Greece’s installed wind power capacity exceeded the 6 GW milestone at the end of the first half of 2026, according to the latest semi-annual wind energy statistics released by the Hellenic Scientific Association of Wind Energy. Source link
As Stefanos Tsitsipas waved goodbye to Wimbledon 2026 following a straight-sets second-round loss to Novak Djokovic (3-6, 4-6, 2-6), the Greek star’s former coach Mark Philippoussis delivered some blunt but hopeful advice for the road ahead. The 27-year-old Tsitsipas, once a consistent top-10 fixture and two-time Grand Slam finalist, has now suffered early exits in …
A patient has been detained as the prime suspect in a fire that broke out at dawn inside the Sismanoglio Hospital in northern Athens. Source link
A new taxi fare dispute has sparked outrage in Athens after a driver allegedly demanded €80 for a journey from the KTEL Kifisos bus station to the Port of Piraeus, refused to use the taximeter, and abandoned two passengers when they declined to pay. Taxi Driver Accused of Demanding €80 Fare Before Abandoning Passengers in …
Five people have been hospitalized with burn injuries, two of whom are in serious condition, after a large blaze consumed a factory in Asproryrgos, West Attica, on Tuesday morning, state-run broadcaster ERT reported. Source link
Just as Giannis Antetokounmpo prepares to begin the next chapter of his NBA career with the Miami Heat, one of the world’s most celebrated Greek restaurants has also arrived in South Florida. Acclaimed Greek-Mediterranean dining destination Gaia, which first earned international recognition in Dubai, has opened its first restaurant in the United States, bringing its …
Santorini is showing clear signs of a decline in arrivals, according to data presented by Santorini Hoteliers’ Association President Antonis Pagonis. Source link
From the mountains of Epirus to the islands of the Aegean, myzithra is one of Greece’s oldest and most beloved cheeses. Deeply rooted in the country’s cheesemaking traditions, it has become a staple of Greek cuisine and a shining example of the modern “zero waste” philosophy, produced from whey left over after making other cheeses. …
An analysis of economic data shows that the difference in total tax burdens between land-based hospitality and marine tourism remains significant. Source link
A 31-year-old mother of three has accused a Tesco supermarket of refusing her entry because of the backless top she was wearing during a heatwave, prompting an apology from the retailer. Alix Galatis said the incident occurred on 26 June at a Tesco store in Essex, where temperatures had reached 37°C. Mother of three says …