World No. 1 tennis star Aryna Sabalenka is enjoying a well-deserved summer break in Mykonos alongside her fiancé, George Frangoulis. However, her vacation has drawn sharp criticism from some social media users, who accuse her of focusing more on leisure and content creation than on her tennis career following her Wimbledon exit. Rather than letting …
A 4-year-old child is being treated in a pediatric intensive care unit in Thessaloniki after falling into a swimming pool in northern Greece, local media reported. Source link
The European Commission will unveil a proposal after the summer to introduce age-appropriate restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced. Speaking after receiving an expert report on protecting children online, von der Leyen emphasised the need for a balanced approach that prioritises young people’s development. “This …
Who says exploring ancient Greece has to be an all-day adventure? These seven archaeological sites are perfect for combining culture with a swim. Source link
Small business owners in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s electorate are struggling to survive amid rising taxes, soaring cost-of-living pressures, and increasing operational costs, with several long-standing local businesses forced to close their doors. Harry Cotinis Lamia Deli In an exclusive interview, Jim Cotinis, owner of Lamia Super Deli in Marrickville, along with his father Harry, …
SYRIZA lawmaker Symeon Kedikoglou announced Monday that he intends to resign from his parliamentary seat and join the new political initiative launched by former prime minister Alexis Tsipras, known as ELAS. Source link
A Greek-American entrepreneur has become one of the few to secure an official commercial partnership with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup. John Kanaras, 60, owner of AXIA Time, is the man behind the tournament’s official licensed watches. Originally from the villages of Skoura and Varvitsa in Laconia, Peloponnese, Kanaras is a second-generation Greek immigrant …
A confrontation between former prime minister Antonis Samaras and the government has intensified over the past week, with both sides preparing for a prolonged political battle. Source link
When Greeks recently expressed legitimate disappointment over the lack of Greek representation in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming The Odyssey which would essentially translate to employment opportunities for local Greek actors, many media outlets and critics dismissed Greek concerns as nationalism, gatekeeping or even racism. To add insult to injury, the international publicity tour excluded Greece altogether! …
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday she sees renewed momentum in efforts to reunify Cyprus and announced that the European Commission will appoint a new special representative for the island on Monday, signaling a stronger EU role ahead of UN-led talks this week. Source link