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...]
17th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival launches Global Greek Film Initiative
The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF), an annual film festival that showcases new works from Greek filmmakers worldwide, now in its 17th consecutively successful year, announced on October 10 that is set to expand its mission and scope of action with an ambitious agenda under the umbrella program Global Greek Film Initiative (GGFI). GGFI is strategically designed to establish an array of new … [Περισσότερα...]
Greece records 51,184 Covid infections and 109 fatalities in week of October 3-9
Greece confirmed 51,184 new SARS-CoV-2 cases in the week of October 3-9, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said in its weekly statistics report on Tuesday, ANA reports. During the week of October 3-9, there were also 109 deaths from Covid-19, or 10 deaths per 1 mln people (weekly change: 24%), bringing the total of pandemic victims since the pandemic began to 33,313. RELATED … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek poet's house converted into Municipal Museum in Monemvasia
The Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Region of the Peloponnese, and the Municipality of Monemvasia are proceeding with the conversion of the house of the poet Yiannis Ritsos, in the Castle City of Monemvasia, into a Municipal Museum, through a Cultural Development Programme Agreement, ANA reports. According to a ministry announcement, the cooperation for the creation of an exhibition space … [Περισσότερα...]
Ferrari Car Owners Club to organize parade on Greek city of Karditsa
Dream cars from the Ferrari Car Owners Club of Italy, “Passione Rossa” will visit Greece once again, in their annual parade which will include cars ranging from the F8 Tributo, and F12 to Portofino, protothema.gr reports. The spectacle offered by a single Ferrari is unique in itself and captivates the eye. So imagine the enchanting sound when the motorcade of tens of these beauties (nearly 30) … [Περισσότερα...]
UNWTO: African tourism united to transform sector for growth and opportunity
Tourism leaders from across Africa have come together to rethink the sector and its central role in driving growth and opportunity across the continent. The 65th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa brought together around 25 Ministers of Tourism and high-level representatives from 35 countries as well as leaders from the private sector. Taking place in Tanzania just days after … [Περισσότερα...]
EuroAsia Interconnector works to be inaugurated in Nicosia of Cyprus on Friday
The start of construction works of the EuroAsia Interconnector's Cyprus-Crete segment will be marked by a ceremony that will be held at the Presidential Mansion at Nicosia, at 19:00 on Friday, ANA reports. The ceremony will be attended by President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades, Cypriot Minister of Energy, Commerce & Industry Natasa Pilidou, Greek Energy & Environment Minister Kostas … [Περισσότερα...]
Thessaloniki and Izmir ports to be connected by ferry as of Wednesday
A test run of a ship linking the ports of Thessaloniki and Izmir took place on Monday afternoon, ANA reports."Smyrna di Levante" is owned by Levante Ferries. Managing Director Efstratios Apergis said the commercial operation will begin on Wednesday. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday the ship will leave from Thessaloniki, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday from Izmir for a 14-hour trip. … [Περισσότερα...]
Greece fully covered electricity needs using only renewables for the first time
Greece managed to cover 100 pct of the national demand for electricity using only renewables for a period of five hours last week, for the first time in the history of the Greek electricity grid, the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) announced on Monday, ANA reports.According to numbers released by IPTO, production from renewables reached a new historic high (3.106 MW), exceeding the … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek inflation reached 12% in September
The Greek annual inflation rate rose to 12% in September, up from 11.4% in August and 11.6% in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority said on Monday, ANA reports. The increase in the consumer price index in September, in comparison with the same month last year, reflected increases in the food/beverage group (13.5%), alcohol/tobacco (2.0%), clothing-footwear (3.5%), housing (35.4%) and durable goods … [Περισσότερα...]
VACCINATE SIDS TO RESTART TOURISM KICKSTART RECOVERY, UNWTO URGES
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is calling for the international community to show solidarity with Small Island Developing States by ensuring they have access to COVID-19 vaccinations. With tourism a leading employer and economic pillar for many of the SIDS, the United Nations specialized agency has stressed that pledges to ensure ‘nobody is left behind’ in the recovery phase of the … [Περισσότερα...]