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Radiohead’s 2025 European tour to generate 12m. euros in tourism revenue across four major host cities
Radiohead’s European tour will drive over €12 million in tourism spending across Madrid, Bologna, London and Berlin, led by strong local and regional attendance. BARCELONA, SPAIN – Radiohead ’s 2025 European tour is set to deliver a tourism boost...
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,...
'Call The FBI, NBA Refs Are Gambling': Netizens Erupt After Giannis Antetokounmpo's No-Call For Travelling
Last Updated:October 29, 2025, 15:18 IST Giannis Antetokounmpo took what seemed to be six steps without a travel call in Milwaukee Bucks 121-111 win over New York Knicks, sparking NBA Twitter outrage. (Credit: X)Giannis Antetokounmpo has dealt...
High Airfare Prices Not Keeping Tourists from Coming to Greece
Rising costs for airline tickets aren’t so daunting that tourists aren’t willing to pay them to come to Greece as they keep coming through the autumn and most plans remain full, said Nikolas Kelaiditis, president of the Association of Tourist and...
October Becomes Greece’s ‘Fifth Month of Summer’
October is shaping up to be Greece’s “fifth month of summer.” Scheduled international air arrivals have surpassed 3 million seats, signaling that Greece’s long-desired goal of extending the tourist season is no longer just a dream — it’s...
Lights, camera….Athens! City featured in upcoming holiday movie ‘Kangaroo Christmas’
Published 5:48 am Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Unless you’ve been buried at the toe-end of a Christmas stocking, you’ve probably already heard the news: Athens and its historic downtown are set to be featured in a new holiday movie; one that...
Halloween in Athens: Spooky season events haunt downtown area Friday-Sunday
Published 5:36 am Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Whether it’s family-friendly fun or events aimed at grown-ups only, there’s a lot going on in downtown Athens over the upcoming Halloween weekend. Athens Main Street has announced a series of...
Why Greece Still Struggles to Meet Its Blood Needs
Every year, thousands of patients in Greece face serious health risks because of recurring blood shortages. This happens even though the country counts more than 400,000 registered volunteer donors and has documented annual needs of around 550,000...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...