Composer Stavros Xarchakos will receive an honorary Golden Alexander at the 67th Thessaloniki Film Festival in November for his lifetime contribution to Greek culture, organisers said while unveiling the lineup. The tribute takes place on Saturday 7 November at 5.15pm at the Olympion cinema, the Thessaloniki Film Festival said. Following the ceremony, a special screening …
The 15th eCommerce & Digital Marketing World 2026 will happen on November 4, with the theme: “The Growth Playbook!” Source link
La Trobe University’s Advanced Modern Greek programme has secured a three-year funding commitment from prominent Greek Australian benefactors Peter and Mary Mitrakas, helping safeguard the future of tertiary-level Greek language and cultural studies in Victoria. The commitment follows efforts by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), which pledged to underwrite the funding required to keep …
A special emergency discount on heating oil and diesel fuel has been extended until November 15, Helleniq Energy announced on Friday, taking into account current market conditions in the fuel sector. Source link
Speaking via videoconference at the IISS Manama Dialogue 2026 in Bahrain, during a discussion with International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Director-General Bastian Giegerich, Mitsotakis also warned against using connectivity projects for geopolitical purposes and urged European countries to strengthen their presence in the Gulf. Responding to a question about the Libyan House of Representatives’ …
Limassol’s cost-of-living pressures appear to be reaching a breaking point. Source link
As Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026, many Orthodox parents are again asking whether their children should join in. Every year, Greek City Times shares one priest’s clear answer on why Christians should not celebrate Halloween. The reflection below was written by Fr Irinaios Koikas while he served the Greek Orthodox Church of St …
Europe responded to the Covid pandemic collectively and decisively, overcoming in a remarkably short time taboos that had held it back during previous crises. Source link
Tag Greece, a new Ministry of Tourism initiative, aims to give Greek food and agritourism a strong, recognisable identity, so travellers come to taste the country, not just visit it. Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni presented Tag Greece at an event on Thursday 29 October. Its name stands for Tradition, Agrotourism and Gastronomy. The plan links …
Panathinaikos continued its string of mediocre performances in the Euroleague. Source link