Greek-Australian cook Petro Papathomas has secured a place in the MasterChef Australia 2026 grand final, setting up a two-person showdown for the $250,000 prize. Papathomas and fellow finalist Vinnie Gibaldi advanced after eliminating Aaron Kher in the semi-final. The pair will compete in the season 18 finale for the title. “It’s quite unbelievable,” Papathomas told …
Construction group Avax plans to invest some €450 million by the end of the decade to diversify its activities, with emphasis placed on public-private partnerships, energy and properties. Source link
A Greek-operated LNG carrier, the GasLog Shanghai, was struck off the coast of Oman on 31 July while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, the vessel’s owner GasLog confirmed. The ship remains in stable condition and no injuries were reported. It had loaded its cargo of Qatari liquefied natural gas at the Ras Laffan Industrial Complex …
A young hiker from Chile who was walking from Albania to Greece has fallen to his death in a ravine on the Greek side of the rugged border, officials said. Source link
Panagia of Tinos, also known as the Megalochari (Great Grace) or Evangelistria of Tinos (Our Lady of Good Tidings), is the national patron saint and protector of Greece. The name “Megalochari” means “full of grace” and is one of the titles given to the Virgin Mary. The church, dedicated to the Annunciation, is the most …
The fleeting truce that prevailed in July in the Middle East was enough to boost the Purchasing Managers’ Index in Greek manufacturing. Source link
A major search-and-rescue operation is continuing off the Greek island of Symi after a group of German tourists were swept away from their yacht while swimming, leaving one man still missing. Seven of the eight German nationals have been rescued and are reported to be in good health after spending hours in the water in …
Authorities on the Greek islands have arrested a total 16 bar and club managers over the weekend for playing music above the maximum legal limit, police said Monday. Source link
The Byzantine Castle of Moglena in Pella has officially reopened to the public following the completion of an extensive conservation and restoration project, marking the return of one of northern Greece’s most significant medieval fortifications. Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni formally handed over the restored monument to the local community and visitors after the completion …
The vast majority of buyers on islands such as Mykonos and Santorini come from abroad. Source link