On October 18, Dr. Mounir Bouchenaki, Special Advisor to UNESCO on the matter of Turkey’s unilateral reconversion of the Aghia Sophia UNESCO World Heritage Site into a mosque, was received by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, together with Presbyter Dr. Nicholas Kazarian, Professor Elizabeth Prodromou of Tufts University, and public international law attorney Christina Hioureas, … [Περισσότερα...]
Department of Greek Education visits various Metropolises across the US
Under the direction of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Department of Greek Education Director Anastasios Koularmanis and Associate Director Rev. Protopresbyter Gregory Stamkopoulos have begun visiting various Metropolises around the country to listen and learn from Metropolitans, clergy, parish presidents, school board directors, and teachers about the real day-to-day issues they … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Minister presented with Austria's Grand Cross, country's highest honor
Greek Minister of Migration & Asylum Notis Mitarachi was presented with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria, by Austria's Interior Minister Gerhard Karner, in Vienna on Tuesday, ANA reports. The Greek minister was decorated in the presence of the Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria Karl Nehammer. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek … [Περισσότερα...]
IATA World Passenger Symposium to focus on putting the customer first
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ‘Unlocking Value Creation by Putting the Customer First’ will be the theme of the 2022 World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place from 1-3 November 2022 in Bahrain with Gulf Air as the host airline. “Like any business, airlines are most successful when they meet customer expectations. Global standards help to … [Περισσότερα...]
Greece rises four places in OECD's International Tax Competitiveness Index 2022
Greece improved its tax competitiveness, jumping four places in this year's International Tax Competitiveness Index (ITCI) rankings comparing Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) members, which was published by the nonprofit Center for Liberal Studies (KEFIM) in collaboration with the Washington-based Tax Foundation, ANA reports. Compared to the 38 OECD members, Greece … [Περισσότερα...]
Greece records 55,242 Covid cases in week of October 10-16
Greece confirmed 55,242 SARS-CoV-2 cases in the week of October 10-16, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said in its weekly statistics report on Tuesday, ANA reports. During the week of October 10-16, there were also 107 deaths from Covid-19, or 10 deaths per 1 mln people (weekly change: -5%), of whom 13 (12%) died after at least 29 days since their coronavirus infection was … [Περισσότερα...]
Grand opening of restored synagogue in Greek city of Trikala
Members of Jewish Communities from all over the world attended the Grand Opening of the renovated Synagogue in Trikala, Greece this week. The celebration began last Friday, when the doors were opened to the public for the first time, and included an event at the Tsitsani Museum, where there was a presentation and a photo exhibition about that restoration and guests enjoyed a concert. Present at … [Περισσότερα...]
National Archaeological Museum in Athens to show two Eros statues for first time
Two small marble statues of seated Eros from the National Archaeological Museum's storage will be shown to the public to commemorate the centennial of the Asia Minor Catastrophe, ANA reports.The "Unseen Museum" program rotates objects from the vast collection of the institution, and the two statues will be on exhibit until December 19. They were originally decorating a luxurious sarcophagus … [Περισσότερα...]
SETE: Greece sets new record for October tourism (video)
Greece, it seems, is having an endless summer, according to greekreporter.com. The proof is the fact that it is October, but tourism in Greece is still going strong. In fact, it was one of the best in recent history and is higher than all the past Octobers. This is the announcement the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) made recently. Revenues for 2022 have already surpassed the 18.2 billion euros … [Περισσότερα...]
Cyprus Meteo Service issues new yellow warning for thunderstorms on Tuesday
Cyprus Meteorological Service issued a new yellow warning for thunderstorms, in effect until 1100 local time on Tuesday, CNA reports. Thunderstorms are expected to affect the area at times while hail is also possible. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations, Greek … [Περισσότερα...]
