Greek Australians honour Oxi Day as Oakleigh prepares for a weekend of festivities

The Greek community of Australia commemorated the national anniversary of October 28, 1940, paying tribute to Greece’s historic “Oxi” and to all who fought for freedom and dignity. Across Melbourne, a series of memorial events, church services,...

Brand USA Invites Travelers to Celebrate 250 Years of America The Beautiful with New Experiences and Reasons to Visit in 2026 and Beyond

PHILIPPINES (October 28, 2025) — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year across the country. As the nation’s official destination marketing organization, Brand USA invites global travellers...

Indian workers are heading to Russia, Greece, Japan. Gulf losing its shine

Workers like Qureshi have their life stitched together between visas, contracts, and wire transfers. But now the working-class migration dream is travelling far beyond the traditional Gulf routes. With countries such as Japan, Greece, and Russia...

GNTO head at global tourism forum in Armenia

ECONOMY Greek National Tourism Organization President Angela Varela attended the World Tourism Communication Forum in Yerevan on “Tourism Talks: Connecting People, Places, and Perspectives (Dialogue for Trust, Inclusion and Sustainability),” as a...

Unveiling the New Look of Greece’s Ministry of National Defence

An artist’s impression of the new look of the Greek Pentagon. Credit: Ministry of Defence The Greek Ministry of National Defence headquarters, commonly referred to as the “Pentagon”, is undergoing its most extensive renovation since 1977. The new...

Boscov's opens this week at Greece Ridge mall: Events, giveaways, and what to expect 

Seven months after Boscov’s department store announced it was coming to The Mall at Greece Ridge, opening weekend is near. What is Boscov's? The longtime, family-owned chain is headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. Boscov’s prides itself on...

Greek Oxi Day marked with parade along Danforth Avenue

The Greek Community of Toronto’s annual Oxi Day Parade took place along Danforth Avenue on the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 26. Photo by Alan Shackleton. The Toronto Greek Community’s annual Oxi Day Parade was held on Sunday, Oct. 26, along Danforth...

Festivals, Beaches and Goats: On the Road with Tropical Fuck Storm

Genre-bending band Tropical Fuck Storm have had a huge few months on tour. Known for their blend of punk, psych, and rock, Tropical Fuck Storm’s recent shows across the UK, including slots at including End Of The Road Festival and Manchester Psych...

Hilton to Open First Conrad Hotel in Greece on Corfu in 2026

Hilton is making a splash in the Ionian Sea. The hospitality group has announced plans for Conrad Corfu, its first luxury resort in Greece under the flagship Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand. Set to debut ahead of the 2026 summer season, the property...

INTERVIEW: Can Albania’s tourism miracle last?

Albania’s fast-growing tourism sector risks being undermined by an influx of mass-market visitors driven by bargain prices and social media trends, unless the country pivots to higher-quality, sustainable tourism, the head of the Albanian Tour...

Pet-friendly travel demand rises across Asia-Pacific

Agoda reports sharp growth in searches for pet-friendly stays across Asia-Pacific. South Korea, Thailand and India show strong demand, creating new opportunities for accommodation providers. Pet-friendly travel demand is rising across...

Perth hosts Australia’s leading tourism export showcase

Perth is hosting ATEC Meeting Place 2025, bringing together more than 530 tourism leaders for over 5,000 B2B meetings to strengthen international market connections. ATEC Meeting Place 2025 is underway in Perth, where more than 530 tourism...

Greece and Saudi Arabia forge a strategic alliance linking energy, technology and security

Greece and Saudi Arabia forge a strategic alliance linking energy, technology and security As business leaders gather in Riyadh this week for the Saudi-Greek Business Council, the timing could not be more fitting to reflect on one of the Eastern...

Abingdon Software Group acquires dcs plus to expand global travel technology portfolio

Abingdon Software Group has acquired dcs plus, strengthening its global travel technology capabilities and accelerating innovation across booking, distribution, and automation platforms. BUCHAREST – Abingdon Software Group has acquired 100 percent...

Travel News: New Irish Hotels And Collaborations, At Home And Abroad

by Penny McCormick From glamping and lakeside cabins to hotels and luxe collabs … The Crystal County The Hat Maker in Dungarvan, Co Waterford is a new 16-bedroom boutique hotel run by couple Rebecca Queally and David Burke. It’s a supremely...

Greece Ranks Last in EU for Service Exports Outside the Union with 3.3% Share

Greece ranks last in EU for service exports outside the union. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece ranks last among EU member states in exports of services to countries outside the European Union, holding a modest 3.3 percent share, according to the...

APSU students gain global intelligence experience through RIEAS internship in Greece

Austin Peay State University’s Institute for National Security and Military Studies (INSMS) expanded its global learning opportunities for students this summer through a new partnership with the Research Institute for European and American Studies...

Royal Caribbean Announces It Will Soon Open Its First-Ever European Beach Club On A Popular Mediterranean Island

Just a few weeks before the official opening of Royal Caribbean's first Royal Beach Club in the Bahamas, the company announced it is about to open another beach club, this time in Europe. Royal Caribbean recently published a press release...

Who's on my ballot in Greece? Election 2025 candidates

This year, Greece residents will cast their ballots for four town positions, two state Supreme Court judgeships and a Family Court judge. To help inform your vote, we sent brief questionnaires through the party chairpersons to all candidates in...

26 standout Southern breweries worth traveling for

Inspired by German brewing traditions, the towering copper kettles at Sierra Nevada’s East Coast headquarters have become an iconic element of the Mills River, North Carolina, breweryPhotography by Tim RobisonA lot goes into a can of beer. When...