Today in 1959, the first cosmonaut of Greek origin, with his roots from Pontus, Fyodor Nikolayevich Yurchikhin or in Greek known as Theodoros Yurchikhin Nikolaou, was born in Batumi in the former…

Today in 1959, the first cosmonaut of Greek origin, with his roots from Pontus, Fyodor Nikolayevich Yurchikhin or in Greek known as Theodoros Yurchikhin Nikolaou, was born in Batumi in the former…
European nations discovered which teams they will face to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Monday. Greece is in Group B with Spain, Sweden, Georgia and Kosovo. Coach John van’t Schip admitted…
Its common opinion that Nagorno-Karabakh, is an unsolvable conflict as the two principles of international law contradict themselves: the right to self-determination and the right to territorial integrity. But the picture seems…
Artsakh, or more commonly known as Nagorno-Karabakh, experienced intense warfare in which thousands were killed and tens of thousands were driven out of their homes in only a month and a half…
According to a report by Russian newspaper Kommersant, a significant Turkish force remained on Azerbaijani territory after the completion of military exercises in the summer. They have reportedly taken on a coordinating…
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority issued a new aviation directive (NOTAM) on Wednesday, extending travel ban and restrictions to several European and Balkan countries. The NOTAM aims to protect passengers and residents…
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority over the weekend issued an aviation directive (NOTAM), regarding flights from Albania and North Macedonia. According to the NOTAM, flights from these two countries to Greece are…
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,…
“This year’s tourist season is difficult, but it allows our country to hope, because it has a comparative advantage. That is, we have achieved a substantial and effective response to the overall…
As of July 1, Greece will open to tourism following the relaxation of coronavirus-related restrictions. The following information was released by Government spokesman Stelios Petsas. “Greece is proceeding to the next step…
The European Union Member States have finally approved a list of 14 countries, considered as epidemiologically safe, after days of discussions and disagreements. As of July 1, residents of Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan,…
For days now, media have been speculating which countries will and will not be allowed to enter the European Union starting from July 1. Euronews has obtained, from EU diplomatic sources, the…
Greece on Friday took over the rotating six-month chairmanship of the Council of Europe (CoE) from Georgia, in a ceremony that was conducted online due to public health precautions. “The Greek chairmanship…
GCT is live streaming the Άγιο Φως (Holy Fire) ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The Holy Fire ceremony unfolds without pilgrims due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.…
The 20-year-old Greek sailor who was kidnapped by pirates in Togo for 40 days, Dimitris Giatis stated in a tv interview that his faith in God and constant prayers is what kept…
Popular artist in Cyprus, Greece and Georgia, TAMTA will represent Cyprus this year at the 64th Eurovision Song Contest, with the song “Replay”. “Replay” has been composed by an internationally distinguished team…
Greece’s weightlifter Eleni Konstantinidis won two gold medals and a bronze medal in the 81kg category at the European Championship, which took place in Vathi, Georgia. The 24-year-old is the daughter of…
Greece took sole possession of first place in Group L after an 81-69 defeat of Georgia in the Ethniki’s penultimate qualifier for the 2019 FIBA World Cup… Greece is all alone atop…
Since time immemorial, Greeks have been wanderers and travellers, like Homer’s Odysseas, venturing bravely through foreign seas and lands, motivated by trade, science, curiosity, poverty or war, creating colonies and cities wherever…