Athens International Airport: Passenger traffic up 9% in April
Passenger traffic at the Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) rose 9% to 2.71 million passengers in April 2025 compared to 2.48 million passengers a year earlier. More specifically, both domestic and international passenger traffic exceeded 2024 levels by 6.6% and 10.0% respectively, in April.January-April figures Overall, during the first four months of the year, the […]
Panagiotis Margetis Is Building a Career Without the Noise
Some actors break through by shouting. Others do it by listening. Panagiotis Margetis belongs in the second group. His screen presence is quiet but certain, the kind of actor you keep watching without needing to know why. Greek viewers will recognize him from Pagidevmenoi (ANT1) and Transparent Love (Alpha TV), where he played complex roles […]
Kefalogianni meets with Minister of State at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Noura Al Kaabi
Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni met with the Minister of State at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Noura Al Kaabi, during her official visit to the UAE. According to a relevant announcement, the meeting was held in a constructive atmosphere, confirming the excellent level of relations between the two countries and the will of […]
19th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Announces Opening Night May 28, 2025 and Lifetime Tribute to Director Costa-Gavras
LAGFF Collaborates with The Egyptian Theatre, American Cinematheque, ELMA, UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) announces its 19th edition will be held over 6 days from May 27 to June 1, 2025. The nonprofit organization brings films and filmmakers from Greece, Cyprus, and […]
Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholics Join in Way of the Cross Over the Brooklyn Bridge
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America participated in an ecumenical “Way of the Cross over the Brooklyn Bridge” alongside His Eminence Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, and the Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn. Beginning at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint James, the first Catholic Church on Long Island, the clergy and […]
Daughters of Penelope and Amaryllis Athens ChapterCo-Host Greece and Cyprus Leadership Conferencein Collaboration with the Academy of Athens, Honoring Trailblazing Women in Public and Volunteer Service
The Daughters of Penelope (DOP) and Amaryllis Athens Chapter 421, in collaboration with the Academy of Athens, co-hosted the Greece and Cyprus Chapter Leadership Conference at the Academy of Athens on April 12, 2025. Journalist Nikos Eleftheroglou served as the moderator for the conference agenda. Athanasios Stephanis, the Academy of Athens Director of Sciences, offered […]
Led by Athens-born Artistic & General Director Stefanos Koroneos, Teatro Grattacielo continues its commitment to supporting Greek and international artists while redefining theoperatic experience in New York City and beyond
The 2025 season features five vibrant productions that span genres, languages, and generations. Highlights include the world premiere of The Tin Angel (June 28–29), a jazz opera set in a 1970s downtown NYC club, presented at the Ellen Stewart Theater at La MaMa, 66 E 4th Street. The season continues with L’Amico Fritz (July 19–20), […]
White House Celebrates 204th Anniversary of March 25 Greek Independence Day
On Monday, March 24, 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was welcomed by President Donald Trump to the White House for a celebration recognizing the 204th Anniversary of March 25 Greek Independence Day. This annual esteemed celebration at the White House began in 1987 and has become a tradition for every president. Addressing the […]
Santorini is Ready to Welcome Visitors from Around the World
Santorini, one of the most iconic tourist destinations worldwide, is fully prepared for the new tourism season. The island’s infrastructure is operational, the local economy is thriving, and visitors can enjoy its unique natural and cultural wealth in complete safety. Tourism Minister, Ms. Olga Kefalogianni, visited the island and participated in an extensive meeting with […]
Olga Kefalogianni: Gastronomy is an integral part of the travel experience
The “Greek Breakfast” programme – an initiative of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels that combines the primary and tertiary sectors – was presented at the Museum of Cycladic Art on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Attending the tourism ministry and Hellenic Chamber of Hotels event, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni emphasised that initiatives such as […]