Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A. (ThPA) announced performance growth based on the financial results for the fiscal year 2023, ANA reports. Specifically, after the approval of the Annual Financial Report from the Board of Directors (BoD) on Wednesday, announced that consolidated revenue for 2023 was increased to 85,9 million euros, from 85,3 million euros for 2022. The container terminal recorded a … [Περισσότερα...]
Traffic regulations imposed in Athens for the 41st Peace Marathon on Sunday
Traffic regulations will be implemented in Athens on Sunday due to the 41st Peace Marathon, ANA reports.In particular, from 8:00 to 18:30, there will be gradual interruptions to vehicle traffic, as well as a prohibition on parking and stopping on specific avenues and streets in the Municipalities of Marathon - Nea Makri, Rafina - Pikermi, Pallini - Gerakas - Anthousa, Agia Paraskevi, Chalandri and … [Περισσότερα...]
LAMDA Development malls and marinas reach new record high
The LAMDA Development group announced a new record high for 2023 on Wednesday, ANA reports. According to the financial results announcement, the group's consolidated operating result (EBITDA) for 2023 showed profits of 206 million euros, a 69% increase compared to 122 million euros in 2022. The group's total consolidated operating result (EBITDA) before asset valuations and other adjustments … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Foreign Minister addresses the 9th Our Ocean Conference in Athens
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis emphasized the leading role of Greece in driving further direct and effective action on climate change during the 9th Our Ocean Conference, ANA reports. Speaking on the conference's second day in Athens, he highlighted that climate change is at the forefront of our daily activities, and the threats it poses are existential for many countries. RELATED … [Περισσότερα...]
IMF: Drop of Greek public debt to 158.8% of GDP in 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts for Greece a primary surplus of 2.1 percent of GDP this year and a decrease in public debt by 10 percentage points to 158.8% of the GDP in its report on fiscal developments (Fiscal Monitor), ANA reports. The primary surplus is expected to remain at 2.1 percent of GDP until 2029 which is the time frame of the Fund's forecasts. If interest rates on … [Περισσότερα...]
NHM hosts the Trial of Pericles at the Harris Theater in Chicago on April 17
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) presents the Trial of Pericles on Wednesday, April 17, at 7 PM, at the Harris Theater, 205 East Randolph Street in Chicago. This is the latest installment of NHM’s Trial Series that takes legal cases and controversies from the pages of history and tries them before an audience to demonstrate the enduring relevance of these ancient disputes. Audience members will … [Περισσότερα...]
Greece will invest $830 million to protect marine biodiversity
Greece aims to create two large marine parks as part of a 780-million-euro ($830 million) program to protect biodiversity and marine ecosystems, with the plans to be formally announced at an international oceans conference starting in Athens on Tuesday. But the plan has irked Greece’s neighbor and regional rival, Turkey, while environmental organizations say the initiative doesn’t go far enough, … [Περισσότερα...]
New York Greek Independence Parade honors 1821 and solemn Cyprus Anniversary
The New York Greek Independence Parade on Fifth Avenue, commemorating the 203rd anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821, was held in an atmosphere of emotion and pride on April 14. After a brief shower just moments before the parade began, sunny skies and warm temperatures soon bolstered the spirits of all those marching and watching from the sidelines. The crowds lining Fifth Avenue cheered … [Περισσότερα...]
Olympic Games Paris 2024: Olympic Flame to be lit at Ancient Olympia in Greece
The world turns its gaze to Greece, to Ancient Olympia, nearly 100 days before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, where the Olympic flame will be lit, ANA reports. From there, it will embark on its grand journey, leading from the Acropolis to Paris and passing through places like French Polynesia. Following two editions of the Olympic Games that have lost their great 'glow' due to … [Περισσότερα...]
European Committee of Regions and UN release study on Rural Tourism
UN Tourism has partnered with the European Committee of the Regions for a comprehensive study of the significant impact and potential of tourism in fostering socio-economic development in rural areas. The report emphasizes the critical role of cooperation between these two organizations in bridging local and global efforts towards shared objectives. It showcases the potential of rural tourism to … [Περισσότερα...]
