[Shutterstock] The prices of fish from Greek aquafarming nosedived last year, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), mainly as a result of the choice of Greek companies, indeed leading ones – and no longer the Turkish ones – to lower prices on international markets. This year, however, prices were set at higher …
Snapshot one: In the center of Halandri, northern Athens, an area notorious for its parking problems, a driver leaves his car almost in the middle of the street and rushes off to do a spot of shopping. Meanwhile, cars are blocked as the bus can’t pass, and when the driver finally returns, the gathered crowd …
[Antonis Skampavirias] Skoufa Gallery (4 Skoufa) presents the festive group exhibition, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Showcasing works by both contemporary and classic Greek and international artists, including Yannis Tsarouchis, Alekos Fassianos, Yannis Gaitis and Yannis Moralis, the exhibition is a celebration of the holiday season through art. Admission is free. Source …
[Bursa Teknik Universitesi via X] Chairman of the National Defense Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and former Defense Minister Hulusi Akar suggested that Turkish soldiers might one day swim to the Greek island of Kastellorizo, during a conference at Bursa Technical University on Friday. After emphasizing that Turkey is a maritime nation with …
Regarding the use of Renewable Energy Sources (RES), the Prime Minister stated that the government plans to provide free or significantly discounted energy to residents in areas hosting RES infrastructure. “If, for example, a municipality has wind turbines — which are often the subject of much debate, in my opinion unjustifiably — then the first …
In the decisive mixed doubles match, the Greek duo pulled off a comeback to defeat Sergio Martos Gornes and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers 4-6, 6-3, 10-6. Tsitsipas and Sakkari lost the first set 6-4 but improved in the second set, winning 6-3. In the super tie-break, the Greek pair gained an early lead and held onto it …
Turkish singer Fide Koksal will perform at the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) in a series of four shows from January 10 to 13. She will be accompanied on stage by renowned Greek artists Eleni Tsaligopoulou, Antonis Mitzelos, Yiannis Kyrimkyridis and Panos Dimitrakopoulos. Koksal, who was born and raised in Smyrna, will present a …
More than half of the foreign funds that are invested in the Greek economy continue to be channeled into the real estate market. This causes all sorts of imbalances, beyond the distortive effect it has on the cost of housing. It also demonstrates that the country is still too weak to attract productive investments, which …
Greece experienced a significant rise in short-term rental accommodations in 2024, with offerings surpassing 230,000 properties nationwide by August. This marked an unprecedented milestone as the number of available beds in these units climbed to 1.022 million, overtaking the 887,740 beds at the country’s hotels. Analysts attribute this growth to sustained demand from inbound tourism …
File photo. [InTimeNews] A passenger ferry was forced to return to the port of Piraeus on Saturday after experiencing engine trouble while it was sailing north of Aegina island in the Saronic Gulf. According to state broadcaster ERT, the Poseidon Hellas was en route from the islet of Angistri to Aegina, carrying 182 passengers, 18 …