The island of Naxos was connected to the mainland’s power grid on Tuesday evening. According to project coordinators, the Cyclades Interconnection is an important project for the Greek economy. By providing high-voltage…
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“Let the ideas and selfless heroism of Pavlos Melas become a source of inspiration for all of us, in the difficult times we are going through,” the President of Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou…
“At the recent summit we offered a very clear choice to Turkey, but unfortunately it seems that Ankara is choosing the path that leads to sanctions,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said during his discussions…
A 28-year-old man from Crete, identified as Yiannis Paraskakis, was sentenced to life in prison by a Greek court, after he was found guilty of raping and killing an American biologist in…
The National Organization of Public Health (EODY) announced an additional 408 new cases of coronavirus in Greece over the last 24 hours. A new “leap” in terms of the number of cases…
Τhe Turkish research vessel Oruç Reis turned off its geopositioning system shortly before 10:00 on Tuesday morning. The last signal from the Oruç Reis was in an area within the Greek continental…
Greek prosecutor proposes 13-year prison sentences for Golden Dawn leadership (Michaloliakos and another 6 ex MPs), life sentence for GD member Roupakias for murder of leftist rapper Fyssas. Defense attorneys to present…
The coronavirus pandemic has cancelled many events this year including the 2020 Athens Authentic Marathon. But that didn’t stop the organising committee from planning a special virtual edition. “Cancelling the 2020 Athens…
After decades of being hidden, the legendary Torlonia Collection, considered among the world’s most important private collections of Greek-Roman classical art, will be on display in Rome as of October 14, Dailymail…
Cyprus is rolling back gathering limits in its two most populous districts, amid concerns over a spike in COVID-19 infections. Cyprus’ Health Ministry on Monday announced: Gatherings in private homes and public…
Heavy rain over the past few hours has left behind flooded roads and severe damage in some areas in Kefalonia and Corfu. The flooded roads in Argostoli, Kefalonia, were reminiscent of Venice…
The Athens Appeals Court which last week ruled that Far-Right political party Golden Dawn is a criminal organization, on Monday ruled that its leadership is not eligible for leniency. The seven leaders…
“We bow with respect to the memory of those who fought for freedom, with the hope that we will never see again in our homeland, in the country that gave birth to…
On Thursday, 12th October 1944, the Germans lowered their swastika flag from the Acropolis and finally left Athens. The Nazi forces in Greece vacated the Greek capital and began their withdrawal north,…
It’s official! One of Greece’s most popular singing sensations, Eleonora Zouganeli, is married. The star tied the knot to Spyros Dimitriou in an intimate wedding in Spetses on Saturday afternoon (October 10),…
Last week, Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) published the results of the 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards survey. Four Greek islands – Folegandros, Zakynthos, Crete and Mykonos – dominated the Europe list of the…
During the struggle of the current coronavirus pandemic, The Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of The Resurrection of Christ, Our Lady of Myrtles and St Elesa, Kogarah under the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese…
Kostas Antetokounmpo is the first member in his family to win an NBA championship. The 22-year-old was a second-round draft pick in 2018 and was claimed by the Los Angeles Lakers off waivers…
In the summer of 2021, the palace where Alexander the Great was born, will be open for visitors. Alexander the Great, otherwise referred to as the “King of Kings”, was born on…
Citizens’ Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis announced that 100 new border guards will be recruited and stationed in Kavala. The move, he said, is part of the effort “to shield the region from…