The first day of August also marks the first day of the Dormition Fast, as this month is dedicated to Panagia (Virgin Mary) Holy Mother of God. It’s been said that the…
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The first day of August also marks the first day of the Dormition Fast, as this month is dedicated to Panagia (Virgin Mary) Holy Mother of God. It’s been said that the…

From Saturday, Greece has made face masks compulsory in all indoor public places. They had already been obligatory on public transport, supermarkets, and Shops providing goods and services of all kind etc.,…

A spokesman for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has shown once again why Turkey remains an extremely unscientific country with the second lowest IQ on the European continent and its surrounds, according to…

Women in Lesvos protested against the NGO’s and illegal immigrants that have significantly changed life on the island since 2015. “We are here for our children and for our homes,” said women…

Athens International Airport announced that it will offer Covid-19 testing upon request, to passengers and Athens airport staff. According to the announcement, from Wednesday 5th August, arriving or departing passengers and…

Greece is set to open its first underwater archeological museum on Saturday, August 1st. The underwater museum is located very close to the shores of the uninhabited island of Peristera and a…

Turkish investors have made a dynamic entry into Greece with the Golden Visa program which grants a Greek residence permit to foreigners who buy property in Greece worth more than €250,000. Turks…

“Greece wants dialogue to resolve the one and only pending issue: the delimitation of maritime zones,” government spokesperson Stelios Petsas said on Thursday during a press briefing. He added that Greece responded with…

In 2021, the bicentennial of Greece’s declaration of the War of Independence from the Ottoman Empire will be widely celebrated throughout the world. In Sydney, the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW and…

The Greek government has begun giving €2,000 to asylum seekers located on various Aegean islands, to incentivise them to go back to their home countries. The Voluntary Return & Reintegration Programme (AVRR),…

On Thursday, the European Council updated the list of safe countries from which the bloc will allow non-essential travel in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. From July 31, residents of Australia, Canada, Georgia,…

On Tuesday, 28 July, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios paid a visit to Government House in Sydney at the invitation of the Governor of NSW, Her Excellency the Hon. Margaret Beazley. Mrs Beazley…

Social media was set alight when Defense News spread a fake report that Turkish drone maker Assuva Savunma Sanayi announced on Tuesday that the Greek Ministry of Defence had decided to buy…

On the occasion of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou said that the phenomenon of human trafficking exists not only because it is objectively hard…

Greece reported 65 new coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour reporting period, of which 34 are from incoming travellers. In more detail: 17 were identified after checks at the country’s entrance gates…

Pizza Hut, an American restaurant chain and international franchise, announced its decision to cease operating in Greece and shut down all 16 of its restaurants as of Thursday. According to the announcement,…

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the fire-stricken resort of Mati, one week after the two-year anniversary of the tragedy which claimed 102 lives. Mitsotakis said that the main challenge facing his government was to…

A unique Greek architectural project, ‘Nonagriam Twins’, is in the finals for the 2020 ‘Architizer A+ Awards’. The Architizer A+Awards is the largest awards program focused on promoting and celebrating the year’s…

A group of 175 asylum seekers are leaving for Germany today, consisting of 85 unaccompanied minors and 90 families with children from migrant camps on the Greek islands, in order to be…

Coffee beans from Australia’s best roasters delivered to your doorstep. What a great idea! Thanks to Barker St.., an online coffee marketplace & subscription service, Australians are now able to purchase speciality coffee…

Whether you prefer to take a leisurely stroll and window shop, or head to a hub where you can find all your favourite brands and stores in the one spot, Athens has all of your shopping needs covered. Read our guide for shopping in Athens complete with shopping tips.