July 20, 2022
FEATURED, Greece, Politics
“Today’s sombre anniversary of the 48th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus on 20 July 1974 and the continued illegal occupation of more than a third of the island by Turkish troops is a reminder to the international community of Turkey’s flagrant violation of International Law and United Nations …
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July 5, 2022
Tourism, Travel
The 5* luxury resort hotel Amanzoe in Kranidi, Peloponnese, issued a statement on Tuesday, a day after a wildfire that broke out in the forest nearby entered the grounds of the property, forcing the evacuation of guests and employees. Listing the damages, Amanzoe stressed that “all guests and staff were …
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June 26, 2022
animals, FEATURED
An outrage broke out over the killing of a run-away chimpanzee from a private zoo in Attica on Saturday. Animal welfare organizations call for the shut down of Attica Zoological Park, a private zoo in the outskirts of Athens tha has often come under fire for the conditions the captured …
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February 24, 2022
FEATURED, Greece, Politics
Greece unequivocally condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine that threatens the stability in Europe, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement just hours after the sirens of war rang alarm after decades in the old continent. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis chaired an emergency meeting of the National Foreign Affair and …
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April 16, 2021
Greece, Politics
One day after the turbulent press conference where Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and his Turkish counterpart Mevult Cavusoglu and an “undiplomatic” argument in front of the cameras, the Foreign Ministry in Athens issued a statement in which it confirmed its commitment to “promote the positive agenda” between the two …
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April 5, 2021
FEATURED, Turkey-GR
Turkish authorities on Monday detained 10 former admirals after a group of more than 100 retired top navy officers issued a midnight statement that government officials tied to Turkey’s history of military coups. Among the detainees is reportedly also Cem Gurdeniz, the mastermind of Turkey’s controversial “Blue Homeland” doctrine. The …
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September 7, 2020
FEATURED, Very Mix
Furious social media users have been lashing out at a participant of reality show Big Brother who has made a misogynistic and vulgar comment on women and rape. Player Antonis, a 31-year-old macho from Crete, endorsed and encouraged rape on Skai TV Livestreaming: if a woman doesn’t like you, then …
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August 10, 2020
Greece, Politics
Greece has urged Turkey to immediately halt is illegal activities in the southern Aegean and East Mediterranean Sea. The Foreign Ministry in Athens issued a statement in which it lambastes Ankara for the “illegal” NAVTEX and the “illegal” seismic surveys south of the island of Megisti in the Greek continental …
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June 19, 2020
Very Mix
The inquest on the brutal murder of 60-year-old American biologist Suzanne Eaton in July 2019 on Crete is now officially concluded and the man who admitted to have killed her will be standing trial, the Greek lawyers representing Eaton’s family said on Thursday. In their statement, the family’s lawyers Vasso …
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June 2, 2020
Politics, World
With several days delay, the European Union finally reacted to the brutal murder of George Floyd in the USA and the excessive use of violence exercised by police against protesters. Through Joseph Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Brussels expressed “shock and appall” for …
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May 18, 2020
Greece
Greece succeeded in remaining a safe country for its citizens during the pandemic, Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias, said on Monday. “We also want it to remain safe for tourists – our guests, whom we hope to welcome back to enjoy Greece’s beautiful summer again this year,” he added. In a …
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November 28, 2019
Greece
In a joint statement, the five mayors of the eastern Aegean islands affected by the refugee / migrant issue reject the governmental plans for closed pre-departure centers with capacities exceeding 5,000 people. The mayors complain that they were not informed in advance about the new facilities and urge New Democracy …
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November 18, 2019
Economy
Greek regional airline Astra Airlines has suffered a blow by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Late last Friday, the Association warned Greek travel agents to stop selling tickets on the airline with immediate effect. This comes after a recent spate of flight cancellations and signs of financial distress at …
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November 8, 2019
Economy
Greece’s Competition Committee, an independent authortity, confirmed on Friday that it had raided all the country’s major banks a day earlier as part of an investigation into collaboration between lenders. Inspectors raided the head offices of National, Piraeus, Alpha, Attica and Eurobank, along with the offices of the Greek bank …
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October 2, 2019
Greece
In an unprecedented move for a prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, openly criticized the country’s unions that have launched a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, the second within a couple of days. “Once again, a few strike and many are in trouble!” Mitsotakis wrote on his private Facebook account taking an open …
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February 21, 2019
Archeology, Culture
The residents’ strong reactions to the construction of two multi-story hotel buildings at the foot of Acropolis forced two Greek Culture Ministry to take action and review the building permissions of these two investment projects. The Ministries of Culture & Sport and Environment & Energy will cooperate in order to …
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November 12, 2018
Tourism
The company managing the Corinth Canal said in a statement that marine traffic has not be halted. There is only a partial limitation for ships crossing, the company said in a statement. Early Thursday afternoon, rocks fell into the Canal and local media reported that the passage was closed to …
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July 21, 2018
Tourism
A bombshell in the middle of the tourist season for one of the favorite tourists’ destinations in the Ionian Sea. All Blue Flags have been removed from the island of Zakynthos (Zante). Local media report that the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature and the Tourism Committee have removed …
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June 1, 2018
Economy
Tax inspectors from the Independent Authority for Public Revenues imposed a 48-hour suspension in the operation of One Michelin Star ‘Varoulko,’ one of the most prominent restaurants in Greece. The high quality sea food restaurant in Mikrolimano, Piraeus, fights back saying the decision was “unjust” and announces to appeal to …
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May 20, 2018
Greece, Politics
Two people have been arrested as suspects participating in the attack against the mayor of Thessaloniki, Yiannis Boutaris. The two are a 20- and a 36-year-old man who has been known to police for thefts, media report adding that police has identified another eight persons from the rich attack footage …
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