“Dining Among the Gods”: Greece Opens 19 Ancient Sites for Culinary Events

Dining among ancient ruins in Greece. Public Domain Greece is opening up ancient sites for events aimed at combining cultural heritage with the Greek culinary tradition. The Greek Ministry of Culture’s Organisation for the Management and...

First Iraq-Greece direct flights to launch in December

2025-10-30T13:30:02+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Greece will begin direct flights between Athens and Baghdad this December, launching the first direct air route between Iraq and any European country, Greek Foreign...

Nutrition: 10 simple ways to boost your energy and wellbeing this autumn

With the clocks changing last weekend, it is a good time to reflect on how you are looking after yourself as we ease gently into late autumn. It’s time to get the slow cooker out, snuggle up with warming soups and stews and nourish yourself with...

From Energy to Defense: Greece Draws Global Investors

Greece is no longer seen as a weak link in Europe’s investment landscape. For many international funds and institutional investors, the country is back on the map, offering not only attractive returns but also something increasingly rare across...

EU Gives Greece Ultimatum Over Farm Subsidy Irregularities

Greece faces the possible suspension of EU agricultural subsidies after the European Commission sent a formal warning demanding urgent reforms to the country’s farm payment system. According to Greek media reports, the Commission has given the...

Energy minister in Bucharest: Moldova enters winter with over 90% of gas needs secured

The Republic of Moldova enters winter 2025-2026 with over 90% of its gas needs already secured, thanks to proactive policies of source diversification, safety storage, and regional cooperation. Our country has diversified supply sources,...

Student Greek organizations compete at Dancing Through Life

Troy Fraternities and Sororities came together with the Student Government Association to compete in a dance competition for Homecoming week. The competition, called Dancing through Life, is an annual Homecoming event in which each sorority and...

Greek Cruise Industry Charts Course for Sustainable Growth

Cruising has emerged as one of the most dynamic sectors in Greek tourism, making a major contribution to the national economy and supporting local communities. In 2023 alone, the industry generated 2 billion euros for Greece, contributing 973...

Greek energy sector interested in cooperation with Ukraine – Energy Ministry

Ukraine’s Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk met with Ambassador of Greece to Ukraine Pantelis Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos to discuss the state of Ukraine’s energy system following recent large-scale Russian attacks, as well as the country’s...

Greece forecasts stronger 2026 growth alongside continued debt reduction

Athens is humming with optimism as economists increasingly showcase a rosy picture of the economic future of the country. Having survived decades of tight austerity and foreign bailouts, Greece is currently in its best shape ever, forecasting...

The Name ‘Palestine’ Literally Just Means ‘Land of Israel’ in Greek

The name Palestine occupies an extraordinarily politicized position in the study of Near Eastern ethnonyms and toponyms. Its contested etymology has long ceased to be a matter of neutral philology; it has become a cipher for competing claims of...

Ingram Planetarium presents production of ‘The Nutcracker’

An original production of Tchaikovsky’s beloved “The Nutcracker,” presented in dancing laser lights will be featured on Friday and Saturday nights at Ingram Planetarium beginning on Nov. 6 and running through Dec. 31. Laser Nutcracker is narrated...

[Greek Sailor Vangelis Staridas Reveals Harrowing Ordeal After Houthi Missile Attack on ‘Eternity C’ in Red Sea

Athens, Greece — Greek sailor Vangelis Staridas has shared chilling details of the 48 hours of terror he endured at sea following a violent missile attack on the commercial vessel Eternity C by Houthi militants in the Red Sea earlier this July....

Greece Named ‘Short-Haul Destination of the Year’ in London

Greece has been crowned “Short-Haul Destination of the Year” at the prestigious Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards, held in London on Oct. 20, 2025. The accolade recognizes Greece’s growing appeal as a nearby escape for British travelers...

The Daily View: Shipping’s green reset

THE colour green fell out of fashion for big business a while ago now. Trump’s re-election, higher interest rates and inflation, wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and weaker-than-expected government efforts all combined to snuff out the ESG...

New city landmark unveiled at Greek Pentagon

IMAGES Illuminated against the Athenian night, sculptor Costas Varotsos’ new work stood before the Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday, marking the unveiling of the building’s new bioclimatic façade. The installation, inaugurated in March,...

Thomas Cook India and SOTC relaunch China holidays with expanded portfolio

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel relaunch China holidays with new destinations, enhanced itineraries, and strong demand supported by renewed air connectivity and easier visa processes. Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel have relaunched China as a...

Love pancakes for breakfast? Here’s how they affect your blood sugar and energy

That warm, buttery stack of pancakes with golden syrup feels like the perfect morning treat. Sweet, soft and comforting, it’s a breakfast classic that few can resist. But have you ever stopped to wonder what happens inside your body after you eat...

DODEA schools offering free or reduced meals amid shutdown

Families of students attending Department of Defense Education Activity schools can apply for free or reduced price school meals during the shutdown, which has affected the income of many military and DOD civilian families. The eligibility is...

Greece's Finance Minister Says Joining Eurozone Requires Discipline, Reform, Credibility

In an interview for BTA, Greece's Minister of Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis said that joining the eurozone is not just an economic decision but also a political and strategic commitment that requires fiscal convergence, a deeply rooted...