Folk Art and Family Life on Skyros

Folk Art and Family Life on Skyros

The traditional Skyrian house, rarely larger than 50 square metres, holds the family memory, folk art and creativity of an entire Greek island. Known as an island of open-hearted, hospitable people, Skyros has a way of winning visitors over from the first moments. Its charm lies in simplicity, authenticity and devotion to tradition. Locals respect …

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Overseas funds frozen in bakery chain tax fraud case after Ireland alert

Greek authorities moved to locate and freeze funds held abroad in connection with an alleged €100 million tax fraud scheme involving the Horiatiko bakery chain following information from Ireland about suspicious bank accounts linked to suspects, according to latest information revealed. Source link

Greek Green Bean Salad With Feta and Tomatoes

Greek Green Bean Salad With Feta and Tomatoes

A Greek green bean salad with feta and tomatoes turns fresh summer beans into a bright, tangy side dish. Green beans, tomatoes and crumbled feta in a simple vinegar dressing. Photo: Allrecipes What is a Greek green bean salad? In Greek, green beans are called ampelofasolia, so this dish is often known as ampelofasolia salata. …

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Weather alert issued for four Greek regions on Wednesday

Four regions of Greece – Thessaly, the Sporades, Evia and the Dodecanese – have been placed under a top-level “Red Code” weather alert for Wednesday, as heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast, with possible hail. Source link

EU Moves to Strengthen Frontex With 30,000 Border Officers and Faster Deportations – Greek City Times

EU Moves to Strengthen Frontex With 30,000 Border Officers and Faster Deportations – Greek City Times

The European Commission proposes a major expansion of Frontex, including a 30,000-strong border force, a rapid reaction unit and a stronger role in returning migrants who have no legal right to remain in the EU. The European Commission has proposed a major overhaul of the European Union’s border protection system, seeking to strengthen Frontex, accelerate …

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Cable survey restart nears amid tensions

Surveys for the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnector could soon resume as the research vessel Abeille Marengo sailed off Crete near Iraklio late Monday after receiving authorization from Greek authorities. Source link

First Evzones Visit in 80 Years

First Evzones Visit in 80 Years

CANBERRA, Tuesday 27 October 2026 — Six Evzones of the Hellenic Presidential Guard visited the Greek Embassy in Canberra on Tuesday, the first time the Guard has been to the embassy in its 80 years. The Evzones’ visit to the Greek Embassy in Canberra is also their first to the city. The Hellenic Club of …

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Former Greek basketball chief denies all 49 charges in match-fixing case

Vangelis Liolios, the former head of the Hellenic Basketball Federation, has denied all 49 charges against him in the alleged Greek basketball match-fixing case, claiming he was targeted by blackmail and an organized effort to damage his personal and professional reputation. Source link