In a closely contested decision, the US Senate confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as the new Pentagon chief. This came after a 50-50 tie where three Republican senators opposed the nomination by former President Donald Trump. J.D. Vance was called upon to cast the deciding vote. According to AFP, the confirmation process, described …
Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, who revived the country’s Orthodox Church after the fall of the communist regime in 1990, has died in Athens. He was 95. The archbishop’s hospitalization in Athens began on January 3, after being airlifted from Tirana. He subsequently underwent emergency laparoscopic surgery to treat gastrointestinal bleeding and returned to intensive care, …
Greek City Times Archbishop Anastasios of Albania Passes Away After ICU Battle Anastasios of Albania passed away after a courageous battle in the Intensive Care Unit of Evangelismos Hospital over the past few weeks. He was a prominent figure in the Orthodox Church, known for his dedication and leadership. His loss is deeply mourned by …
[AMNA] The mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, participated in the 14th Direct Dialogue between the mayors of European capitals and the European Commission on Friday in Warsaw, advocating for an enhanced role of cities in managing EU funds and deciding which projects receive financing. A declaration was signed by 23 cities, committing to safe, resilient, …
Please select a featured image for your post 0 Glyfada has unveiled a new coastal cycle path as a key feature of its waterfront transformation. The completed 3.5-kilometer cycle path along the waterfront will soon be complemented by an additional 2.5 kilometers of connecting routes. Mayor George Papanikolaou highlighted the significant changes, stating, “The 3.5-kilometer …
The Civil Aviation Service (CAS) certification for the state-owned international airports of Iraklio (Nikos Kazantzakis) and of Alexandroupoli (Dimokritos) was completed at a special ceremony at the service’s facilities on Friday. The two international airports are the first of 10 airports managed by newly established CAS to have concluded their certification. The certification of the …
An Israeli delegation has returned from Athens with ambitious plans to triple the trade volume between Israel and Greece, positioning Greece as a key economic ally amid ongoing tensions with Turkey. The delegation, led by Dr. Ron Tomer, president of the Manufacturers Association of Israel, marks the first significant economic mission since the escalation of …
The long-delayed Poli Chrysochous-Paphos highway project in western Cyprus, now estimated to cost a staggering 330 million euros, is finally moving forward with a completion target set for 2030-2032. Cyprus Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades provided updates during a meeting with local officials on Friday, emphasizing the government’s commitment to infrastructure that fosters regional development and …
File photo. Greece welcomed approximately 2 million travelers from France alone in 2024, for the first time ever, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni told the Delphi Paris Forum on Thursday. Yet despite the historically high performance for all of Greek tourism, the minister underlined that the Greek government is not resting on its laurels. Instead, Athens …
On January 25 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Gregory the Theologian and Archbishop of Constantinople, who was also one of the Three Holy Hierarchs, along with Saint Basil the Great and Saint John Chrysostom. Saint Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople, a great Father and teacher of the Church, was …