Kathimerini’s Reimagine Tourism forum heads to Thessaloniki in September
Kathimerini’s “Reimagine Tourism in Greece” conference is visiting Thessaloniki in September, as part of the Thessaloniki International Fair. Source link
Greece Hailed as Counterterrorism Leader and Global Example
The United States has described Greece as a “leading force” in counterterrorism and “a model for other countries”, praising its determination and effectiveness in combating far-left and anarchist terrorism. Responding to a question from Greek newspaper Kathimerini following recent remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a US State Department spokesperson highlighted the long-standing …
PM to decide soon on election date
One of the favorite topics of discussion among Greeks during their vacation this summer is the uncertainty, if not confusion, surrounding the timing of the next election. Source link
Greece on alert as Turkey’s Oruc Reis heads for new mission – Greek City Times
Greece is closely monitoring the movements of Turkey’s seismic research vessel Oruc Reis after Ankara announced its departure from the port of Silifke on July 20, the 52nd anniversary of Turkey’s 1974 invasion of Cyprus. The timing of the announcement has raised concern in Athens, with Greek officials viewing it as a symbolic demonstration of …
Long-haul travelers give big boost to Greece’s tourism revenue
Travelers on long-haul flights, like those lasting over six hours, account for more than 11% of the country’s tourism takings. Source link
ATHEX: Banks take index back to 2,500 points
The Greek bourse benchmark has returned to 2,500 points, after banks launched an upward move on Tuesday. Source link
Thirteen injured in suspected migrant smuggling crash in northern Greece
Thirteen people, including migrants being transported in a suspected smuggling operation, were injured Tuesday when a van crashed on the Egnatia Odos motorway in northeastern Greece. Source link
Bryan Adams | Athens | December 19
Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams will return to Telekom Center Athens as part of his ongoing “Roll With The Punches” world tour. Source link
For Greece’s unaccompanied refugees, a place to be children again
At one of The HOME Project’s homes for unaccompanied refugee children in Athens, two young children were once overheard arguing over which movie to watch. It was a small moment, but a telling one. “I asked a caregiver if someone was going to step in,” says Stelios Vellis, who witnessed the scene before he joined …
Elderly woman loses gold coins, jewelry in utility worker scam
A 79-year-old woman in Stavroupoli, a suburb of Thessaloniki, has reported losing gold coins and jewelry in a scam carried out by people posing as employees of Greece’s electricity distribution operator. Source link