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Searching for morsels and scraps at the Athens laiki people’s market

The laiki agora (people’s market) is an important social custom and tradition in the streets of Greece. These farmers’ markets with makeshift stalls visit neighborhoods on given days to sell …

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COVID travel restrictions cause postponement of Maritime Heritage Week in Pylos

COVID-19 has struck another blow to well-laid plans as the Maritime Heritage Week and the  13th European Maritime Heritage (EMH) conference which  were to  have been held in Pylos in …

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Increases to Greek real estate property tax values

The Greek Ministry of Economy recently announced the increase of real estate property tax values as of 1 January 2022. Such values are the basis upon which taxes are calculated …

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Astypalea showcases the way in adopting alternative energy options

The small Aegean island of Astypalea has set out on a course to convert from diesel to electric in road traffic and wind and solar power generation. It’s a joint …

Academic’s intense scrutiny confirms unique benefits of Pontian diet

The process employed in some of key foods in the Pontian diet and cuisine, including pre-baked pasta, butter and yoghurts, have unique benefits says Aristotle University of Thessaloniki academic Professor …

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Greece: 9 out 10 hospitalised Covid patients, not vaccinated

Greece registered 932 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours to Saturday, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported. Just one of them was identified at entry points to …

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Greece set to become home-port destination for international cruises

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis expressed his optimism about the launch of cruises in Greece this summer, speaking at the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe, held in …

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Mitsotakis: Development of Attica’s coastal front will contribute to social prosperity

The landscape planning of the coastal front of Attica will create a recreational path for pedestrians and bicycle riders alike and improve quality of life in the Athens region, Prime …

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Greek-Turkish foreign ministers meet in constructive talks

Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met in Athens on Monday to discuss Greece’s positions, following Mr Cavusoglu’s meeting with conservative Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos …

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Trafficking of human beings through Greece: “We need to fight the culture of impunity”

Thessaloniki-born Heracles Moskoff, 51, has been serving as National Rapporteur of Greece on Trafficking in Human Beings since 2013. Following the transposition of the European Anti-Trafficking Directive, the office  was …

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