A. Skertsos: British universities showing an interest in establishing medical schools in Thessaloniki
State Minister Akis Skertos on Monday revealed that British universities are interested in founding medical school departments in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, due to the reform now underway to allow the founding of non-state universities in Greece. Addressing a “Macedonia” newspaper conference in Thessaloniki, he said the specific reform, which also envisages parallel […]
United Airlines Announces New Daily Nonstop Seasonal Service from Athens to Chicago O’Hare
United is increasing flights from Greece by nearly 25 per cent for 2024. Earlier starts for existing daily summer seasonal services from Athens to New York/Newark and Washington Dulles. United Airlines has announced a new daily nonstop seasonal service between Athens International Airport and its hub at Chicago O’Hare, starting 24 May 2024, subject to […]
New York. Holocaust Remembrance Day
An extremely emotional and moving evening (1.18.2024) at the Hebrew Union College for the Holocaust Remembrance Day of Greek Jewry, organized by Conculate General of Greece in New York. Beatriki Saias-Magrizou, author of the book “The Bracelet of Fire”, described the story of the annihilation of the Jews of Thessaloniki during World War II, through […]
AEGEAN: Traffic up 26% to new record high in 2023
Domestic passenger traffic rose 22%, while average flight occupancy rate increased to 83.4% from 79.4% in 2022. ΑΕGEAN said that its business took off in 2023 as the Greek airline offered 18.5 million seats in the year, up 3.1 million or 26% compared with 2022, to set a new all-time record. More specifically, it offered […]
Piraeus successfully completes pricing of 500-million-euro bond
On the back of strong investor interest, the final yield was set at 7.375%, versus an initial target of 7.750%, with more than 75% of the issue allocated to international institutional investors. Piraeus Financial Holdings S.A. announced that it has successfully completed the pricing of a new 500-million-euro Subordinated Tier 2 Bond with a coupon […]
Blinken’s visit to Greece confirmed
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is to visit the Middle East and Europe from Friday in his fourth trip to the region since the Hamas attacks, as announced by the Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller late Thursday. Blinken is expected to meet with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday afternoon at Hania, […]
New Route Between Athens And New York JFK
Tickets between Athens and New York JFK are on sale now from €239 one way including taxes and fees. Flights will operate up to five times a week throughout the busy summer season from 30th May 2024 until 26th October. Norse Atlantic Airways, the pioneering affordable long haul airline, is excited to announce the commencement […]
Chicago. “Byzantine Christmas” Greek Community of Chicago / Holy Metropolis of Chicago
In a joyous and reverential atmosphere, on December 10th, 2023 the Center for Hellenic Studies at the University of Chicago proudly hosted the second annual event, “Byzantine Christmas II: Hymns, Chants, and Carols.” Attended by approximately 80 people, including members of the Greek Community of Chicago, the event featured the participation of the choir of […]
Washington, DC. Manatos & Manatos Celebrates 40 Years (Video)
WASHINGTON, DC, December 18, 2023 – Many of Washington, DC’s most influential individuals, from both political parties and over decades, (listed below) joined Greek-American leaders from across the country in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Manatos & Manatos. US policymakers from the White House, State Department, Defense Department, US Congress and US Courts, as well […]
More than 600 participants from 25 countries, 340 companies & 65 speakers at Front Runners 5.0
The biggest conference in Greece focusing on sports, sustainability, the role of women in sports and sports tourism, “Front Runners in Sports Management 5.0”, was successfully organized for the 5th year, by the Sports Management Program and Sports Management Student Society of Deree – The American College of Greece, with the Center of Excellence in […]