Greek News

The Greek daily newspaper “Apoyevmatini," published in Istanbul since 1925, will close because of financial woes. The newspaper, published in Greek, intended to keep the language alive among Greeks in Turkey and inform the small community of all important news. Owner...

Cyprus Tourism Organization is trying to find new ways to appeal to international tourists. CTO’s latest move involves a culinary tourism initiative that aims to promote the country’s local products. CTO hopes that "the diversity of this kind of tourism will...

According to an exclusive Reuters report, Brussels is considering stopping Troika’s operations in overseeing the economic reforms in Greece in order to aid Athens in executing its plans to strengthen the country’s economy in exchange for the gradual reduction...

Chania in Crete is the top vacation destination for Greeks during the month of August, according to data released by the online hotel search engine Trivago. The island of Skopelos comes second, leaving Skiathos in third place. Meanwhile, Agios Georgios in...

Many Greeks believe that Larissa is the city of coffee, but until recently this notion was mostly based on a feeling rather than facts. According to statistical date released by the Larissa Chamber of Commerce, until June 30, 2014 there...

A new conflict has erupted between the Metropolitan of Thessaloniki Anthimos and Mayor Yiannis Boutaris. It started after the mayor's statement that he would introduce some street name signs with Greek names together with names of foreign historic personalities who had lived...

Greek-Cypriot pop singer Michalis Hatzigiannis will perform in the 2014 Melbourne Festival that has been scheduled to take place October 10 to 26. Michalis Hatzigiannis was born in Nicosia where he received an education in piano, guitar and music theory....

During his visit to Athens on Monday Jean-Claude Juncker, incoming President of the European Commission, met with Greek PM Samaras to discuss the current economic situation of the country. EU President-elect Jean-Claude Juncker says he "fought like a lion" to...

The Smile of the Child foundation has received a large bequest from the deceased owner of Titania Hotel, Kostantinos Malamos. The deceased was aware of the financial difficulties the foundation was facing and decided to help by including it in his...

The Russian government seems to be considering a ban on Greek fruit imports, according to the chief of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) Sergey Dankvert. "We have very constructive relations with the Phytosanitary Control Department of...

The hostilities in the countries of the middle east and particularly in Syria, have largely increased the influx of illegal immigrants in Greece. Seeking a better life in Greece and Europe, immigrants do not hesitate to illegally cross the...

The Greek government with a new legislative amendment aims to promote the use of electric cars in Greece.  The amendment will regulate the operation of recharging facilities. The Environment and Energy Minister Yiannis Maniatis believes that the use of electric cars...

The Financial Crime Unit (SDOE) in cooperation with the financial prosecutors are auditing the 64 discs given by Greek banks containing data on bank deposits for the period 2000-2012. The authorities will first examine bank accounts with deposits over 100,000 euros and later accounts...

Greek Education Minister Andreas Loverdos appears determined to deal with the unique Greek phenomenon of the "perpetual student," or "eternal student," as they call them. Figures released by the Organization for the Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) show that only 10% of...

The ancient Greek statues known as the Riace Bronzes were dressed in white tulle, feathers and leopard print underwear by photographer Gerald Bruneau, causing the outrage of people who love ancient Greece and history.  "I love to be provocative," said the photographer,...