Greece
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Tourism and e-commerce boosts demand for smaller Athens stores
The demand for small retail store spaces in central Athens has been increasing over the last 12 months, reflecting a shift in retail practices, as more and more tourists arrive …
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Athens faces another disaster with flash flooding
As Greece is still dealing with the aftermath of the tragic fires that hit eastern Attica this week, the capital is now having to cope with flash flooding. Heavy rainfall …
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Want to help the victims of the fires in Greece? Here’s how
Greeks and philhellenes around the world have been left in shock over the scenes in Attica, Greece the past few days as wildfires ravaged villages and suburbs east of Athens. …
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Updated: Greece in mourning as wildfires death toll rises to 81
Greece is in mourning following the worst wildfires the country has seen in over a decade, with the death toll standing at 81, with over 180 people injured, and many …
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Sport federations donate to relief victims of Attica fires
With the devastating fires in Attica, Greece killing at least 77 people and counting, Greek sport federations have stepped up to show support to victims. Greek football club Olympiakos has …
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1,800-year-old jewellery found in noblewoman’s forgotten tomb
Greek archaeologists have uncovered a perfectly intact, untouched grave of a noblewoman with all of her golden jewellery still inside. The grave was found at a Roman burial site on the island …
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Updated: State of emergency in Greece as wildfires continue, leaving at least 50 dead
Authorities have declared a state of emergency, as forest fires rage out of control east and west of Athens, resulting in at least 50 deaths and over 100 people injured. One …
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Poet and song lyricist Manos Eleftheriou passes away at 80 years of age
Manos Eleftheriou, one of Greece’s most revered and significant poets and song lyricists; a Greek man of many talents, sadly passed away early on Sunday morning at 80 years of …
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Did Russia meddle in Greece and FYROM’s internal affairs?
Relations between Greece and Russia have entered an unprecedented shaky ground since the deportation of two Russian diplomats from Greece over accusations of trying to bribe officials and foment demonstrations …
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Tsipras’ family accused of corruption
A company belonging to the Tsipras family was granted a project worth €1.1 million in 2012, raising concerns of corruption after the case never reached court. On Monday, press spokeswoman …