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,...

A-Lister Loved Go Greek Yogurt Opens in Coconut Grove, Fla.

Go Greek Yogurt – a brand loved by celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, has opened in Coconut Grove, Florida, its second location in Miami and 14th worldwide, bringing what it calls a handcrafted product. Founded in 2012 by David Subotic, Tanja...

Limp Bizkit join Release Athens 2026 lineup

Release Athens has announced that American nu metal band Limp Bizkit will perform at Water Square on Monday, 15 June 2026, joining a lineup that already includes Moby, Nick Cave, David Byrne and Gorillaz. Limp Bizkit, led by frontman Fred Durst,...

"We want to see Greek white mushrooms abroad, but we must first cover the domestic market”

The production of white mushrooms in Greece did not exist until two years ago, when, in early 2024, the company Kechagia Mushrooms took the step of opening the first unit for their production in Pedino, Kilkis. "Our production facilities are...

Explore a refreshed Athens apartment full of quirk and midcentury character

This Athens apartment redesign posed a unique challenge to its architects, Aspassia Mitropapa and Christina Iliopoulou. The expansive home, set in the corner-set penthouse of a block with far-reaching views from the Acropolis to the Panathenaic...

Love of Llamas visits Redstone’s Children’s Academy for barnyard week

The Jackson County Love of Llamas visited Redstone’s Children’s Academy in Athens during barnyard week. Cinco and Tropicana, along with alpacas, Tootsiepop and Lemondrop, were among those in attendance. The children enjoyed spending time petting...

How the ‘Greek DNA’ of Thessaloniki’s Industry Arm Has Helped It Remain a Vital Platform for Filmmakers From Southeastern Europe and Beyond

One year after celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Thessaloniki Film Festival’s Agora industry arm is steadily building for the years ahead, doubling down on a time-tested formula that relies on equal parts tradition and innovation to bolster an...

FAITH: Westville Global Methodist Church

As we turn to the Scripture for today, we see the key emphasis of Paul in writing this second letter to Timothy as Paul encourages him to remain in what he had learned from his mother and grandmother and the assurance the Scripture gave him –...

OHIO education leads to growth, adventure for first generation college graduate

As a first-generation college student from rural Appalachia, Ohio University alumnus Dakota Tackett never imagined he would become a world-traveling educator with experiences spanning multiple continents. His college career yielded not only a...

Report: Turkey Deported 350 Christians as “National Security Threats”

Since 2020, more than 200 foreign Christian workers and their families have been expelled from Turkey. The situation has affected roughly 350 individuals, many of whom lived there for decades, according to a new report by the Alliance Defending...

Greek Winter Tourism Climbs Higher After Festive Boost

With the festive season approaching, Greece’s mountain and semi-mountain hoteliers are taking stock after a highly successful ‘Ohi Day’ October 28 long weekend. The holiday provided a much-needed boost for winter accommodations, with occupancy...

The Empty Seats of the Greek Opposition at Dionysis Savvopoulos’ Funeral

ATHENS – The funeral of Dionysis Savvopoulos on October 25 at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens gathered a large crowd of people – artists, representatives of the State, and admirers of the great creator. Among them was Prime Minister Kyriakos...

The Enduring Legacy of Chimica Chronica: The Story of Greek Chemistry

1 Greece’s Oldest Chemistry Journal Still in Active Publication In the vibrant tapestry of European scientific publishing, few publications embody the resilience and evolution of a national chemical community as profoundly as Chimica Chronica...

Greek entrepreneur among figures appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors

CULTURE [George Kaplanidis] Costantza Sbokou-Constantakopoulou, architect, co-owner and Chairwoman of hotel company Phāea, and Chair of Endeavor Greece, has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the Protection and Promotion of Culture, UNESCO...

Forget Santorini: discover Greece’s hidden gem

For most Israelis travelling to Greece, the route is quite clear: Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Zakynthos, Corfu, Mykonos or Lefkada. A plane lands, a ferry waits, and the holiday begins among crowded beaches and familiar souvenir shops. But...

Greek Australians honour Oxi Day as Oakleigh prepares for a weekend of festivities

The Greek community of Australia commemorated the national anniversary of October 28, 1940, paying tribute to Greece’s historic “Oxi” and to all who fought for freedom and dignity. Across Melbourne, a series of memorial events, church services,...

Athens students march for OXI Day

A strong delegation of students from Athens’ schools came together in unity to march to the centre of the capital in honour of OXI Day. The parade took place on Tuesday (local time) and saw the youngsters pass by the Monument to the Unknown...

Halloween in Athens: Spooky season events haunt downtown area Friday-Sunday

Published 5:36 am Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Whether it’s family-friendly fun or events aimed at grown-ups only, there’s a lot going on in downtown Athens over the upcoming Halloween weekend. Athens Main Street has announced a series of...

Why Greece Still Struggles to Meet Its Blood Needs

Every year, thousands of patients in Greece face serious health risks because of recurring blood shortages. This happens even though the country counts more than 400,000 registered volunteer donors and has documented annual needs of around 550,000...

Lights, camera….Athens! City featured in upcoming holiday movie ‘Kangaroo Christmas’

Published 5:48 am Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Unless you’ve been buried at the toe-end of a Christmas stocking, you’ve probably already heard the news: Athens and its historic downtown are set to be featured in a new holiday movie; one that...