US Embassy in Athens celebrates Independence Day
The US Embassy in Athens celebrated Independence Day (July 4) on Thursday with more than 1,500 guests.
Wildfire breaks out on Samos island
A wildfire broke out on Friday on Samos, very close to the village of Mytilinioi, in the center of the eastern Aegean island, 16 km from the capital Vathy, engulfing a rugged forest area in flames.
Mossad kidnapping inside Iran tied to Cyprus
Bizarre revelations emerged on Thursday regarding an alleged thwarted attack on Israeli targets in Cyprus, as Mossad revealed that its agents had gone inside Iran and kidnapped a man who later confessed on video to planning the killing of an Israeli businessman on the island.
Taiji touches base in Athens
China’s prestigious Shanghai Qigong Research Institute has partnered with the EastWest MEcenter in Greece to build a “Taiji Health Base” in Athens, it announced on Thursday.
Greek unemployment rate drops to 10.8% in May, ELSTAT says
Greece’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May 2023 declined to 10.8%, showing a notable improvement compared to 12.7% in May 2022 and the upwards revised rate of 11.3% in April 2023, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Blame game persists over illegal beach bars on Rhodes
Dozens of beach bars continue to do brisk business this summer despite blatantly trespassing on public, environmentally sensitive and/or archaeologically protected land on the eastern Aegean island of Rhodes, as demolition orders for unlicensed structures sit in drawers at various services.
Uber launches ‘Boat’ service for Mykonos island tourism
As Greece gears up to welcome millions of travelers this summer, Uber is making waves with its latest ground-breaking service offering for the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos.
Greek growth seen at 2.2% this year, challenges remain, central bank says
Greece’s economy will grow by 2.2% in 2023, the country’s central bank said on Friday, confirming its previous forecast and urging the re-elected conservative government to continue pushing ahead with reforms.
The SYRIZA shakeup and the future of the left in Greece
HALC’s Erini Kosmas interviews Harris Mylonas about SYRIZA’s defeat in the last election, the resignation of Alexis Tsipras from SYRIZA’s leadership, and the future of the left in Greece in the wake of New Democracy’s massive victory
4.2 magnitude quake strikes Amorgos island
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Cycladic island of Amorgos on Friday morning. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.