Race for renovation subsidies
The low participation of closed properties in the state program has been disappointing. Source link
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Greek Australian Pilot Makes History on First Western Sydney Airport Flight
Aglaya Papadokokolakis captained Jetstar flight JQ362 to the Gold Coast shortly before 11.30am on Sunday, becoming the first pilot to operate a commercial passenger departure from Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy-Bird Walton). Aglaya Papadokokolakis captained the first commercial passenger flight from the new Western Sydney International Airport, which departed late for the Gold Coast. The …
‘Leafing through’ the Cahiers d’Art for a tribute at the Benaki Museum
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the publication of Cahiers d’Art, the Benaki Museum is participating in the international anniversary tribute coordinated by the Cahiers d’Art publishing house, with an exhibition that transforms its collections into a living meeting ground for cultures and eras. Source link
Greece and Saudi Arabia Call for Secure Shipping Routes – Greek City Times
Greece and Saudi Arabia have called for the protection of international shipping routes and uninterrupted energy supplies, warning that attacks on critical infrastructure threaten global markets and supply stability. The warning came as Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday, with the two countries also pledging …
Eviction at 80: ‘I stare outside until dawn breaks’
As soon as I meet Mrs Pelagia, she instinctively does what most women over 80 do: she shares the wisdom she has gained from life. For her, this translates into two words: patience and hope. Source link
Pontian Greek Groups Challenge Atatürk Opera in Germany – Greek City Times
Pontian Greek organisations in Germany are protesting a new opera about Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, warning that the production risks overlooking the persecution and mass killings of Pontian Greeks during the final years of the Ottoman Empire and the emergence of modern Turkey. The opera is scheduled to premiere at the Stuttgart State Opera on April …
Youth movements come from many directions
In Serbia on Sunday and in Israel on Tuesday, young voters will play a decisive role in national elections and, by extension, in their country’s future. Source link
Greece Targets Golden Visa Abuse Over Hidden Rebates – Greek City Times
Greece is warning golden visa investors that residence permits could be revoked over hidden property rebates and prohibited short-term rental arrangements, as authorities step up enforcement of the country’s investment migration programme. Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris issued the warning at the Prodexpo 2026 real estate conference in Athens on October 15, signalling a …
Stress test for tourism under extreme conditions
Michael O’Leary is the CEO of the low-cost airline Ryanair. Known for his eccentric reputation, he proved a tough negotiator two decades ago before finally agreeing to launch routes to Greece. Source link
Chania Film Festival Showcases 400 Films from 53 Countries – Greek City Times
The 14th Chania Film Festival has brought cinema, education and international cultural exchange to Crete, with approximately 400 films from 53 countries, more than 30 premieres and an extensive programme of workshops, exhibitions and special events running from 21 October to 1 November. The festival opened on Wednesday, 21 October, at the Chania Cultural Centre, …