Beyond the criticism: How tourism and hospitality are reviving Athens
The opening of a new era for the Arsakeio Arcade (Stoa Arsakeiou) on Stadiou Street marks a paradigm shift in what was once the heart of commercial Athens. Source link
European Leaders Turn on Spain Over Illegal Migrant Crisis
European leaders have intensified pressure on Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez after a major surge of illegal migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta triggered a political crisis over border control and migration policy. Local authorities claimed that around 60,000 migrants stormed the tiny Spanish territory on the North African coast, although Spanish authorities later …
The E65: A gateway to a new chapter for Western Macedonia
In recent years, driving to Western Macedonia often meant getting stuck behind a truck on the winding road connecting the cities of Kalambaka and Grevena. It was a familiar frustration for thousands of motorists – one that has now become a thing of the past. Source link
Petros Gkaidatzis Crowned European Rowing Championship
Greece celebrated a successful day at the European Rowing Championships in Varese, with Petros Gkaidatziswinning gold in the men’s lightweight single sculls and Stefanos Douskos securing bronze in the men’s single sculls. Gkaidatzis delivered Greece’s first gold medal of the championships after dominating the lightweight single sculls final from start to finish. The Paris Olympic …
How Alonissos became a haven for a community of Americans
How one retired American teacher helped turn a quiet Sporades island into a beloved summer home for generations of friends and family. Source link
Two firefighting helicopters collide; 2 dead
Two crew members died Sunday when two helicopters collided while battling a blaze west of Athens, the Fire Service has confirmed. Source link
Letter to Skyros mayor: Reinvigorate traditional culture, transform the quality of life
Mr. Mayor, I write to you as a deep admirer of your island’s traditional culture in all its forms: woodcarving, ceramics, embroidery, leatherwork, costume, dance, and husbandry of the Skyrian horse. In three decades of traveling to Skyros, I’ve heard something from your citizens again and again. They say your tradition-bearers are growing old and …
Man arrested for Scottish woman’s murder
A 26-year-old Afghan national has been arrested for the murder of Elisabeth Jane Ross, a 38-year-old UK national whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase on July 18 Source link
The detritus of dwindling humanity
How can a play that seems dull when you’re watching it occupy your waking mind the next morning and leave a lasting impression? What accounts for this disparity? Is it, perhaps, because it is much more powerful than others, than shows that send you floating out of the theater? “I Gi tis Epaggelias” (The Promised …
From Beethoven to Savvopoulos: A landmark season at the Athens Concert Hall
With two major musical milestones – the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s death and a tribute to Dionysis Savvopoulos – the Athens Concert Hall (also known as the Megaron) has announced its program for the 2026-2027 season. Source link