Athens, a city that has seen empires rise and fall, has just secured a small but significant victory in the battle for its architectural soul. The Council of State ruled that a building’s designation as a landmark should not hinge on its current condition. If its historical significance can be documented and restoration is feasible, …
The US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of eligible countries to enter the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a visa. Instead, travelers apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before their trip. The 2025 VWP list has been released with some important updates. New Eligible …
Hellenic Public Properties Company (HPPC) on Tuesday announced the conclusion of its business agreement regarding the sale of its 25% stake in Marina Zeas SA, the marina in central Piraeus, to its majority stakeholder, D-Marin. As part of the agreement, the annual fixed concession fee, paid by Marina Zeas to HPPC, will increase by 40%. …
A nationwide strike in Greece on Friday, February 28, marking the second anniversary of the Tempi train disaster, will significantly disrupt public transport, ferry, and air travel. Public Transport (Athens): Metro lines 2 & 3: Limited operation from 9 am to 5 pm. Electric railway (ISAP – Line 1): Limited operation from 9 am to …
File photo. Former tourism minister Harry Theoharis is Greece’s candidate for the role of secretary-general of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). The election of the new leadership of UN Tourism will take place on May 29-30 in Madrid. Harry Theoharis, as minister of tourism, played a pivotal role in revitalizing the Greek tourism sector …
Cyprus’ small banks have become targets for global fintech companies and financial institutions, with potential acquisitions aimed at securing a European banking license. Among them, Ancoria Bank appears to be at the center of renewed interest from major fintech firms with operations inside and outside Cyprus. While these banks have not taken steps to acquire …
[AMNA] Greece is recording steady progress in its energy transition, and especially as regards the participation of renewable energy sources in the energy mix, per a study published by the Center for Liberal Studies (KEFiM) in collaboration with the EPICENTER network of European think tanks. It showed that this country exceeded the corresponding European average …
The public education system is in dire need of modernization, yet it has shown significant resistance to change. Renewing the system through pockets of high-quality services and excellence could benefit the entire structure. Introducing the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in select public schools could create model institutions that serve as a foundation for more comprehensive …
The hands of Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), as he speaks during a news conference at the headquarters of Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party in Berlin, Germany, Monday. [AP] History is in a hurry, but democracy is not. This is one of the primary challenges we face today in Europe. Take, …
The prices of the world’s largest cryptocurrencies continued to follow a downward trajectory, with Bitcoin hitting a new November 2024 low. After briefly trading at $83,310, Bitcoin shed 4.60%, selling for $84,499 at 1:47 pm ET. At the same time, Ethereum nosedived 7.24%, selling at $2,313. More to come… Source link