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Greek dancers at a previous year’s Estia Greek Festival. [Andrew McMaster] The Estia Greek Street Festival returns to Hobart, Australia, this weekend, offering a vibrant celebration of Greek culture for Tasmania’s Greek diaspora. Held at 67 Federal Street in North Hobart, the festival has been a cultural staple since 1994, as reported by Greek-Australian newspaper …
ATHENS, Greece (GCT) — Authorities in Greece said Friday they have arrested a suspect accused of setting up online auctions to sell ancient Greek artifacts across multiple countries, including the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, and Italy. The suspect, a woman who described as a foreign national but was not further identified, was detained in …
[Yiannis Liakos/Intime News] Illegal parking in central Athens remains a major problem despite intensified enforcement efforts, city officials say. In just 12 days in January, municipal police issued 5,270 tickets for illegal parking, with over 2,100 violations involving cars blocking sidewalks, according to Deputy Mayor Thomas Georgiadis. He described the situation as “difficult and and …
Turkey’s decision to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets equipped with Meteor air-to-air missiles marks a major leap in the country’s defense capabilities, but it’s also stirring significant tensions in the region, especially with Greece. MBDA developed the Meteor missile, one of the most advanced in the world. It provides a substantial edge in air superiority …
[Screen grab from Fox News video] Turkey’s pursuit of regional natural resources coupled with its controversial geopolitical pursuits in the Middle East and Aegean Sea indicate that the country is looking to “recreate” the Ottoman Empire, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said during an interview with Fox News Digital on Saturday. “There’s some people in …
The Australian tourism market is of particular interest to Greece due to its large Greek diaspora. Findings from primary research conducted by the Greek Ministry of Tourism regarding the travel preferences of Greek-Australians are therefore valuable. According to the Office of Economic and Commercial Affairs in Sydney, due to the long distance and cost, Greek-Australian …
[Intime News] A 48-year-old man arrested over his alleged involvement in the murder of a land surveyor in Athens in July 2023 was given until Tuesday to testify over the crime after appearing before an investigative magistrate on Saturday. The suspect is charged with complicity in intentional homicide, with authorities alleging that he provided the …
Milos and Paros are selected by the internationally renowned magazine Conde Nast Traveller as the top two destinations to visit in 2025. The selection was made, as mentioned, by the well-traveled team of the magazine, which reflects in the most authoritative way the significant impact that the two Cycladic islands have acquired in the global …
The picturesque Athens Riviera on the capital’s southern coast is facing serious sewage overflow issues during heavy rainfall. With illegal connections and an aging drainage system causing wastewater to flood major coastal roads and reach the sea, the problem is endangering public health, the environment and marine life. Pumping Station 31, located on Poseidonos Avenue …
Athens – A new literary series is bridging the cultural gap between Australia and Greece, bringing a diverse range of Australian literature to Greek readers. “Etudes Australes,” a project spearheaded by Greek-Australian director Yannis Dramitinos and published by Thessaloniki-based Petites-Maisons, aims to showcase the Australian experience through meticulously selected translations. The series launched with two …