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Paris-Cephalonia direct flights to commence April 22

Two weekly direct flights from Paris to Cephalonia island in western Greece will be inaugurated in April, it was announced during a special event organized at Pavillon Elysée, ANA reports. The twice-weekly flights will be carried out by Transavia, beginning on April 22 and continuing through October 28. The event in Paris was organized by the National Tourism Organization of Greece's French branch … [Περισσότερα...]

City of San Jose marks Greek Independence with flag-raising ceremony

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the Daughters of Penelope (DOP), and the Maids of Athena (MOA) commemorated the 202nd Anniversary of Greek Independence with a special Greek Flag Raising Ceremony at San Jose City Hall Plaza on March 22. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan hosted the ceremony, graciously stepping in for Councilmember Pam Foley of District 9 who usually … [Περισσότερα...]

Professor Roderick Beaton sworn in as Greek citizen at Bank of Greece ceremony

Prominent professor and Hellenist Roderick Beaton took an oath as a Greek citizen at a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Bank of Greece (BoG) conference room, ANA reports. Beaton, who joined the faculty at King's College in 1981, became Koraes Professor of Modern Greek and Byzantine History, Language, and Literature at King's College in 1988. He retired from the College in 2018 after also having … [Περισσότερα...]

St. John the Baptist community marks March 25th in Des Plaines of Illinois

 The community of St. John the Baptist in Des Plaines, IL, celebrated with glory and honor the double feast of Romiosini: The Annunciation of Our Most Holy Theotokos and our National holiday dedicated to the epic start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821. Georgia Katsis, Pythagoras Greek School Director, shared with The National Herald: “The students of our Pythagoras Greek School and … [Περισσότερα...]

This UK city will soon charge tourist tax. Where else in Europe do you have to pay to visit?

Manchester will soon become the first UK city to charge a tourist tax.The northwestern English city will introduce the new fee from 1 April 2023.The nightly charge will apply to all visitors who stay in an apartment, hotel or guesthouse in the city centre.Revenue from the ‘City Visitor Charge’ will be invested in cultural and tourism initiatives, such as events and festivals. It will also be used … [Περισσότερα...]

Residents on Greek island of Halki producing the electricity they consume

For the first time in Greece, the residents of a municipality are actually producing the energy they consume, ANA reports. The residents of the small island of Halki, in collaboration with the municipality, can fully cover their energy needs and reduce their electricity bills to virtual nil, as a result of the operation of the island's photovoltaic park, created as part of the GRecoIslands … [Περισσότερα...]

Revealed: The cheapest – and most expensive – European places for a holiday in 2023

Demand for holidays abroad in 2023 is close to hitting pre-pandemic levels according to tour operators and travel agents.But with bookings surging, the price of taking a trip away is also on the rise. Many travellers are struggling to match the price hike, especially living costs and inflation so high.Helpfully, the UK’s Post Office has released its annual Holiday Money Report to help budget … [Περισσότερα...]

Greek flag-raising ceremony in Athens Square Park honors March 25th (videos)

Under clear blue skies and bright sunshine, the Greek flag-raising ceremony honoring Greek Independence Day was hosted by the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York on March 26 at Athens Square Park in Astoria. Περισσότερα at thenationalherald.com RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to … [Περισσότερα...]

Athens metro strike on Tuesday called off after talks with government

The Athens metro Lines 2 and 3 (red and blue lines) will operate normally on Tuesday, the staff union SELMA said on Monday, as there is "a communication pipeline to resolve employees' issues," ANA reports. The union had called a 24-hour warning strike, raising among others the issues of shortage of some 847 staff in various positions, lack of new trains and parts for trains and other rail … [Περισσότερα...]