Capturing the fleeting moments of a bygone era
In the 1970s, German photographer Anna Wich (1949-1998) captured the pulse of Athens with a poetic eye, even in its gritty corners.
Numbers crunch key in upcoming presidential election
Greece’s presidential election process begins Saturday, January 25, with Parliament Speaker Konstantinos Tasoulas expected to secure the post by the fourth round on February 12, requiring a simple majority of 151 votes.
EU chooses Greece as base of satellite telecommunications hub
Greece has been chosen as the base of one of two hubs of the European Union’s secure satellite telecommunications program GOVSATCOM.
Albania gives Jared Kushner hotel project a nod as Trump returns
The government of Albania has given preliminary approval to a plan proposed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, to build a $1.4 billion luxury hotel complex on a small abandoned military base off the coast of Albania.
Local startup Progressive Robotics draws investor interest
As artificial intelligence and robotics spur a global investment frenzy, a Greek startup from Thessaloniki, Progressive Robotics, is also drawing investor interest.
Cypriots’ haircut compensation, 12 years on
Cypriots who lost their savings during the 2013 banking crisis will finally begin receiving compensation this May.
Fraport Greece airports saw 36 mln passengers in 2024
Over 36 million passengers traveled through the 14 regional airports managed by Fraport Greece in 2024.
New perspectives on the Chinese tourism market
The cooperation of the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Travel & Tourism Agencies (FedHATTA) with the Chinese Consulate in Athens is being upgraded, with the aim of strengthening tourist flows from and to China and improving the conditions and the level of services provided.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads fan voting for this year’s NBA All-Star game
Giannis Antetokounmpo currently holds the top spot in fan voting for players participating in this year’s NBA All-Star Game.
Motor Oil expands in retail
Energy group Motor Oil is entering the organized food retail sector, and specifically the small retail category.