Month: January 2026
Greece Sends its Signature Coffee Abroad as Chains Expand Internationally
Facing a crowded domestic market, Greek coffee brands are taking their cafés overseas, exporting the country’s signature espresso drinks—including the famed freddo iced coffee—and expanding their networks across Europe, the […]
Solo Travelers Put Greece in the Global Top 10 for 2026
As solo travel continues to evolve from a niche trend into a mainstream way of exploring the world, Greece has secured a place among the top ten destinations for international […]
Hall destroyed in fire at St Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church in Adelaide
A fire on destroyed the community hall adjacent to the Holy Monastery of St Nectarios in Croydon Park, Adelaide, while the main church building and a neighbouring nursing home were […]
Athens Gastronomic Forum 2026
On 9 and 10 February 2026, the Technopolis City of Athens will host the inaugural Athens Gastronomic Forum. This significant development for the local meetings sector marks the first international […]
Oscars 2026: Four nominations for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today, Thursday 22 January, the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, which will be presented on 15 March 2026. Among this […]
Greece Smashes Tourism 2025 Records with 37 Million Visitors, €23 Billion Revenue
Greece’s tourism industry shattered records in 2025, welcoming nearly 37 million visitors and generating 23 billion euros ($24.4 billion) in revenue, according to Bank of Greece data. The figures underscore […]
Hermes Expo marks 35 years as connector of Greek–American business and the Diaspora
Hermes Expo International recently celebrated its 35th anniversary with a luncheon held at the Athens Club. For three-and-a-half decades, US-based Hermes Expo has consistently served as a bridge connecting Greek […]
Restoration of the Grotto of the Nativity
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land announce the imminent commencement of restoration works in the Grotto of the Nativity, the hallowed site revered […]
Greece: Europe’s Top Mediterranean Travel Choices
Greece continues to rank among the leading Mediterranean destinations for travel over the next 12 months, reinforcing the strong tourism brand it has built in recent years across major Western […]
Plan for Greeks abroad to elect MPs
The government is planning to create a new electoral district allowing Greeks living abroad to directly elect three members of parliament with their own ballot, marking a change in how […]