No Athens Metro on Wednesday
Attica will be without Metro and Tram service on Wednesday, April 17, as workers have decided to participate in the 24-hour strike called by the General Confederation of Workers of Greece (GSEE), ANA reports, The workers are demanding direct hiring and employment contracts and are taking part in the strike against "the wave of austerity and shameful profits that affect the decent lives of millions … [Περισσότερα...]
Minister: Greece is transforming into a hub for exporting quality agri-food products
Greece is transforming into a hub for exporting quality agro-food products as Minister of Development Kostas Skrekas stressed at the opening of AB's modern export hub in Thessaloniki, ANA reports. In a social media post, Skrekas stated that primary sector products are collected from Crete to Orestiada and then exported to countries such as Romania, Serbia, and the Czech Republic. RELATED … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Environment Minister meets Chinese Deputy Minister of Natural Resources
Environment and Energy Minister Theodoros Skylakakis met with China's Deputy Minister for Natural Resources Sun Shuxian, as announced on Monday, ANA reports. The meeting, according to the ministry's announcement, is part of the bilateral contacts Skylakakis has, on the occasion of the 9th "Our Ocean Conference" which will be held in Greece on 16-17 April, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation … [Περισσότερα...]
2024 marks a critical year in the enduring strength of Greek-German relations
Greek-German relations have been traditionally strong and remain so, German Ambassador to Greece Andreas Kindl underlined, speaking to journalist Stella Stylianou at the 9th Economic Forum in Delphi on Thursday, ANA reports. He made a special reference to 2024, as this year marks the 250th anniversary of the German Archaeological Institute of Athens, the centenary of the Greek-German Chamber of … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Rural Development Minister in Italy for wine meeting
Greek Rural Development and Food Minister Lefteris Avghenakis will visit Italy from 11 to 14 April to take part in a ministerial meeting on wine that will be held in Brescia with the participation of 32 countries, ANA reports.The event is organized by the Italian Agriculture Ministry and the International Organisation of Vine and Wine.The event will focus on the sustainability strategies of vine … [Περισσότερα...]
Ambassador: US committed to upgrade of Greek military and support NATO's SE flank
The United States' commitment to the upgrade of the Greek military is demonstrated by the US-Greece collaboration in the field of defense, American Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis underlined at the 9th Delphi Economic Forum on Thursday, ANA reports. In a chat with journalist Katerina Tsamouri, Tsunis referred to the Letter of Offer and Acceptance to the Greek defense ministry on Wednesday about … [Περισσότερα...]
Hellenic Pride on display at rainy Chicago Greek Independence Day Parade
The patriotic flame of the Greek-American diaspora of Illinois overcame the torrential rain in Chicago on April 7 as hundreds of Greek-Americans of all ages from ethnic associations and societies, Greek Orthodox communities, and schools marched through Greektown in the heart of the city. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was among those in attendance while Greek-Americans … [Περισσότερα...]
Delphi Economic Forum IX: Energy collaboration a 'key' in Greek-Bulgarian relations
The fundamental importance of the Vertical Corridor in Europe and the strategic position of Alexandroupolis, which is the "key" of the wider energy planning in the region, was underlined by Assen Vassilev, member of the Bulgarian Parliament and former finance minister of Bulgaria (2023-2024), in a discussion with Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA) President and Director General Aimilios … [Περισσότερα...]
UN Tourism launches investment guidelines for Albania sector
UN Tourism has again placed the focus on tourism investments, bringing together public and private sector leaders in Tirana. The “Tourism Investments and Economic Development in Europe” conference, jointly organized with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment of Albania, was held within the framework of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Europe. High-level delegates included investors from … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek FinMin: New package of economic measures in 2025 to lower taxes, raise pensions
A new package of economic measures for 2025 that will include lower taxes and contributions and higher pensions was announced at Delphi Economic Forum by National Economy & Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis on Wednesday. The package, worth 870 million euros, will include the following: - Further lowering of social insurance contributions by 0.5% (cost: 215 million euros) - Full abolition of … [Περισσότερα...]