Hellenic Film Society USA presents New York Greek Film Expo 2023
The Hellenic Film Society USA (HFS) will present its annual New York Greek Film Expo, a Greek film festival for all New Yorkers, October 5—15. Screenings of the latest Greek films will be presented at the Village East Cinema in Manhattan and at the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, NJ. A special retrospective of […]
Volos placed under curfew by police as of Wed. in the evening due to torrential rain
Residents of Volos in the Magnissia prefecture were ordered to stay indoors by police as of 18:40 on Wednesday and forbidden to travel, as heavy rain is falling on the city as of Wednesday afternoon and creating torrents on the roads. The ‘Elias’ storm has also created problems in the city center and its suburbs, […]
Draft amendment on curbing high pricing in basic goods passes Parliament
A draft amendment by the Development ministry proposing measures to manage inflationary pressure on basic consumer goods was approved in Parliament on Wednesday. The amendment calls for the following measures: a) An obligation by supermarkets to announce any price rise originating with distributors of basic consumer goods or goods that are in high demand, b) […]
Former US Sec’y of State Pompeo delivers keynote address at SNF investment event
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a keynote speech at the 1st American Mediterranean Investment Forum organized by the Joseph Sassoon Group at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation in the Athens area. In his address, Pompeo spoke of the significant relations between the United States and Greece and the Mediterranean, and emphasized security and […]
PM Mitsotakis to Cabinet: Full commitment to the small and big changes that improve everyday life
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis launched a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday by underlining that the government remains fully committed to making the small and big changes that will improve everyday life for the citizens. “We know we are having to spend time on managing crises and this is now a reality, but one which must not, […]
Greek president inaugurates Athens Democracy Forum at Acropolis Museum
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou inaugurated the annual international congress “Athens Democracy Forum” at the Acropolis Museum on Wednesday evening. The Forum’s title this year is “Do we dare to hope?” and it will run from September 27 to 29. In an official online description, it said that “Speakers and panels will explore the great and […]
The Hellenic Initiative. 11th Annual Gala on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in New York City
NEW YORK. The Hellenic Initiative (THI), the largest global non-profit uniting the Greek Diaspora – with supporters in over 47 countries – will host its 11th Annual Gala on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in New York City. Buzz and excitement for the Gala are set to begin 10 days prior with the online launch of […]
25th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece New York Forum
“Accelerating Investments for Sustainable Growth” The “25th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece New York Forum: Accelerating Investments for Sustainable Growth” will take place Monday, December 11, 2023 as an in-person event at the Metropolitan Club, in New York. The Forum is held in co-operation with the New York Stock Exchange, the Athens Exchange Group […]
Greece to begin offeringnew, electronic ID cards on Monday
A new platform where Greek citizens can book an appointment for the issue of a new, higher-security, contactless police ID card is to open at the gov.gr portal on Monday. Citizens will be able to book an appointment at a police station, which will be confirmed through an e-mail and SMS to their phone. After attending the […]
Stefanos Kasselakis electedas the new president of SYRIZA
Stefanos Kasselakis emerged as the victor of theelection for a new leader of main opposition SYRIZA- Progressive Alliance, according to an announcement by the head of the party’s Electoral Committee Yiannis Drosos. Kasselakis received 56.69% of the vote, against 43.31% for rival candidate Effie Achtsioglou, who congratulated S.Kasselakis on his victory.