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At the recent international tourism exhibition held in Helsinki from January 16-19, 2025, an unexpected controversy emerged that caught the attention of attendees and sparked broader discussions about regional politics. The exhibition, which gathers tourism industry representatives and stakeholders from around the world, became a focal point for geopolitical tensions when the “Turkaegean” brand—which the …

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[Reuters] Fairfax Holdings announced on Thursday morning the successful completion of the placement of a 2.2% share package in Eurobank to special investors in an express process on Wednesday evening, explaining that its partial divestment was made for technical purposes. The investment company of Prem Watsa sold 80 million shares in the Greek lender at …

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Public hospitals in Greece are grappling with an escalating crisis as severe overcrowding, staff shortages, and an influx of patients overwhelm the system. The situation is particularly dire in major facilities like “Attikon” and the Athens State Hospital “G. Gennimatas,” where dozens of patients remain on makeshift beds in corridors, sometimes for days after emergency …

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A total of 74,944 reports regarding tax evasion, customs violations, and public official corruption were submitted by Greek citizens in 2024 through the government’s digital platforms, according to data released by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE). This figure translates into an average of 205 daily reports via the Appodixi mobile application and the …

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Taxi drivers in Athens will stage a six-hour work stoppage today, Thursday, in protest of the new Road Traffic Code (RTC). From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the city will be without taxis as drivers join forces to voice their concerns about the proposed legislation. The strike, organised by the Taxi Drivers’ Union of Attica …

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Athens on Thursday issued an official response to recent statements by the prime minister of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, who indicated that Skopje does not consider the name dispute with Greece as resolved. Mickoski, Greece’s Foreign Ministry said, is trying to “bring an issue back to the fore that has, as we all know, been …

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The world’s largest exhibition dedicated to Greek wines, Oenorama, is set to take place at the iconic Zappeion Hall from March 7 to 10. Celebrating its 31st year, the event will bring together more than 250 wine and spirit producers and importers, showcasing thousands of Greek wines and spirits to both professionals and wine enthusiasts. …

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The Culture Ministry has announced a €500,000 project to restore and enhance the Peristeria Archaeological Site in Messinia, southern Greece. Funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the initiative includes preserving Mycenaean tholos tombs, improving visitor facilities, and addressing structural issues. The Peristeria site, 8 kilometers from Kyparissia, was a prominent Mycenaean settlement (1680-1180 BCE) …

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These Greek oblong-shaped meatballs, made with cumin and cinnamon and simmered in a rich tomato sauce, originated in Smyrna at the beginning of the 20th century. Soutzoukakia Smyrneika This recipe is simple and based on the traditional way of making delicious Soutzoukakia, which can be served with rice, pasta, fried or tiganites patates (fried potatoes). Modern twists …

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[Shutterstock] The Environment and Energy Ministry has approved a proposal by Chevron and Helleniq Energy to search for hydrocarbons in the sea zones within the concession areas Block A2 and South of Peloponnese, according to a press release by the Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA) on Wednesday. HEREMA said it had submitted …

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