” the Greek PM said. “We … "CRAP!"#mitsotakis #greece #PressFreedom pic.twitter.com/ …
Greek basketball legend Nikos Galis presented with honorary PhD
… by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on Tuesday. He was honored … in the game in the Greek public and inspiring younger people … spoke of his love of Thessaloniki, saying, "It is my … the future of basketball in Greece."
2023 World Press Freedom Index: Greece ranks as worst EU country
For a second year in a row, Greece ranks as the worst EU country for media freedom. According to Reporters Without Borders 2023 Press Freedom Index released on Wednesday, Greece ranks 107th in the world, even below Qatar and Thailand. Norway ranks 1st, Ireland ranks 2nd and Denmark 3rd. At the bottom of RSF’s index … The post 2023 World Press Freedom Index: Greece ranks as worst EU country appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greek Court Bans Golden Dawn Successor Party from Elections
Kasidiaris condemned the verdict. “Tonight, democracy is overthrown, and half a million Greeks are deprived of the supreme right to vote for the party ...
Performance Greek Hospitality Industry Performance Q1 2023
The Greek luxury hotel sector registered significant growth in 2022 compared2019, supported by the return of the Americans.
Journalists 'In Danger' As Greek Press Freedom Falls
The wife of a Greek journalist murdered two years ago believes the profession is imperilled in her country, which remains the European Union's worst performer in a press freedom ranking published on ...
A Total of 36 Parties to Contest the Greek Elections
A total of 36 parties and party coalitions will run in the May 21 Greek elections, following the Supreme Court’s decision released on Tuesday. The election will use a simple proportional representation system, which was voted for in 2016. Parties that receive at least 3 percent of the vote will share 285 parliamentary seats according […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece is the Hot Destination for Australians as Bookings Soar
Greece has become one of the top destinations for Australians this summer as bookings have soared according to the online travel research company, Webjet. The company revealed that bookings to Athens from Australia have skyrocketed by 369.5%, a significant increase from last year, when air travel was more restricted, and Athens only placed ninth in […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
The Unique Tree Church Honoring Saint Paisios in Greece
A unique tiny church build in the trunk of a huge tree near the town of Konitsa draws thousands of visitors each year from Greece and abroad. The tree church of Saint Paisios is located 22 kilometers north of Konitsa, in the village of Agia Varvara in northwestern Greece. It is believed that Saint Paisios, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Thanasis Veggos: Remembering the Best Greek Comedy Actor
When Thanasis Veggos passed away on May 3, 2011, Greek cinema lost one of its most talented actors, one who with a single facial expression could epitomize the poverty, misery, and resilience of post-war Greece. In his long career in the movies and stage, Thanasis Veggos was an anti-star. He only gave a handful of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece to hold 13-week T-bill sale
The Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA) is auctioning 13-week treasury bills to the amount of 625 million euros in book entry form on Wednesday, with maturity on August 4. The settlement date is this Friday.
Ancient Greek masterpieces showcased in Rome
Many Italian and Greek works, such as the Kore of Thera – a colossal marble statue of an Archaic kore (maiden) found during excavations at the ...
St. Sophia's Greek Cultural Fest returning for 50th year in June
The organizers of the annual St. Sophia's Greek Cultural Festival have announced the fest will be returning for its 50th year!
RSF: ‘Press freedom’ gap between Greece and EU has widened
“Press freedom in Greece remains problematic”, Pavol Szalai, RSF Head of EU/Balkans Desk, told EURACTIV. Szalai stressed that the gap between Greece and the rest of the EU has widened (23 places away ...
You could win tickets to see Charlie Puth at the Greek Theatre
With summer on the way, the Greek Theatre is already open for the season, and they've got lots of big-name performers headed our way, ...
Greek Lessons by Han Kang: a writer in transition
In Korean, Greek Lessons was the follow-up to The Vegetarian – the novel that won Han Kang the International Booker Prize when it was later translated ...
INTERVIEW: Dr Leon Saltiel on the Holocaust in Greece
… effort in Athens to save the Jews of Thessaloniki. At … Greece. This caused an uproar, because Greek Jews were seen as non-Greeks … in cities such as Thessaloniki with big Jewish populations, … mothers? Jewish women in Thessaloniki, especially as the 20th …
Few Greek innovation leaders
… is, only 8% of Greek businesses have innovation in their … Overall, however, businesses in Greece are optimistic about their innovative … : 74% of companies in Greece agree that, internally, a … companies worldwide (80% in Greece) are actively looking for …
39 refugees stuck on Greek islet near Turkish border, says NGO
… -nine refugees are stuck on Greek islet according to a foreign … stuck on an islet on Greek territory near Pythion. There are … stuck on an islet on #Greek territory near #Pythion. There are … to apply for asylum in #Greece. We informed @hellenicpolice, as well …
The French AIXAM is coming to Greece
… automobile market is starting in Greece with the arrival of … (sales, maintenance, etc.) in Greece AIXAM is a European microcar … a particularly good period for Greece and micromobility, with nanocars at … Chinese Attack On Europe And Greece With A Trojan Horse.
Greek convention
His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael (Symeonides) of Chicago, leads a service to celebrate the Divine Liturgy at St. Elias Greek Orthodox Church as ...
Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece at the British Museum review
… – unmixed with water, as Greeks disapprovingly noted – from a … and politics of Greece – though an exquisite Greek circlet of … throughout, running commentary from Greek sources on the Persians whom … of him. Very un-Greek. The Greeks have the last laugh. …
Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece — a haul of beautiful booty from the two empires
… Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece? This haul of utterly beautiful … the Greek-Persian wars was told by the victors — the Greeks — as … and curly-bearded Persians — one Greek jug shows a defeated Persian …