“The Odyssey” continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Source link
Hollywood star Sofia Vergara is making the most of her Greek island getaway, turning heads with an effortlessly elegant Mediterranean-inspired look while cruising the crystal-clear waters of Greece aboard a luxury yacht. The actress and entrepreneur shared a series of sun-soaked photos on Instagram, capturing the relaxed glamour of a European summer dressed in an …
A proposed bill to revive abandoned and declining rural settlements has drawn sharp criticism from environmental and urban planning experts, who warn it could fuel real estate speculation in fragile Greek island areas. Source link
Two Melbourne Greek Australian women are among the contestants vying for the Miss Universe Australia crown this year. Audrey Panagopoulos, 24, and Anastasia Chryssafis, 25, will represent Melbourne’s Greek community as they compete on the national stage. Panagopoulos has built a career in business development and is passionate about empowering young people through leadership and …
The trial over Greece’s deadliest rail disaster resumes Monday with defense lawyers arguing that proceedings should be delayed because some defendants are also under investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) over alleged financial crimes linked to a railway signaling contract. Source link
Police have lifted a security alert in central Athens after the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (TEEM) inspected a suspicious suitcase in the Monastiraki area and determined it posed no threat. Authorities had established a security perimeter and temporarily closed several nearby roads while specialist officers examined the unattended item. Traffic restrictions affected the intersection of …
The Greek air defense battery stationed in Saudi Arabia has taken down two ballistic missiles and a drone near the city of Yanbu, Greece’s Ministry of Defense announced Saturday. Source link
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has issued a warning to passengers travelling through Europe this summer, saying the airline will not delay departures for travellers caught in lengthy passport control queues caused by the new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks. The budget airline chief said passengers who fail to reach the boarding gate before it closes …
Director Eleni Efthymiou presents “The Trojan Women” as a physically charged exploration of war’s aftermath, placing the female body at the center of memory, violence and endurance. Source link
On July 27, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Panteleimon. Feast Day of the Great Martyr and Healer, Agios Panteleimon The Great Martyr and Healer Agios Panteleimon was born in the city of Nicomedia into the family of the illustrious pagan Eustorgius, and he was named Pantoleon. His mother, Saint Evoula …