Military parade marks Greek WWII defiance

IMAGES Greece marked Ochi Day on Tuesday with a major military parade in Thessaloniki attended by President Konstantinos Tasoulas and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, while school parades took place nationwide. The October 28 holiday...

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...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes Six Steps Without a Travel Call — Fans Say It's the 'Walk of the Year'

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has sparked a fresh round of outrage among NBA fans after appearing to take several steps without dribbling during Tuesday's home game against the New York Knicks, and getting away with it. In a now-viral...

7 Places Where You Can Live Well On Less Than $800 A Month

The global cost of living crisis has left many people searching for affordable destinations where their money can go further. Whether you’re a remote worker, retiree, or simply someone looking to escape high living costs, there are still places on...

Schools close and island life is under threat as Greece reckons with low birth rates

Families in the U.S. and around the world are having fewer children as people make profoundly different decisions about their lives. NPR's series Population Shift: How Smaller Families Are Changing the World explores the causes and implications of...

8 events in Lancaster County this week, from smashing pumpkins to a Greek food bazaar

From 1940s-style dancing to an event dedicated to destroying pumpkins, there's a wide variety of ways to spend your weekend in Lancaster County. Events include a new art exhibition, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm's last event of 2025, an Irish play,...

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...

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...

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...

Greece forecasts stronger 2026 growth alongside continued debt reduction

Athens is humming with optimism as economists increasingly showcase a rosy picture of the economic future of the country. Having survived decades of tight austerity and foreign bailouts, Greece is currently in its best shape ever, forecasting...

Greece Named ‘Short-Haul Destination of the Year’ in London

Greece has been crowned “Short-Haul Destination of the Year” at the prestigious Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards, held in London on Oct. 20, 2025. The accolade recognizes Greece’s growing appeal as a nearby escape for British travelers...

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...

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...

Athens in Orange: How Greece Made Halloween Its Own

The colors of fall, pumpkins on supermarket shelves, photos bathed in warm orange light, and steaming mugs on balconies — all signs that the “spooky season” has arrived. Each October, Athens transforms quietly — not into a horror movie set, but...

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...

Greece Named ‘Short-Haul Destination of the Year’ at UK’s Food and Travel Awards

Hannah Marshall, Marketing Manager of CV Villas, with Eleni Skarveli, Head of the GNTO Office for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Photo source: GNTO Greece has been named “Short-Haul Destination of the Year” by the readers of Food and Travel...

Greek Comfort Dining Comes to Vigla Hotel, Amorgos

The 4-star Vigla Hotel on Amorgos will redefine “Greek comfort dining” with the upcoming renovation of its restaurant, set to become a contemporary culinary hub inspired by the essence of Cycladic hospitality. Nestled in the village of Tholaria in...

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...