A view of the Greek Parliament, in Athens, on June 24, 2023. [Michael Varaklas/AP] These are the kinds of in-between relationships that lack commitment, depth, and plans for the future. They exist in the space between friendship or casual dating and a committed relationship – one that avoids the question, “what are we?” The “situationship,” …
“We’re doing really well,” says Akis Tsoukas, president of the Kastoria Furriers Association, describing the situation in the fur industry in Western Macedonia. These are words he has not used for years. Since 2014, fur had been experiencing a steady decline in the region, due to geopolitical developments but also because Europe and the United …
You reach the destination in no time – without a single stop. Inside, the modern ferry feels more like a commercial airplane, with numbered seats and overhead monitors playing video clips for entertainment. The trip from Piraeus takes just over an hour at best. Then you arrive: Hydra. No Greek island have I visited as …
[InTime News] Unidentified attackers vandalized the main entrance of the Athens Administrative Court of Appeals late Saturday, smashing glass panels with sledgehammers and throwing paint. In a statement, the court “unequivocally condemns the attack” by a group of masked individuals, adding that while no injuries were reported, the damage was significant. “The attack constitutes a …
[Shutterstock] Greece has extended the deadline for applications to its 2026-2027 social tourism program until Monday. The state-subsidized scheme, open to private-sector employees and registered unemployed meeting income criteria, will begin May 18 and run for 13 months. It will provide 300,000 holiday vouchers with a total budget of €50 million. Recipients can book up …
Tourists visit the Parthenon. Greek tourism, as a key pillar of the economy, remains highly vulnerable to geopolitical crises and rising travel costs, which can affect demand and revenues. [AP] The crisis in Iran and the wider Middle East is expected to have long-term consequences in both the geopolitical and economic spheres. At a first …
The Athens Asian Food Festival returns to Kypseli Municipal Market, expanding on its successful debut with a larger, more vibrant program celebrating Asian gastronomy and culture. Visitors can enjoy authentic street food, contemporary culinary creations and an Asian-themed bar, alongside DJ sets and live music curated by Street Outdoors. Admission is free. Source link
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis condemned an attack at a White House correspondents’ dinner attended by US President Donald Trump, calling it a reminder that violence has no place in democratic societies. In a social media post, Mitsotakis said, “The attack at the White House correspondents’ dinner is a stark reminder that violence has no place …
Mario Brunello presents a distinctive recital at the Athens Concert Hall, performing works by Johann Sebastian Bach on the rare violoncello piccolo. Concluding his multi-season project, Brunello offers a fresh interpretation of Bach’s solo repertoire through the instrument’s warm, resonant tone. Held in the intimate Dimitris Mitropoulos Hall, the performance emphasizes depth and subtlety, inviting …
Greece is set for an unseasonably warm and sunny start to the week, with temperatures rising well above seasonal norms before a marked deterioration in weather conditions around May Day, according to state broadcaster ERT. Monday is expected to be the hottest day of April so far, with highs of 25 to 26 degrees Celsius …