[Loukas Velidakis] Hundreds of Syrians _ mostly men and a few veiled women _ living in Athens converged on Syntagma Square early Sunday afternoon to celebrate the downfall of Bashar al-Assad. The gathering took place while thousands of people who took advantage of shops being open on Sunday thronged the square. The Syrians were waving …
[Shutterstock] Italgas, which two years ago acquired DEPA Infrastructure and renamed Greece’s gas grid company Enaon, announced this week it is preparing a total investment of 1 billion euros in Greece as part of the group’s 2024-2030 Strategic Plan. This program will be executed by its subsidiary Enaon, focusing on four main pillars to support …
A 16-year-old was arrested Saturday on the island of Corfu on felony drug trafficking charges after police discovered 6.8 grams of processed cannabis in four packets during a targeted search near the city. A subsequent raid at the teen’s home in southern Corfu uncovered nine additional packets containing 36.7 grams of cannabis and a precision …
[Reuters/ Phil Noble] British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Cyprus on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a UK prime minister to the island since 1971. The trip is part of Starmer’s regional tour, which includes stops in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Starmer is set to meet with President Nikos Christodoulides for private …
HACCO National Federation members at the HACCI Excellence Awards event, featuring Dr Elena Limnios and Fotini Kypraios in the middle. The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry National Federation (HACCI NF), a network connecting Greek-Australian business groups across Australia, celebrated a major milestone as its New South Wales branch officially joined the federation. The …
File photo. A 30-year-old father was arrested in Agrinio, central Greece, on Saturday after allegedly attacking his 12-year-old daughter with a knife and burning her with a cigarette. He is also accused of physically assaulting four of his other children, aged 6, 9, 10 and 11, in front of their 29-year-old mother, who has also …
This holiday season, Athens offers a magical cinematic experience as part of the city-wide celebration “Christmas in Athens: A Fairytale Comes to Life.” Running through to January 10, the city’s iconic locations transform into enchanting outdoor cinemas. Enjoy films under the stars in Eleftherias Park, at the Metropolitan Cathedral plaza or at a thrilling drive-in …
Greece’s “Oikothen” home care program is revolutionizing cancer treatment, offering patients comfort and dignity. Launched in June 2023 by the Agios Savvas Hospital in Athens, the initiative delivers at-home therapies to patients who previously endured exhausting hospital visits. Since its start, 156 patients have benefited, including one who described it as life-changing after years of …
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A new hotel investment covering an area of approximately 97,000 square meters on the islet of Diaporos, off Halkidiki, was launched by Stavros Andreadis through his company Stanta. According to the business plan, it will include 13 ground-floor villas and 13 two-story autonomous bungalows – i.e. a total of 76 rooms – which will be …