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 Secretary 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 […]
Greece to begin offering new, 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 elected as 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.
New York. A Centenary Celebration of Maria Callas
On September 21, an extraordinary event, “A Centenary Celebration of Maria Callas”, marking the centenary of Maria Callas’ birth, was held with particular success at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater in Manhattan. The event, which was co-organized by the Consulate General of Greece in New York and the Juilliard School and was part of the […]
The Ronald McDonald House- Greek Division
Invitation to a wine tasting evening Our beloved Ronald McDonald House has not hosted an event since the COVID lockdowns. ‘A Toast to the Greatest of Causes,’ is the first public event to bring people back into the House to help raise awareness. It is a wine event with a twist. We surveyed the children […]
6,011 insurance claims in the aftermath of storm ‘Daniel’
Insurance claims in the aftermath of storm ‘Daniel’ amount to 6,011, according to the first record, the Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies of Greece said on Thursday. Of these, 4,307 losses related to property insurance (1,714 residences, 2,032 businesses, 69 industrial facilities, 116 technical projects and 376 photovoltaic systems). The remaining 1,699 were for car […]
Daughters of Penelope Donates $10,000 to Meals on Wheels America
The Daughters of Penelope (DOP), a leading international service organization comprised of women of Hellenic heritage and Philhellenes, proudly presented a $10,000 donation to Meals on Wheels America, September 21, 2023, announced Grand President Marianthi Treppiedi. Grand President Treppiedi presented the donation to Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander. “We are proud […]