The prospects for further strengthening Greece-US relations in the sectors of tourism, as well as entrepreneurship and culture, were at the center of talks between the secretary general of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), Andreas Fiorentinos, and the Greek-American mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Dean Trantalis. The meeting took place during Fiorentinos’ visit to the …
A 33-year-old French tourist was arrested after slapping a 16-year-old schoolgirl on a ferry traveling from Italy to Igoumenitsa, western Greece, on Sunday, April 6. The incident occurred as passengers were preparing to disembark, and the man was detained by the Port Authorities of Igoumenitsa upon the ship’s arrival. The altercation reportedly stemmed from the …
[Damian Dovarganes/AP] Greek exports rose to 3.09 billion euros in March, against €2.92 billion in the same month last year, marking a 5.8% rise despite the global turmoil, the honorary president of the Panhellenic Exporters’ Association, Christina Sakellaridi, said on Monday. “In an unprecedented environment of disorder, wars (Ukraine, Gaza), the collapse of authoritarian regimes …
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has agreed to review a case brought by New Democracy MEP Fredi Beleri concerning his arrest and pre-trial detention in Albania. The arrest occurred just two days before the 2023 municipal elections in Himare, a predominantly ethnic Greek municipality, sparking controversy and allegations of political interference. The ECHR …
Cyprus’ Interior Ministry has officially launched the “Renovate-Rent” scheme, opening the door for property owners to receive grants of up to 35,000 euros to fix up vacant homes – as long as they rent them out at affordable rates afterwards. Starting on Wednesday, at 12 noon, homeowners can submit applications through the government platform www.prositistegi.cy. …
Ankara is reeling from what it perceives as a diplomatic betrayal after three member states of the Turkic States Organization—Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan—officially recognized the Republic of Cyprus and established embassies in Nicosia. This move, which contradicts Turkey’s two-year push for these nations to recognize the self-proclaimed “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (TRNC), has triggered …
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a press conference in Ankara, Turkey, on March 12, 2025. [Necati Savas/EPA] On March 29, the last day of Ramadan, at the Grand Camlica Mosque in the Uskudar district on the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the faithful and expressed a wish: “May …
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, the Cypriot Youth Brisbane (CYB) has produced a powerful 14-minute documentary capturing the enduring pain of refugees who fled to Australia. The film, available on Facebook, features interviews with over 10 families across three generations, recounting their harrowing experiences and the conflict’s …
File photo. Aegean Airlines is looking to hire new cabin crew members, hosting open recruitment days on Friday and Saturday at the Electra Metropolis Athens Hotel. The event offers a chance to build a new career with the carrier. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., company representatives will meet with candidates who come forward to …
ECONOMY The EduTech Summit & Expo, focusing on educational technologies, is taking place on Friday and Saturday at the Zappeion in central Athens, featuring Deputy Minister for Education Kostas Vlasis. For more information, go to edutechexpo.gr. Source link