Embracing Military Tech Innovation
The Greek armed forces are to link with local startups from which they can order advanced equipment and applications, according to draft legislation that...
Flood Victims in Thessaly Village Seek New Land for Relocation
Residents from the village of Vlochos, one of the dozens in central Greece that were submerged during two major rainstorms last September, are asking...
‘Greek Hollywood’ Looks to Cash in on Cachet As Production on The Mediterranean Surges
There were sunny skies over the Thessaloniki Film Festival this week, with unseasonably high temperatures leading many visitors to reach for the sunscreen while...
Silver Reveals Luxury Tastes of Vikings and Trade Talents of Ancient Greeks
Vikings, traditionally depicted as primitive bearded warriors, had a fondness for some of life’s precious things. In Europe, hundreds of buried hoards of silver...
Turkish Forces Catch Nearly 100 Irregular Migrants, Save 60 Pushed Back By Greece
Ninety-nine irregular migrants were caught by Turkish security forces while 60 were saved after being pushed back Friday by Greek forces, Azernews reports, citing...
World War Two Veteran Recalls Life As Prisoner of War
At 102, Ron Collins is as old as the Poppy Appeal. Captured by the Germans in Greece in 1943, he spent two years in...
There is No Such Thing As Normality for The Greek Economy
On 20 October, S&P Global Ratings raised the Greek economy’s credit rating back to investment grade. That was seen by many, in Greece and...
The Story of The Real Marathon Run in Ancient Greece
The Athens Marathon the Authentic was established to commemorate the historic run of Pheidippides, an Athenian soldier who ran from the battlefield at Marathon...
Over 500,000 Smart Electricity Meters Installed in Greece By End of 2023
Special tariffs will come into effect on January 1 for consumers who use the so-called ‘smart meters’ for electricity consumption, designed by electricity suppliers...
U.S. Provides $125 Million Loan for Elefsina Shipyard Upgrades in Greece
The U.S. federal government has agreed to provide a $125 million loan to ONEX Elefsis Shipyards and Industries (ONEX) for the rehabilitation and modernization...