Greece
News –
Istorima – a unique archive of Greece’s oral history and heritage
After five years of research, Istorima has researched, collected and documented more than 18,000 stories from all across Greece to create an archive of oral history and heritage. Istorima, a …
Life –
The future is now: re-shaping the old Athens airport into a “zip code paradise”
Lamda Development, the company behind the Ellinikon project in Greece, was named one of the 100 most influential companies in the world in 2024 by TIME magazine. The $8 billion …
News –
Greece fire sparks evacuations near Athens
A fire near Athens fanned by strong winds and high temperatures has led to the evacuation of two villages, Greek authorities said Wednesday, pointing the finger at arsonists. The fire …
News –
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou welcomes Chief Justice Chris Kourakis in important meeting
The President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, received the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia, Chris Kourakis, in Greece. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court …
News –
Arson suspected in wildfires outside Athens: Greek govt
Greek firefighters appear close to containing a wildfire near Athens that forced dozens to flee their homes, and authorities believe the fire was the result of arson as well as …
News –
Father Antonios faces trial for alleged sexual abuse of minors
Athens’ Prosecutor of First Instance, Dimitris Nomikos, has recommended that Father Antonios from ‘Ark of the World’ stand trial at the Mixed Jury Court. This recommendation is based on allegations …
News –
Elderly tourists die in Greece as toll rises to five
At least five tourists have died in Greece and others are missing as temperatures soar, according to media reports. “Many tourists underestimate the effort associated with a walk in direct …
News –
Greece says BBC report does not prove coastguard threw migrants overboard
Greece rejected Monday a BBC investigation that alleged its coastguard caused the deaths of dozens of migrants crossing the Mediterranean to reach Europe, denying accusations it had broken international law. …
News –
Australian tourists charged ridiculous cab fare by Greece’s taxi ‘mafia’
A pair of Australian tourists fell victim to an outrageous cab fare after encountering ‘taxi mafia’, which saw a trip from Piraeus to Pangrati in Athens come to 350 euros, …
News –
Mitsotakis: “Russia-Ukraine war is a ‘global issue'”
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reaffirmed the belief in bring a fair and lasting peace in the war in Ukraine, stressing that the conflict is a global issue. Mitsotakis …