Greece is embarking on a massive €7.5 billion (approximately £6.4 billion) project to transform the site of the former Ellinikon International Airport into a futuristic city projected to boost the country’s economy and attract a million additional tourists annually. Dubbed “Ellinikon,” this eco-friendly development aims to be a “zip code paradise,” blending stunning coastal views …
CareunderSun, a leading name in accessible travel, has become the first Greek company to receive the highly esteemed ZsL Stuttgart Award, underscoring the Athens-based agency’s commitment to promoting inclusion and accessibility in tourism, ensuring that travel is enjoyable and barrier-free for all. In addition, CareunderSun was awarded the prestigious Golden Wheelchair Award during this year’s …
Melbourne, 30 January 2025 – Bill Papastergiadis OAM, Melbourne Managing Partner and Chair of the National Executive at Moray & Agnew, has been recognized as one of the Law Firm Leaders of the Year for Australia and New Zealand. This prestigious accolade was announced in the 2025 edition of Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer, two of the region’s leading independent legal …
CAIRO – Soon after Islamist rebels overthrew the authoritarian president of Syria, Bashar Assad, a hashtag gathered steam on Egyptian social media: “It’s your turn, dictator.” The message for President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt was unmistakable. But he hardly needed the warning. Since the ouster of Syria’s longtime dictator on Dec 8, Egyptian leaders …
Crew members of an Italian Coast Guard vessel stand at a promenade, ahead of a transfer operation of migrants from the asylum processing centers in Albania back to Italy, in Shengjin, northwestern Albania, Saturday. [AP] An Italian navy ship on Saturday took migrants to Italy from asylum processing centers in Albania following a court decision …
The fortieth day after His birth, the All-holy Virgin brought her divine Son into the Temple of Jerusalem, to dedicate Him to God and to purify herself. In accordance with the Mosaic law, 40 days after the birth of a child the mother is required to present the child in the tabernacle and offer as …
Greek dancers at a previous year’s Estia Greek Festival. [Andrew McMaster] The Estia Greek Street Festival returns to Hobart, Australia, this weekend, offering a vibrant celebration of Greek culture for Tasmania’s Greek diaspora. Held at 67 Federal Street in North Hobart, the festival has been a cultural staple since 1994, as reported by Greek-Australian newspaper …
ATHENS, Greece (GCT) — Authorities in Greece said Friday they have arrested a suspect accused of setting up online auctions to sell ancient Greek artifacts across multiple countries, including the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, and Italy. The suspect, a woman who described as a foreign national but was not further identified, was detained in …
[Yiannis Liakos/Intime News] Illegal parking in central Athens remains a major problem despite intensified enforcement efforts, city officials say. In just 12 days in January, municipal police issued 5,270 tickets for illegal parking, with over 2,100 violations involving cars blocking sidewalks, according to Deputy Mayor Thomas Georgiadis. He described the situation as “difficult and and …
Turkey’s decision to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets equipped with Meteor air-to-air missiles marks a major leap in the country’s defense capabilities, but it’s also stirring significant tensions in the region, especially with Greece. MBDA developed the Meteor missile, one of the most advanced in the world. It provides a substantial edge in air superiority …