'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"The Whole Ship Got Silent": Norwegian Cruise Line Issues A Statement Over Devastating Casino Incident

It has been a stressful last couple of days for Norwegian Cruise Line, turning hero, while also declaring a "code Oscar starboard" for a passenger who went overboard. As we reported last week, a man went overboard during a voyage on the Norwegian...

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...

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...