Feast Day of Agios Fanourios Feast Day of Agios Fanourios On August 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Fanourios, commemorating the Martyr and Miracle Worker who is asked to intercede when things are lost. Fanouropita is also made on August 27th, to commemorate Saint Fanourios. The story behind this is …
Taxpayers falling afoul of the tax authorities will be given a chance to pay discounted fines if they accept the results of the inspection rather than trying to contest them. Source link
Italy and Greece are set to sign the Implementing Arrangement for the acquisition of two Italian FREMM type frigates on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Rome. The agreement is expected to be signed in the presence of Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, and the Chiefs of the Navies …
New applications for residence permits under Greece’s Golden Visa program are on track to fall by roughly half this year, according to data for the first six months of 2026. Source link
On August 26, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of The Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalia. Martyrs Adrian and Natalia were married in their youth for one year prior to their martyrdom, and lived in Nicomedia during the time of the emperor Maximian (305-311 AD). The emperor promised a reward to whoever would …
West Nile virus continues to spread in Greece, with health experts expecting infections to keep rising through at least the end of September. Source link
Konstantinos Argyros is returning to the Kentro Athinon for a third consecutive year, and this time he will be joined by rising Greek singer Ria Ellinidou. The collaboration was announced through the Kentro Athinon social media channels, generating excitement among fans ahead of the new winter season. Argyros has become closely associated with the Athens …
Once I was elected president of the European Council, I decided to visit each member-state every year, to meet bilaterally with each European leader. Source link
A council in western Sydney, Australia, has rejected a proposal from Lakemba Mosque to broadcast the Islamic call to prayer over loudspeakers every Friday. Lakemba Mosque, operated by the Lebanese Muslim Association, had sought approval to broadcast the call to prayer for 15 minutes once a week using four loudspeakers. The proposal sparked strong opposition …
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will inaugurate the 4.8-kilometer Kalamaria extension to the Thessaloniki Metro on Thursday, adding five new stations: Nomarchia, Kalamaria, Aretsou, Nea Krini, and Mikra. Source link