Loukoumi Day held on October 29 virtually and in cities around the globe
Make A Difference With Loukoumi Day takes place virtually and in cities around the world on Saturday, October 29, with the virtual program via Zoom starting at 12 noon EST uniting children to do good deeds across the globe. The virtual program will be followed by in-person good deeds in these locations: Athens, Greece; Carlsbad, CA; Chattanooga, TN; Chicago/Deerfield, IL; Dubuque, IA; Gander, … [Περισσότερα...]
Philly Federation organizes luncheon to introduce Consul General of Greece in NY
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley was honored to host a luncheon on October 15 to introduce the Consul General of Greece in New York Konstantinos Konstantinou and Consul of Greece in New York Dimitrios Papageorgiou to some members of the Federation. President Georgia Chletcos welcomed them and noted that it was an honor to have them at … [Περισσότερα...]
Strong winds disrupt ferry journeys to the Greek islands in the Aegean
Strong winds of up to 9 Beaufort in the Aegean have disrupted scheduled ferry journeys, especially to the Cyclades islands, ANA reports.Ferries going to the Cyclades island remained docked on Monday morning at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina, while a sailing ban is in effect for ferries due to depart from the port of Lavrio. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek PM at official Hellinikon opening: “The project will add 70,000 new jobs” (video)
The official opening of Hellinikon, the largest urban regeneration project in Europe, took place in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the main shareholder of Lamda Development Spyros Latsis who due to force majeure, as he said, sent a greeting online from Switzerland, the managing director of the company Odysseas Athanasiou, ministers, representatives of the Church, the parties … [Περισσότερα...]
Cyprus residents' trips abroad nearly double in September 2022 compared to year before
Cyprus residents’ trips abroad almost doubled in September 2022 compared to last year, according to data provided by the Cyprus Statistical Service, CNA reports. Tourist arrivals increased by 40.2% in August 2022, rising to 451,133 compared to 321,858 in August 2021. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek budget tax revenue grows 13.7% from targets in January-September
Greece's Tax revenue exceeded targets by 13.7% or 4.902 billion euros in the January-September period, totaling 40.644 billion euros, the finance ministry said in a report on Monday, according to ANA. Alternate Finance Minister Theodore Skylakakis, commenting on the budget execution data, said that the September tax revenues were compatible with the targets of the draft budget plan and … [Περισσότερα...]
All the details for the 10 Years of Navarino Challenge
Lots of gifts for the participants of the top sports event Europe’s top sports tourism and wellness celebration (according to the World Travel & Tourism Awards [WTM]), Navarino Challenge, is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary on October 21-23, 2022, presenting more than 40 activities, 16 Olympic sports and 15 Olympians at Costa Navarino and Pylos. Meet the Ambassadors & … [Περισσότερα...]
Exhibition of ceramic urns opens on Sunday at Ritsona crematorium in Attica
A group exhibition of ceramic funerary urns will open at the Ritsona crematorium, northern Attica, on Sunday, ANA reports. The exhibition marks the third anniversary since the opening of Greece's first - and still the only one - cremation center in 2019. Ceramic urns created by more than 20 Greek and foreign artists will be displayed at the exhibition, which is organized by the 'Chimera' Art & … [Περισσότερα...]
UNWTO and Ojimah join forces over branding and innovation for African tourism
UNWTO is to work with Ojimah to make positive storytelling and digitalization key drivers of tourism recovery across Africa. Building on UNWTO Agenda for Africa – Tourism for Inclusive Growth, the new agreement will see the two parties work together around shared goals and priorities. As a multichannel platform with reach across the continent, Ojimah will advocate for ‘Brand Africa’, enhancing the … [Περισσότερα...]
Elgin Marbles: New body aims to return sculptures to Greece
A former Conservative culture minister will chair a new body aiming to return the so-called Elgin Marbles to Greece, the BBC can reveal, greekcitytimes.com reports. Lord Vaizey, culture minister from 2010-2016, says he is confident "a deal is within reach". On Thursday, the House of Lords will debate an act that restricts museums from disposing of objects in their collections. former Conservative … [Περισσότερα...]