South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo has confirmed it is in talks for a new contract following a Seoul Shinmun report of a potential $1.55 billion deal. The agreement involves building 20 container ships for a Greek shipowner, in collaboration with affiliate HD Hyundai Samho, with deliveries slated for 2027-28. While the company acknowledged the negotiations in a regulatory filing, it offered no further details on the prospective order.
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The EU plans to impose tariffs of up to 25 percent on US goods like soybeans and motorcycles in response to American levies on metals, but has excluded bourbon to protect European wine and spirits from President Trump’s threatened 200-percent retaliatory duties, according to a document obtained by AFP.
A 33-year-old French tourist was arrested for slapping a 16-year-old schoolgirl on a ferry from Italy to Igoumenitsa, Greece, on April 6, 2025, after becoming irritated by noisy students. The girl was taken to a hospital as a precaution, and the man faces charges for bodily harm.
Cypriot Youth Brisbane’s new documentary, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, shares the stories of refugees who fled to Australia. Featuring interviews across three generations, the 14-minute film captures the lasting pain of loss and survival, from a sister unable to bury her brother to children hiding in trenches.
Greece faces unstable weather with rain, thunderstorms, and a looming cold front set to bring a sharp temperature drop and lowland snowfall, especially in Western Macedonia, starting late Sunday and intensifying Monday, April 7. Temperatures in Athens will range from 10°C to 19°C, while northern regions brace for a significant shift.
A 210,000-year-old skull from Greece’s Apidima Cave reveals the earliest known Homo sapiens outside Africa, pushing back the timeline of human migration by over 140,000 years. Led by Dr. Katerina Harvati, this find suggests Southeast Europe was a vital hub for our ancestors’ spread.
The European Union is considering a bold response to Donald Trump’s 20% tariffs, with analysts pointing to a potential strike against U.S. tech giants like Apple and Google. As negotiations falter, the EU could wield its market power to inflict pain on Wall Street, though such a move risks harming its own consumers and escalating tensions.
Seabed surveys for the Crete-Cyprus-Israel electricity interconnection are set to resume east of Kasos and…
Evzones Visit Sydney & Adelaide 2025: Honouring Anzac Day & Greek Australian Bonds. The Greek Presidential Guard (Evzones) will visit Australia from April 23 to May 4, 2025, joining Anzac Day commemorations and cultural events in Adelaide and Sydney. Hosted by the Hellenic Studies Foundation, Hellenic Club Sydney, and the Joint Committee for the Commemoration of the Battle of Crete, this historic tour celebrates the deep ties between Greece and Australia.
Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs ranging from 10% to 49% on U.S. trade partners worldwide, with the European Union facing a 20% tariff and the UK 10%. In a landmark speech, Trump declared it a “historic day” for American industry, reinforcing his “America First” policy while predicting global backlash.
The Little Legs Foundation started in 2018 by Sue-Ellan Vasiliou and her husband Marino Vasiliou in honour of her daughter, Alegra, who passed away from brain cancer at the age of six.
A powerful storm system has unleashed widespread destruction across Greece, hitting Chania, Paros, and the Dodecanese with torrential rains and flash floods. Streets turned into rivers, cars were swept away, and emergency alerts via 112 urged residents to stay cautious as the extreme weather persists into Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Mykonos’ mayor has called for a state of emergency amid significant damage to infrastructure and buildings.
The beloved Yiasemi’s owner Marisa Koutseli posted a poetic farewell on their Instagram.
He reaffirmed SYRIZA’s commitment to supporting the descendants of Greek-Anatolian refugees.
Katheris’ effort addresses the issue of increasing photovoltaic (PV) occurring after solar panel discarding.
He likened Niki’s “punishment” to a “Soviet Politburo”.
The unveiling of Angela Kiki’ striking painting “The Maniatisses” in Sydney honoured the women of Mani who fought in the Greek War of Independence. The event, hosted by AHEPA NSW & ACT, celebrated their legacy with dignitaries, historians, and cultural performances, bridging Hellenic heritage with Australia’s Greek diaspora.
Greek-American organizations are intensifying their campaign to block the sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets…
WHO Report: One in Four Greek Young Adults Face Mental Health Issues as Europe Tackles Rising Crisis
A WHO Europe report revealing that one in four Greek young adults aged 15 to 29 suffers from a mental disorder, with self-harm a leading cause of death among youth. Across Europe, suicide tops the charts for 15- to 29-year-olds, prompting WHO’s Athens office to introduce new Quality Standards for Child and Youth Mental Health, unveiled on March 27 at Greece’s Health Ministry.
The performance order for Eurovision 2025 semi-finals was announced on March 27, 2025. Cyprus, with Theo Evan, will close the first semi-final on May 13 in 15th place, while Greece, represented by Klavdia’s “Asteromata,” will perform 7th in the second semi-final on May 15. The acoustic version of Greece’s entry has also been released, heightening excitement for the competition.