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Celebrities
Monica Bellucci Visits Greece to Receive ‘Golden Alexander’ at Thessaloniki Film Festival
Hollywood actress Monica Bellucci visited Thessaloniki, Greece to attend the 64th Thessaloniki Film Festival. During her visit, her Greek fans were completely enchanted. The actress walked around the city, admiring Thessaloniki's beauty and expressing her love for Greece.
The Italian...
Diplomacy
Greece ‘Ready’ to Participate in Sea Corridor of Aid to Gaza
Greece is ready to participate in a sea corridor that would offer humanitarian aid to the besieged population of Gaza, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday.
The Greek Premier participated in the international conference for aid to Gaza organized...
Cyprus
Russia Attacks Cyprus-owned Ship in Port of Odesa, Ukraine
At least one person has been killed after a Russian missile struck a Cyprus-owned ship entering the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa, Ukrainian officials say.
According to the southern defense forces, the KMAX RULER vessel was struck by an...
Ancient Greece
Silver in Ancient Greece Unlocked Trade and Built Democracy
The minting of silver into coins in ancient Greece highlighted the trading talents of Greeks and paved the way for the formation of democracies in the 5th century BC, a new scientific study says.
According to a project called SILVER...
Business
Greece Remains the ‘World’s Foremost Shipping Nation’
Greece, which has long been the leading owner/operator of cargo shipping, and now joined by China, it has come to dominate cargo capacity, according to a new analysis from industry trade group BIMCO.
BIMCO, one of the largest international shipping...
Business
World Wine Production Lowest in 60 Years; Greece Suffers 45 Percent Decrease
World wine production is expected to fall to its lowest level in 60 years in 2023 and in Greece a significant decrease of 45 percent compared to 2022, the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) has said.
This is...
Greek News
Greek Chain Aqua Vista Hotels Shines at World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023
Greek Chain Aqua Vista Hotels has won several awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023 which was held recently in Athens.
The chain has some of the most luxurious line-up of beautiful hotels in the Aegean, including the islands...
Diplomacy
Athens Outlines Six Principles in Greece-Turkey Relations
The Foreign Minister of Greece George Gerapetritis outlined on Tuesday six principles that should govern relations with Turkey.
Addressing the 'Ellada Meta VII' (Greece Meta VII) conference held in Athens Gerapetritis referred to the rapprochement with Turkey following the catastrophic...
Business
The U.S. Bails Out Elefsina Shipyard in Greece with $125 Million Loan
The Elefsina shipyard in Greece has entered into a financial agreement for a $125 million loan with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to upgrade and modernize its aged facilities.
The shipyard, just outside Athens, is attempting to be...
Greek News
The Washington Post Includes Sifnos in Top 10 Fall Destinations
The Washington Post has included the Greek island of Sifnos on its list of top ten off-season beach destinations for fall.
The newspaper emphasized Sifnos' allure as an off-the-beaten-path gem nestled within the Cyclades, a group of Greek islands in...