The first indications for the upcoming tourism season are positive, the president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Alexandros Vassilikos, pointed out on Wednesday at an event on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the establishment and operation of the chamber. The change in consumer behavior after the pandemic shows that demand is holding …
Athens taxi drivers are set to hold a work stoppage on Thursday, January 23, as announced by their union, SATA. Taxis will cease operations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a protest march planned to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. The union emphasized its unanimous decision to step up efforts concerning a new …
Olympiakos added a second win in its Spanish expedition this week, beating Real Madrid, while Panathinaikos endured a second defeat in the same country, losing at Baskonia. Olympiakos keeps going strong at the top of the Euroleague standings thanks to an emphatic display at Real Madrid, winning 96-86 on Thursday. The Reds maintained a clear …
The government has unveiled a new platform titled “Digital Citizenship for Children,” aimed at shielding minors from internet addiction as part of a wider national initiative. The project, a collaboration between the ministries of digital governance, education, religious affairs, and sports, features educational content such as interactive and animated videos, digital games, and creative activities …
Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea announced this week it is shutting down its hub at Athens Airport after six years of operation, while maintaining all its flights to and from Greece. Volotea, in which Aegean Airlines acquired a stake last September, employed 80 people directly and another 450 indirectly at its Athens hub. While it is …
WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a federal law mandating that TikTok’s Chinese owners sell or shut down the social-media app by January 19, supporting Congress’s concerns over national security against the platform’s claim that the ban infringes on the First Amendment. This decision means that the platform could potentially go offline—at least temporarily—on Sunday, …
It is now clear that the abscess of corruption and illegality had deep roots in the Hellenic Police, it had become systemic. The government has realized the problem and is taking the necessary decisions. However, it will take perseverance and determination to uproot behaviors and criminal rings that developed in the vital core of the …
Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou has been crowned the Best Balkan Athlete of the Year for 2024, marking a historic achievement for Greece. The 26-year-old Olympic gold medalist from Paris, who also holds the titles of reigning World Indoor Champion and European Champion, topped the prestigious annual poll with 61 votes. Tentoglou’s win makes him …
The Greek stock market had a day to remember on Friday, as both stock prices and turnover jumped and the main index reached a new 13-year high, climbing to a level unseen since April 2011. Most blue chips, including banks, which served as the market leaders, enjoyed significant gains, while mid-caps begged to differ. This …
He was a key figure in early Christianity, renowned for defending the Nicene Creed and opposing Arianism. Born around 296 in Alexandria, Egypt, Saint Athanasius of Alexandria grew up during a time of theological controversy. Athanasius served under Bishop Alexander as a young deacon and attended the First Council of Nicaea in 325, defending the …