James Franco seems to have made Greece his second home as he was spotted at a concert by Greek pop singer Anna Vissi on Wednesday in Athens, according to greekreporter.com. The American actor and filmmaker who shot to fame with the Spider-Man trilogy was among the concert-goers at the Alsos Theater where Vissi gave her last open concert of the season. Vissi welcomed Franco in English and dedicated … [Περισσότερα...]
Media report: Why some still believe that Greece’s Mount Olympus is a myth
Many outside of Greece believe that Mount Olympus — like Atlantis — is a myth that exists only in Greek mythology, says Greek journalist and director Athina Krikeli, according to greekreporter.com. Krikeli, who has lived in the United States for the past 25 years, and has been working with National Geographic said there is a cloud of confusion about Mount Olympus. “I have realized that Olympus is … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Festival returned to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral In Houston
The Greek Festival in Houston is one of the most anticipated events in downtown Houston. This year, it was held October 6 – October 8 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. From its original location in downtown Houston (what is now Tranquility Park) to the sprawling grounds that border Yoakum Boulevard, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral has become a major force in the religious and … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Tourism Ministry amendment extends agrotourism options for visitors to Greek farms
An amendment tabled by the Tourism ministry on Thursday will allow wine producers, breweries, olive presses, and cheese producers to expand tour services and provide short-term housing and food on their premises, ANA reports. As Deputy Tourism Minister Sophia Zacharaki announced in Parliament, the amendment improves on and adds existing provisions, adding basic facilities licenses to the operating … [Περισσότερα...]
Cyprus revokes 10 more passports after ‘Golden Passport’ Scandal
Cyprus announced on Wednesday that it will withdraw Cypriot passports and citizenship from three investors and seven of their dependents following an investigation into the “Golden Passport” scheme, according to greekreporter.com. In total, from October 2021 until now, the cabinet has initiated the withdrawal of citizenship from 60 investors and 159 of their dependants. The government granted … [Περισσότερα...]
Sale of heating oil begins in Greece on Friday amid sharp price fluctuations
The sale of heating oil to households will begin on Friday, at a time when international prices for oil and the exchange rate for the dollar have been fluctuating sharply, ANA reports. Consumers will be supported by a subsidy of 0.25 euros per liter announced by the government, as well as heating benefits for the individual, eligible households. Based on the price for natural gas announced … [Περισσότερα...]
Gulf Air marks 40 years of fdirect flights between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Greece
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the World’s Most Improved Airline in 2022, celebrated 40 years of direct flights between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Greece on October 10, with 2 festive events organized in Athens by the Athens International Airport and the company to commemorate this anniversary, according to a relevant announcement, greekcitytimes.com reports. On the … [Περισσότερα...]
Japanese delegation visits Greece and talks on increasing tourist numbers from Japan
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had the opportunity to present the progress that has been lately made in Greece for the creation of a friendly investment environment, during his meeting on Thursday with a delegation of the national Japanese business organization KEIDANREN and high-ranking executives of leading Japanese companies visiting Greece, ANA reports. The two sides also discussed further … [Περισσότερα...]
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Greek piano prodigy gives viral concert at Rome INternational Airport
Many compare the Greek piano prodigy Stelios Kerasidis with the great Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, according to greekreporter.com. Recently, he once again garnered applause when he gave a concert at Rome airport that went viral across all social media platforms. At just ten years old, the pianist rates as one of the Top 100 greatest talents in the world at the recent Global Child Prodigy Awards. This … [Περισσότερα...]
Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York gets to show Cycladic treasures
Under an unusual deal, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will display 161 pieces of Cycladic art donated by businessman Leonard Stern – which will be for at least 10 years – but agrees they are owned by the Greek state. The collection, which was put together over some 40 years by Stern, who won’t say how it acquired the collection of mostly marble figures and vessels created thousands of … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Parliament greenlights EU-Canada International Seabed Authority agreements
The Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the European Union and Canada and the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), which were approved at the committee level on Tuesday, were ratified in the Greek Parliament plenary on Wednesday, ANA reports. At the plenary, the two agreements were ratified by a wide majority that included votes of the … [Περισσότερα...]
2022 Greek Film Festival opens its doors in Australia on October 12 (video)
Following a two-year hiatus, the Greek Film Festival will make its much-awaited return to Australian screens with an action-filled lineup of acclaimed features. The 2022 Festival opens its doors on Thursday, October 13, in Melbourne and Sydney, continuing into Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra through November, greekcitytimes.com reports. Headlining the Festival this year is the celebrated film … [Περισσότερα...]
CNT Reader’s Awards 2022: Greece among top 10 of world’s best countries to travel to
Greece has been ranked among the world’s best travel destinations in the Conde Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice Awards for 2022, greekcitytimes.com reports. Europe dominated this year’s awards across most categories, and they made up a big portion of the best countries to travel to, which are voted for by readers of the famous world travel magazine. Greece came in at no.6 on the list of best … [Περισσότερα...]
Agrotica farm machinery expo to be held in Greek city of Thessaloniki
Agrotica, the largest biannual expo of agricultural machinery in the Balkans, will open in Thessaloniki on October 20, ANA reports. The 29th International Fair for Agricultural Machinery, Equipment & Supplies will be held at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Center and conclude on October 23. A total of 1,600 exhibitors from 48 countries are expected. Agrotica will also … [Περισσότερα...]
Official inauguration of Hellenikon project to be held in Athens on Monday
The official inauguration of the Hellenikon project will be held on Monday, Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced on Wednesday, ANA reports. He also noted that the Hellenikon project is an investment that shows that "Greece is truly a different country today, not only in terms of governance but in terms of a substantial change which has taken place at the core of Greek … [Περισσότερα...]
Prominent maestro wins Empress Theophano Prize at event in Thessaloniki
World-renowned pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim was awarded the Empress Theophano Prize at a ceremony in Thessaloniki on Tuesday evening, with his son receiving the prize on his behalf, for his contribution to the mutual understanding between peoples through art, ANA reports. The award ceremony took place in the Rotunda in the presence of Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Prime … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek government lists items for 'shopping basket' with zero or low price hikes
The Greek government released a proposed list on Tuesday for 50 basic goods (a household's "shopping basket") that supermarkets are expected to freeze prices on or scale back future increases, ANA reports. The list follows up on a meeting between Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis and representatives of supermarket chains in Greece, according to which goods in 31 categories … [Περισσότερα...]
Media report: More Americans want Greek Golden Visas, residency, EU passports
Americans are joining the rush to invest enough in Greece to receive residency permits and Golden Visas that give them valuable EU passports said the United States real estate service Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. That was reported by SchengenVisaInfo.com based on information from sources it didn’t reveal with Greece continuing to seek out rich foreigners while even those in the Diaspora who … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek National Tourism Organization launches new campaign to attract retirees
‘Wanna feel 20 again?’ is the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) winter 2022-23 marketing campaign. Now, Greece wants to extend its tourist season by attracting retirees to the country. The difference between the summer 2022 campaign (Greece—You will want to stay forever!) is that the it focused on emotions while the new global campaign focuses on the pocket. This changes the … [Περισσότερα...]