The World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (W.H.I.A.) holds meetings in Cyprus
A delegation of the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (WHIA), a global organization that comprises of elected members of legislatures of Hellenic descent, visited the Republic of Cyprus this week to coincide with the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the invasion of the island. The purpose of the visit was to express its support for […]
Democracy in dark times: Hopeful lessons from Greece’s 50-year odyssey
By Afroditi Xydi and Georgios Laskaris. Afroditi Xydi is the executive director of the Deon Policy Institute. Georgios Laskaris is the president of the Deon Policy Institute. As the world grapples with two major wars and an unprecedented crisis across its democratic institutions, it may come as a surprise that today’s Greece could offer hard-earned […]
Tsivicos Unanimously Reelected AHEPA Supreme President
Larnaca, Cyprus – The Order of AHEPA held its annual Supreme Convention in Larnaca. Hundreds of delegates and officers flew across the Atlantic to bring necessary attention to the travesty that has largely been unresolved on the island nation since 1974. Newly reelected Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos, a native of the island, was quick […]
Kefalogianni: Tourism brings multiple benefits to the national economy and supports local societies
“Apart from its contribution to the GDP of the Greek economy, we want tourism to have a qualitative impact on the country, the environment, the people, the local communities”, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni stated in an interview with Athens-Macedonian News Agency on Sunday. The temporal and spatial expansion of tourist activity throughout the territory, and […]
Greek president holds reception for 50th anniversary of restoration of democracy
This day, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the restoration of democracy in Greece after the junta and the return of Constantine Karamanlis to Greece, is a historic day, President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou said on Wednesday, during a reception at the Presidential Mansion’s gardens. Greeks must be proud of what they achieved, leaving […]
Hotel occupancy in Athens reaches 75.5% in the first half of 2024
Hotel occupancy rate in Athens reached 75.5% in the first half of 2024 compared to 72.9% in 2023, marking an increase of 3.5% year-over-year. June, typically a peak month for Athens, recorded the highest occupancy rate of 91.7%, although this represents a slight decrease of 1.4% compared to June 2023. Three-star hotels showed the highest […]
National Hellenic Museum announces 2024 Gala on Saturday, September 28
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) announces its 2024 Gala on Saturday, September 28 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Chicago (720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago).The festive evening will support NHM’s mission to share Greek history, art, culture and the Greek American story. Each year the Museum’s programs collectively serve thousands of students, members and guests […]
During a grand ceremony at the 2024 Olympic Games, “BIRD OF FREEDOM” will be the centerpiece of the Olympic Night-Fashion event in Paris, which will take place at Les Salons Des Miroirs on August 9th
Evi Photopoulos excels not only in the field of screenwriting but also in the music scene. Together with composer Kimon Pollatos, they created the song “BIRD OF FREEDOM,” which has garnered international awards, including the Bronze Medal at the Global Music Awards. The song’s performers, Konstantinos Tsimouris, Anna Maria Deligiogi, Kostas Segkis, Penny Papageorgiou, and […]
Moody’s upgrades Piraeus Bank and National Bank deposit ratings
In National Bank’s case, Moody’s upgraded its long- and short-term deposit ratings to Baa2/P-2 from Baa3/P-3, and changed its outlook on the long-term deposit ratings changes to stable from positive. The bank’s Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) was upgraded to ba1 from ba2, while its senior unsecured debt ratings is upgraded to Baa2 from Ba1. The […]
USA. PM Mitsotakis in Washington to attend NATO’s 75th anniversary summit
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Washington. According to government sources, they discussed issues of international and regional interest with an emphasis on recent developments in the Middle East and Ukraine. The two leaders, sources said, also held a […]