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Dr. Kyriakos Pozrikidis, Managing Director of TIF-HELEXPO, Commends Hermes Expo for Strengthening U.S.–Greece Business Ties
Dr. Kyriakos Pozrikidis, Managing Director of TIF-HELEXPO, issued the following statement regarding his recent participation in the 34th Hermes Expo Networking Business Expo in the United States: “It was an honour to participate as a keynote...

Ivy Pochoda finds ‘Ecstasy’ in the horror of a bloody Greek classic
You might call Ivy Pochoda the bard of bad women, an auteur of feminine fierceness. For proof, look no further than the bestselling, LA Times Book Prize-winning “Sing Her Down,” her stunning 2023 noir thriller about two women prisoners. After you...
Celebrate culture at the county's Museum and Archives this weekend
The county's third annual Multicultural Festival is taking place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WELLINGTON COUNTY – Residents are invited to experience the world from home at the third annual...

Top 5 Balkan Countries to Visit: Where to Go for Culture, Nature & History
Where ancient cobblestones meet Adriatic dreams—the Balkans serve up Europe's most authentic adventures without the tourist crowds. Photo by Canva Diverse cultures, turbulent history and breathtaking hidden gems: welcome to the Balkan Peninsula,...

ICE targets men near Inland Empire church grounds
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. ICE arrests near two churches in San Bernardino...

Greek Orthodox Church won’t press charges despite misuse of funds
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The fallout continues at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Buffalo following the removal of Father Christos Christakis, who allegedly misused more than $350,000 in parish funds over several years. At a general assembly meeting...

Greece Reopens Honorary Consulate in Ghent, Strengthening Ties with Belgium
New Honorary Consul Mark Janse and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yiannis Loverdos. Photo source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Greece has reopened its Honorary Consulate in Ghent after a 21-year hiatus, restoring its diplomatic presence in...

Athens Local Food Tour: A genuine culinary journey beyond tourist traps
The tour kicks off in Monastiraki Square, which at 10am is just beginning to stir. Nearby, an undercover market is slowly coming to life, as shopkeepers roll up their graffiti-tagged doors and wheel out racks of postcards and souvenir keyrings to...

Greece holiday warning as tourists face huge fines for wearing common item
Holidaymakers heading to the sun-drenched beaches of Greece should be aware of local laws that could result in hefty fines. Greek authorities are taking a firm stance on preserving their ancient heritage, imposing bans on removing pebbles and...

Americana inks franchise deal with Greek brand carpo
Dubai: Americana Restaurants International Plc, the MENA region’s largest quick-service and casual dining operator, is making a bold move into the premium food retail sector by signing an exclusive franchise agreement with carpo, the Greek-born...

Greece 2: The Bear Goes Greek
The Balkans are probably a darker and more bloody ground than Kentucky will ever be. The darkness goes back a long time, and I found myself brushing it on a recent ride through Greece. You will have read the first instalment of this story, which...

Teaching of Stoicism Cuts Violence in British Prison
The Wayland prison has become one of the least violent prisons in the UK. Public Domain An innovative program introducing inmates to the ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism has led to a dramatic reduction in violence at a British prison, the...

Calipso: The Pulse of Resistance and Rhythm Across Afro-Caribbean Culture
July 3, 2025 Hour: 3:00 pm More than just festive music, calipso remains a living testimony of Afro-descendant creativity, resistance, and memory. With roots in the Caribbean’s colonial past, this genre—shaped by African rhythms and layered with...
PRODUCTION: Tonia Mishiali Shoots The Lion at My Back
LIMASSOL: The award-winning Cypriot director/writer/producer Tonia Mishiali is currently in production with her anticipated sophomore feature The Lion at My Back (former Nala & Stella). This Cypriot/Luxembourgish/Greek coproduction is a poignant,...

Clarksville Christian Welcomes Greek Delegation from American Farm School
Clarksville, TN — On June 29th, Clarksville Christian School (CCS) welcomed more than 20 students and staff from the American Farm School (AFS) in Thessaloniki, Greece, for a 10-day educational and cultural exchange rooted in agriculture and...

Femicides in Greece and art as collective resistance
Greece is more than a beach-lined, Mediterranean paradise. It is also a country with one of the highest rates of femicides in Europe, overseeing the largest increase (200%) in 2021, with solidified data for the last two years remaining...
Letter to FIFA Re. Impact of U.S. Immigration Policies on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup
July 1, 2025 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Gianni Infantino President Fédération Internationale de Football Association FIFA-Strasse 20, P.O. Box 8044 Zurich, Switzerland Re: Impact of U.S. Immigration Policies on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026...

Greek Golden Visa vs Other Residency Options: Why It’s Gaining Ground Among Saudi Investors
Greek Golden Visa vs Other Residency Options: Why It’s Gaining Ground Among Saudi Investors Residency by investment has become a reliable Plan B for Saudi nationals seeking safety, global mobility, and asset diversification. Among various options,...

Greek Prime Minister Meets European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Immigration
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Immigration Magnus Brunner, at the Maximos Mansion, ERT reported on Monday. The two sides discussed the new Pact on Immigration and Asylum and...

My husband died in a Greek wildfire four days after our wedding
Zoe and her husband got married days before he died (Picture: Zoe Holohan/Getty) July 23, 2018. Almost five years ago to the day, my life changed dramatically. There’s little escape from sadness this month, not least because I have to relive two...