US and Russia conclude first talks without Ukraine

US and Russia conclude first talks without Ukraine

A handout photo made available by the Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service shows Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (2-L) and Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov (2-R) speaking with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R), US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz (L), and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff (R) after their meeting at Diriyah …

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Honouring His Legacy Nine Years On

Honouring His Legacy Nine Years On

Nine years have passed since the untimely death of beloved Greek singer-songwriter Pantelis Pantelidis, whose music continues to resonate with fans across Greece and the Greek diaspora. Pantelidis, known for his heartfelt lyrics and distinctive voice, tragically lost his life in a car accident on February 18, 2016, at the age of 32. Born in …

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EU tells Trump envoy it wants to work with US on Ukraine peace talks

EU tells Trump envoy it wants to work with US on Ukraine peace talks

US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in Brussels, Belgium, on February 18, 2025. [Yves Herman/Reuters] EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told US President Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg on Tuesday that Europe wants to work with the US in talks …

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Greece’s role on the UN Security Council

Greece’s role on the UN Security Council

[Shutterstock] Greece’s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council began at the outset of 2025. Since then, Greece has been at the heart of key discussions and initiatives – from playing a role in renewing the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus to the Security Council adopting its …

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Santorini not facing new volcano

Santorini not facing new volcano

The field comprises the volcanic islets of Christina and Nea and Palia Kammeni, the underwater Kolumbo volcano that last erupted in 1650, and the caldera created by an eruption in the late Bronze Age. Recent seismic activity in Santorini has sparked concerns about a potential volcanic eruption. However, seismologists Dimitris Papanikolaou and Kostas Papazachos clarified …

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Over 100 weekly flights from the US this summer

Over 100 weekly flights from the US this summer

Major American airlines, as well as companies from third countries that note the strong demand in the US for travel to Greece, have decided to significantly strengthen their flight schedule during 2025. As a result, this year Greece will have more direct air connections with the US than it has ever had. This is almost …

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Athens university announces course in English

Athens university announces course in English

[InTime News] The Athens University of Economics and Business has announced its first undergraduate course that will be 100% in English.  The Bachelor in International Business and Technology is a four-year full-time course that is already taking applications and will start in September. For more information, visit ibt.aueb.gr.  Source link

South Melbourne FC Secures Directed As Major Sponsor

South Melbourne FC Secures Directed As Major Sponsor

In a thrilling announcement coinciding with South Melbourne FC’s emphatic win over the Melbourne Knights, club President Nick Maikousis and Chairman Bill Papastergiadis revealed that Directed will now serve as the club’s major sponsor. This collaboration brings together two entities renowned for their dedication to success, innovation, and community engagement. Directed, a leader in consumer …

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New sustainable tourism scheme to boost mountains launched

New sustainable tourism scheme to boost mountains launched

[Shutterstock] The Ministry of Tourism has launched a new initiative called “Sustainable Mountain Tourism Destination,” which seeks to strengthen tourism at Greece’s alpine destinations and bolster infrastructure upgrades in the areas themselves.  The relevant decision signed by Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni was published in the Government Gazette. It provides for the joint operation throughout the …

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