Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh read and presented the proclamation, declaring that March 25 is Greek Independence Day in Syracuse. The event was well attended by the Greek-American community and Philhellenes, including Dr. James Telonis – President of Syracuse AHEPA Chapter 37 and Chair of the event, New York State Assemblyman John Lemondes, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church Parish Council President … [Περισσότερα...]
Greece's Delphi Economic Forum on April 10-13 to focus on 'The Great Transition'
This year's Delphi Economic Forum, which attracts global attendance, will take place on April 10-13 (Wednesday-Saturday), its president Symeon Tsomokos said at a press conference in Athens on Wednesday, ANA reports. The ninth Delphi Economic Forum's theme is 'The Great Transition', which will focus on the multifaceted transitions the world is experiencing in geopolitics, climate, technology, and … [Περισσότερα...]
Minister: Industrial production has returned to the pre-crisis levels in Greece
Greek Development Minister Kostas Skrekas, addressing the Panhellenic Exporters Association on Wednesday, said that sustainable growth rates cannot be ensured without expanding the country's production base, underlining the effort being made to sustain the growth rate over time, ANA reports.The minister noted that industrial production has doubled since 2019 and has returned to the levels before … [Περισσότερα...]
Athens-Epidaurus Festival to kick off on June 1
The 2024 Athens Epidaurus Festival opens on June 1, with 93 productions over 85 days and the participation of 2,500 performers and creators from around the world, including a diverse program with outstanding global performers and new creators as well, ANA reports. Events will include dance performances, concerts, performances, screenings, discussions, educational programs, publications, parties, … [Περισσότερα...]
3rd edition of 'This is Athens – City Festival' with 250+ events from May 1 until June 2
The Greek capital is organising a month of 250-plus events organised by the Athens municipality for the 3rd edition of "This is Athens - City Festival" between May 1 and June 2, 2024, ANA reports. Concerts, street parties, rambles, original gastronomic experiences, sporting events, workshops and other activities are planned in all city centre neighbourhoods, even the least expected. The CEO of the … [Περισσότερα...]
Athens Metro station Aghia Varvara to stay closed on Saturday and Sunday
The metro station Aghia Varvara on line 3 will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, March 30-31, due to work for the installation of new e-ticket equipment, ANA reports.The station will operate normally on Monday, April 1. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations, Greek … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy concludes visit to Montenegro
Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Openess Kostas Fragogiannis has concluded a two-day working visit to Montenegro's capital Podgorica, the foreign ministry announced on Friday, ANA reports.During his visit on March 27-28, Fragogiannis met Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for economic policy, Nik Gjeloshaj, Finance Minister Novica Vučković, … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek PM announces minimum wage hike to 830 euros per month
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday announced an increase in the minimum wage to 830 euros per month as of April 1, 2024. The prime minister announced during a meeting of the cabinet, ANA reports.This is the fourth increase in the minimum wage, which is now increasing by another 50 euros since New Democracy became a government in 2019. The increase will also affect allowances and … [Περισσότερα...]
Clocks to go forward one hour in Greece on Sunday
Clocks will go forward for summertime at 3:00 in the morning on Sunday, March 31, ANA reports. They will jump forward by exactly one hour, to read 4:00 a.m. instead of 3:00 a.m., marking the end of wintertime. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations, Greek travel … [Περισσότερα...]
Attica Region to channel 640 bln euros to services of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups
Attica Region will support vulnerable and disadvantaged groups with targeted actions worth 640 billion euros up to 2027, Regional Governor Nikos Hardalias announced on Thursday, ANA reports. In an address at the first annual conference of Greece's Agency for Welfare Benefits and Social Solidarity (OPEKA), Hardalias said "The sensitivity of a state is reflected in its policies." He noted that of … [Περισσότερα...]
