Sailing boats collide near Paxi, injuring 18-year-old
Two sailboats collided near the Paxi archipelago in the Ionian Sea on Wednesday, injuring an 18-year-old.
From tourism to an innovative economy
Greece’s tourism receipts have increased significantly in the past few years, jumping from €9.5 billion in 2010 to €20.5 in 2023, with a further rise of 10% expected this year. Tourism provided precious revenue during the economic crisis, while the expected increase in receipts will also benefit this year’s gross domestic product.
Wildfire in Greek-Bulgarian border rages for 14th day, burning 1,500 hectares
The wildfire that broke out on July 18 on Mount Orvilos (named Slavyanka in Bulgaria) on the Greek-Bulgarian border in Serres has been raging for 14 days as of Wednesday.
Greek-American diplomat Tom Korologos dies at 91
Tom Korologos, former United States Ambassador to Belgium and a second-generation Greek American, died on Friday at age 91.
Large wildfire breaks out in Evia, four settlements evacuated
A large wildfire broke out in Pissona area of Evia island on Wednesday, promting authorities to order the evacuation of four settlements.
SYRIZA calls for international action amid rising Middle East tensions
Greece’s main opposition party SYRIZA expressed grave concern Wednesday over the escalating violence in the Middle East, calling for immediate international intervention to prevent further turmoil.
Tourism woos other businesses
More and more companies have been looking for additional income from their involvement in tourism in recent years, although their main business has nothing to do with it.
Denis Horvat | Athens | August 2
Croatian-born and Danish-bred Copenhagen-based Denis Horvat has quickly become a hot topic on the underground music scene with his melodic dance signature sound.
David Morales | Athens | August 17
Another dance night awaits at Bolivar Beach Bar (Poseidonos Avenue), this time featuring house music superstar DJ David Morales. The Grammy-winning artist will play a marathon set, joined by Greek house legend Dino MFU. Tickets start from 10 euros at more.com.
Table tennis: Gionis’ sixth Olympiad ends with round of 32 loss to Kanak Jha
Panagiotis Gionis of Greece looks dejected after losing his round of 32 match to Kanak Jha of the United States in the men’s singles table tennis tournament at the South Paris Arena 4 on Wednesday during the Paris 2024 Olympics.