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Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Greece Ambassadorship: Full Senate Hearing Statement
Video screenshot. Credit: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Embassy in Greece, is facing her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday. With...

4 die as Greek ship attacked in Red Sea sinks
Rescuers pulled seven crew members alive from the Red Sea on Wednesday and were searching for 14 still missing from the second of two freighters sunk within two days by suspected Houthi attackers. Four of the 25 people aboard the Eternity C cargo...

Greece’s Power Grid Under Strain Amid Heatwave
Greece’s electricity grid is facing a serious stress test due to the ongoing heatwave, with soaring temperatures pushing demand to peak levels. Despite the increased pressure, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) has...

Hampden Greek restaurant starts ‘reopening journey’
A popular Greek eatery might make a comeback to Baltimore. Souvlaki, a restaurant chain with locations in Hampden, Federal Hill and D.C., has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its Hampden location at 1103 West 36th Street. Hosted on Indiegogo,...

Greek Cypriot MEP Fidias Releases Controversial Interview With Turkish Cypriot Leader Tatar
Credit: Left, European Union / Right, Presidency of Azerbaijan CC BY 4.0 A political firestorm erupted after independent Greek Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Fidias Panayiotou conducted an interview with Turkish Cypriot leader...

Greek Hoteliers Show Strongest Optimism in Europe, Data Reveals
Greek hoteliers are setting the pace for confidence across Europe’s hospitality sector, showing remarkable optimism about future growth despite ongoing global challenges. According to the latest European Accommodation Barometer by Booking.com,...

Armenia, Greece discuss recent developments in South Caucasus
ArmInfo. Armenian Ambassador to Greece Tigran Mkrtchyan spoke about Armenia's foreign policy priorities during a meeting with Dimitris Avramopoulos, member of the Greek parliament from the ruling New Democracy party and former Minister of Foreign...

Greek Gov. Considers Limits on Airbnb Permits in Athens
The Greek government is considering extending the duration of a regulation limiting the issuance of new permits for Airbnb-type short-term rentals in some areas in Athens to curb leasing costs and a shortage of housing in the capital. The...

Is Pakistan's friend Türkiye rattled by India-Greece defence ties?
Foreign media reports speculate that New Delhi may have unofficially offered to supply Athens with an indigenous long-range missile that could be used against Türkiye. India’s wider regional engagement with Greece and Cyprus is also viewed as an...

Rubik’s Cube owner loses trademark battle with Greek rival

Europe wildfires map: Where summer fires have struck from France and Spain to Greece
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Greek Feast: Kouzina Offers Traditional Mediterranean Flavors in the Heart of Peabody
You might not even know it’s there. To be fair, I didn’t. Kouzina, which opened in 2022 off of Route 1, in Peabody, is indistinct from the outside. Housed in a small strip plaza, the restaurant is deceiving. Open the door, and it’s a whole other...

'Wonderful' Greek town where locals spend summer is 'perfect for those on a budget'
A small seaside town in Greece has been praised as a “wonderful place” that’s ideal for those “on a budget” - and it’s where many locals spend their summers. Greece is a popular choice of holiday destination thanks to its year-round mediterranean...

Greek and Roman nymphs weren’t just sexy nature spirits. They had other important jobs too
Could you ever be truly alone in the woods of ancient Greece or Rome? According to myth, the ancient world was filled with wild animals, terrifying monsters, and mischievous deities. Among them were nymphs: semi-divine female figures that...

Owner of Jackson’s Bakery wanted in Greece on two charges
Updates on local, state and national News are detailed by the News10NBC Morning Team, along with traffic, sports and the weather forecast. GREECE, N.Y. — The saga continues for the owner of a once popular bakery in Greece that’s now closed. The...

Rubik’s Cube owner loses trademark battle to Greek rival in EU court
BRUSSELS, July 9 — Rubik’s Cube owner Spin Master Toys UK today lost its battle against a Greek rival as Europe’s second-highest court annulled trademarks related to the shape of the iconic puzzle. Invented by Hungarian professor Erno Rubik in...

Greece's DEPA signs out-of-court agreement with Gazprom on gas prices
DEPA Commercial, the Greek gas supplier, announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement outside of court in its dispute with Gazprom regarding gas prices. DEPA signed with Gazprom a contract in January 2022 for 2 billion cubic meters of gas...

UN Expert Slams France, Italy, and Greece for Granting Netanyahu Safe Air Passage Despite ICC Arrest Warrant
This came in response to France, Greece, and Italy—three state parties to the Rome Statute that established the ICC—permitting Netanyahu to use their airspace during his flight to the United States, where he met with President Donald Trump....

Greece shuts Acropolis, halts outdoor work as fires and storms strike region
ATHENS: As a punishing heatwave grips Greece for the second time since late June, authorities have ordered a midday work stoppage for all outdoor workers from noon to 5 p.m. to prevent heat-related health risks. In Athens, the iconic Acropolis...

Why is Greece’s farming industry in peril?
Back in its archaic days, clientelism was central to Greece. This system saw citizens relying on patronage from esteemed parties, normally political, in exchange for their loyalty or service. Today, we refer to this act as a class of corruption,...