The leading Greek filmmaker and director, Yorgos Lanthimos, has been denied permission to shoot some scenes for his forthcoming production, a dystopian film titled “Bugonia”, on the Acropolis in Athens. The Central Archaeological Council (KAS), which oversees the Acropolis site, with the backing of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, has formally turned down a request …
[Shutterstock] Despite the decline in consumer confidence in key markets for Greek tourism, Europeans’ willingness to travel to Greece remains strong. This is evidenced by the current scheduling of air seats for flights to Greece during this year’s summer season, which covers the period from the last Sunday in March to the last Saturday in …
In a recent interview on the show Stardust, Anastasia shared her personal struggles with panic attacks and her journey toward seeking professional help. The artist revealed that after 11 years of denial, she finally began seeing a psychologist, a decision that has provided her with significant support. “I started seeing a psychologist because I was …
A 29-year-old woman was arrested Saturday in the southern city of Ierapetra, Crete, in connection with two home thefts, police said. The arrest followed a report from a woman who said someone entered her home that day, stole her wallet and withdrew 740 euros using her bank cards. The same victim reported a similar incident …
ATHENS – International flights to Greece are poised for a significant upswing in summer 2025, with a projected 4.6% increase in seat capacity, reaching 28.2 million seats, according to INSETE, the research arm of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). The latest figures from INSETE’s Air Data Tracker highlight Greece’s enduring appeal as a top travel …
[Reuters/Umit Bektas] The relatively low 10% baseline tariff that the United States has applied to Turkey could favor Turkish exporters, Turkey’s vice president told broadcaster CNN Turk on Saturday. Along with the baseline tariff that took effect on Saturday, US President Donald Trump has announced higher levies on goods from 57 larger partners including China, …
Sydney’s fishmongers are threatening to abandon the long-delayed $1 billion Sydney Fish Market project, intended to be the Southern Hemisphere’s largest, as frustrations mount over construction setbacks and unresolved issues. The taxpayer-funded development, set to debut in November, has faced ballooning costs since breaking ground in 2021, compounded by persistent design conflicts that have stalled …
Renowned German pianist Igor Levit performs at the Athens Concert Hall (115 Vassilis Sofias), showcasing German classical and romantic repertoire, including Liszt’s piano transcription of Beethoven’s “Eroica” symphony. Levit gained acclaim not through competitions, but through major artistic achievements, including recording all Beethoven piano concertos by age 20 and all 32 sonatas by 32, earning …
Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX, has firmly rejected speculation that his Starlink satellite internet service could be used as a bargaining chip amid reported pressure from the U.S. government. In a statement on March 9, Musk emphasized that the service, critical to Ukraine’s wartime efforts, will remain operational regardless of his personal views …
[InTime News] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his government’s commitment to safeguarding the country’s economy amidst global economic instability, following US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on European products. In his weekly government update posted on social media, Mitsotakis emphasized that “no one can benefit from a generalized trade ‘war.’” He reassured that …