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Driven by passion for Greece, global Hellenic youth organisations gather in Athens
Three hundred and fifty young Greeks; 20 countries; one shared passion – the motherland. These are the elements that ensured the success of the first ‘Hellenic Youth in Action’ Forum …
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1,500-year-old bronze coins found at Greek harbour
Archaeologists have uncovered 115 bronze coins dating back to 600 AD. They were found buried under the remnants of a house believed to have collapsed during the original destruction of …
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Jobs growth in Greece hits new record
Business confidence has improved in Greece, and it is in large part thanks to the country’s manufacturing industry which expanded last month. Manufacturing accounts for 10 per cent of the …
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€1 billion upgrade planned for Greek army
Greece’s army is set to receive a €1 billion upgrade, a move that has been fast-tracked to meet the country’s immediate land, naval and air forces’ needs. The decision was …
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Thessaloniki suffers water shortages
A burst pipeline caused severe water shortages to Greece’e second biggest city this week forcing residents to rely on bottled water and a water rotation system to be enacted by …
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Take a glimpse of life in 1950s Athens
Athens is a polarising city; people either love it, or hate it – or hate to love it. Regardless of which camp one identifies, there’s no denying the Greek capital’s …
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Commodity market deregulation shows first positive signs
A study bythe Centre of Planning and Economic Research, on the deregulation process mandated by the bailout program in Greece, shows positive impact on consumption and employment. The study focused …
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Property owners in Greece facing significant increase in taxation
The property market in Greece is bracing up for a bumpy ride, faced with a radical overhaul of the system of property evaluation. According to taxation experts, properties in low-income …
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Turkish model rejects job offer in Athens, says Greece deserves ‘Ottoman Slap’
Turkish fashion model, Merve Akkanat has caused a stir with her controversial justification for turning down a job offer in the Greek capital. Awarded the top prize in Turkey’s Top Model …
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BBC banned from shooting at the temple of Poseidon
It could have been fascinating. A key sequence in a thrilling spy series, one of the most anticipated of the next season, set against one of the most breathtaking, mystical …