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From Political Consolation to Diplomatic Powerhouse: Guilfoyle’s Unconventional Rise in Greece

Kimberly Guilfoyle, once the fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., arrived in Athens as the US Ambassador to Greece amid skepticism. However, she has...

Greece Allocates €124.7M for Rail Network Modernization

Greece's rail network is undergoing a significant modernization, with €124.7 million allocated from the 2021-2027 NSRF 'Transport' program. These interventions aim to enhance...

Spetses: A Timeless Greek Island Escape Near Athens

Just a two-hour ferry ride from Athens, the enchanting Greek island of Spetses offers a captivating blend of history, elegant Venetian architecture, and...

Athens Ranks Third Globally in Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey

Athens has been ranked the third best city in the world to live, according to Monocle magazine's latest Quality of Life Survey. This...

Mel Brooks’ ‘The Producers’ Screens in Athens in Tribute to Andreas Voutsinas

The Hellenic American Union in Athens will screen Mel Brooks’ iconic 1967 comedy 'The Producers' on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7:30 PM....

Hellenic Train Service Disrupted in Patras Due to Infrastructure Failure

A Hellenic Train service, train 13353, traveling from Kaminia to Agios Andreas, was immobilized yesterday evening at 6:26 PM upon entering Agios Andreas...

Four Landmark Museums to Open in Athens and Piraeus in 2026

Athens and Piraeus are preparing for a significant cultural transformation in 2026 with the opening of four landmark museums, promising to enrich the...

Four Teenage Girls Arrested in Athens for Alleged Assault on 15-Year-Old

Four teenage girls, aged 13 and 14, were arrested in the central Athens neighborhood of Agios Panteleimonas on Thursday afternoon after a 15-year-old...

IndiGo Launches First A321XLR Service to Athens, Boosting International Reach

IndiGo, an Indian airline, has inducted its first Airbus A321XLR, a long-range variant of the A321neo, into its fleet. This new aircraft will...

Greece Proceeds with Inter-Island Cable Laying Despite Turkish Objections

Athens is continuing its fiber optic cable laying operations between Greek islands, despite reported annoyance from Turkish foreign ministry sources who claim jurisdiction...

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