The first day of the Church New Year is also called the beginning of the Indiction. The term Indiction comes from a Latin word meaning, “to impose.” It was originally applied to the imposition of taxes in Egypt. The first worldwide Indiction was in 312 when Emperor Constantine (May 21) saw a miraculous vision of …
Unemployment recorded a new significant decline in July. For the second time in 2026 the seasonally adjusted rate, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority, broke the 8% barrier, falling to 7.9%. Source link
A 75 year old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 41 year old woman in Bacchus Marsh, west of Melbourne. Bacchus Marsh man George Paraskevas briefly appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court via video link from custody after being charged by Homicide Squad detectives. Police discovered the woman’s body inside …
Santorini is strengthening its presence in European markets, investing in targeted promotional actions and partnerships with airlines, that directly connect the island with major foreign markets. Source link
Greek cafés have established a growing presence in the heart of Brussels’ EU quarter, bringing Greece’s distinctive coffee culture to a neighbourhood dominated by European institutions, according to a report by POLITICO’s Eliza Gkritsi in Brussels. Cafés including To Meli, Papillon, Caffeine and Cherry have become popular gathering places for EU officials, lobbyists, journalists and …
Greek hoopsters scraped through the Spanish challenge on Monday in Athens to win by two in overtime. Source link
Israeli defence giant Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has publicly celebrated its central role in Greece’s new €3 billion “Achilles Shield” air-defence programme, releasing a video highlighting the systems it will provide as part of the landmark agreement between Greece and Israel. “Rafael is on its way to protect the skies of Greece,” the company said …
Cyprus recorded a general government fiscal surplus of €770.6 million in the first seven months of 2026. Source link
Oscar-winning Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski presented his highly anticipated new film Homeland at a memorable Athens premiere held under the full moon at the courtyard of the Byzantine and Christian Museum. The screening took place on Saturday, August 29, as part of the 32nd Athens International Film Festival – Premiere Nights, in collaboration with distributor …
The National Price Reduction Initiative, covering 1,740 basic everyday consumer products and school supplies, with an average price reduction of 9.5%, was launched on Monday in an effort to support Greek households’ disposable income. Source link