Greece to auction three-month T-bills on April 3, 2024 in a book entry form
On April 3, Greece intends to auction 13 Weeks of T-Bills, in a book entry form, with maturity on July 5, 2024, the Greek Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA) announced on Thursday. The amount to be auctioned is 625 million euros, ANA reports.According to the announcement, the settlement date is April 5, 2024 (T+2), and only primary dealers are allowed to participate, according to their operation … [Περισσότερα...]
Greece's Meteora Pyli Geopark added to UNESCO Global Geoparks network
The Meteora Pyli Geopark is part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks network as of Thursday, becoming one of the now 213 Geoparks located in 48 countries around the world, ANA reports. It was among a group of 18 new parks whose addition was announced on Wednesday following a bid submitted by the Thessaly Region, the Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency (N.E.C.C.A.), Trikala Chamber, the … [Περισσότερα...]
IPTO announces framework agreement tender for undersea power cables in Greece
Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) on Thursday announced a tender procedure aiming at a framework agreement for underwater AC power cable projects for interconnections to the Dodecanese and North Aegean islands, via competitive dialogue, ANA reports. The competitive procedure aims at the selection of contractors for the eight-year project "Study, supply and installation of underwater … [Περισσότερα...]
IOBE: Construction sector in Greece records robust growth and good prospects
The strong growth in construction in Greece and the promising opportunities of the sector in the coming years is highlighted in a research report by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) presented at an event jointly held with the Engineers and Public Contractors Fund (TMEDE) on Wednesday, ANA reports. The "Trends, Challenges, and Prospects of Construction in Greece" study … [Περισσότερα...]
St. Thomas Hellenic School honors 1821 and the Feast of the Annunciation in NJ
The St. Thomas Hellenic School students and families gathered on March 23 to commemorate the start of the War of Greek Independence of 1821 and the Feast of the Annunciation. The program began with the students entering with the flags and singing the Greek and U.S. National Anthems as well as the Akathist Hymn. Presiding priest of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, the Very … [Περισσότερα...]
PM at Economic Club of Canada: Greece is an attractive investment destination
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in an interview with businessman Nik Nanos at an Economic Club of Canada event in Toronto highlighted Greece’s investment opportunities, ANA reports. He estimated that the economy will continue to grow faster than the eurozone and spoke about Greece’s perspective to play a leading role in the field of renewable energy sources and technology centers. He stressed … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek State budget primary balance reaches a surplus of 3,378 million euros
The Greek state budget's primary balance on a modified cash basis amounted to a surplus of 3,378 million euros, against the primary surplus target of 1,981 million euros, according to the finance ministry, ANA reports.Tax revenues reached 11,309 million euros, 858 million euros or 8.2% higher than the target which is included in the 2024 budget introductory report. This overperformance is mainly … [Περισσότερα...]
Ancient Messene to get upgraded visitors' facilities after approval by Council
The Central Archaeological Council approved improvements to serving visitors at the key archaeological site of Ancient Messene in SW Peloponnese, it was announced on Monday, ANA reports. The refurbishing projects at the north and south entrances of the site will be ready for visitors by the end of 2025.Ancient Messene was dug by the late archaeologist Petros Themelis, who was concerned about … [Περισσότερα...]
New requirements for 'Golden Visa' program to kick in on March 31
The new terms for a five-year residence permit for foreign investors in Greece (known as Golden Visa) will commence on March 31, raising the required investment total to 250,000-800,000 euros, depending on the area and property characteristics, ANA reports. The program has attracted investors in several popular Greek areas, where it has contributed to raided real estate prices. The requirements … [Περισσότερα...]
Athenians continue to head out of the Greek Capital for March 25 long weekend
Outbound traffic from Athens leaving for the long weekend of Greek Independence Day (March 25) continued steadily, Greek police said on Saturday, ANA reports. Traffic police in particular said that 82,027 left Attica from 06:00 on Friday to 06:00 on Saturday. Of these, 37,311 left through the Athens-Lamia highway and 44,716 through the Athens-Corinth highway. On Monday (March 25), during which … [Περισσότερα...]
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