After 18 years behind bars, convicted drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has spent his first weekend of freedom surrounded by family, friends, and intense public interest—particularly from Melbourne’s large Lebanese and Greek communities, many of whom remember his dramatic fall from grace and exile to Greece. On Sunday, Mokbel attended a service at Our Lady of …
The resumption of exploratory work that will eventually lead to the laying of the power cable that will link the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus – and, eventually, Israel – could potentially reignite tensions with Turkey. Operations will involve the deployment of research ships east and south of the Greek island of Kasos, in …
A seismic tremor measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale, as reported by the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), struck 27 kilometers east-southeast of Patras on Saturday evening. The earthquake, which occurred around 21:45, was felt in parts of Achaia and Corinthia. In contrast, the automated solution from the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens …
Helexpo will host this week, from Thursday to Saturday, the 2nd International Logistics & Transport Thessaloniki Expo, at pavilions 8-10 of the Thessaloniki International Fair facilities, attracting visitors from the Greek market and neighboring countries. Find out more at logistics-expo.gr. Source link
Despite unpredictable weather, the Greek diaspora in Philadelphia and the wider regions of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey turned out in force for a vibrant parade on Sunday, April 6. The parade marked the culmination of celebrations for the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence in the city’s center. Greek Americans of all ages, including members …
File photo. Traffic restrictions are in place across Attica on Sunday due to the final day of the Tour of Hellas cycling race, sponsored by Public Power Corporation (PPC). The race runs from Marathonas east of Athens to the center of the capital between 10.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., passing through areas including Rafina, Lavrio, …
The ‘syrmata’ are single-room structures found on Milos. Small, semi-underground seaside shelters characterized by colorful doors and once used to store boats during the winter, they are among the most iconic images of the island. They exist either as standalone buildings or in groups, usually arranged in a radial layout along the shoreline, following the …
Greek jazz vocalist and composer Terry Vakirtzoglou presents her new project “Permanthea” in concert at the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) on April 9. Blending jazz with pop, reggae and soul, “Permanthea” explores human experience through emotion, improvisation and original compositions. The evening includes selections from her debut album “Qualia” and reimagined classics. Tickets …
Police responded to an attempted burglary early Sunday morning at the home of a well-known TV presenter in the northern Athenian neighborhood of Vrilissia. At 7.50 a.m., officers on patrol spotted two suspects exiting the property. One was arrested on the scene, while the other fled in a vehicle. A chase ensued, and the second …
Eurostat is expected to publish its final estimates of Greece’s primary budget surplus on April 22. These estimates are considered the main figures that will provide a clear picture of the performance of last year’s budget and the fiscal space the government can use for any further tax cuts. The next milestone will be June, …