The 2025 Parade Committee of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, marking the 204th Anniversary of the start of the Greek War for Independence of 1821, has named three Grand Marshals for the celebrations, which culminate in the magnificent Greek Parade to take place for the 86th year on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Nikos Plakias, whose twin daughters died in the Tempe train crash, has called for peaceful demonstrations on February 28, marking the second anniversary of the tragedy.
A 21-year-old German hiker remains missing in Crete as search efforts enter their eighth day, with his family funding a private helicopter and additional resources to aid the rescue mission.
Spyros Panopoulos Automotive (SPA) is putting the finishing touches on the world’s first "ultracar," Chaos, with plans for road testing soon.
The company first unveiled the Chaos in November 2021, and it has been in development for the past three years.
Founder and CEO Spyros Panopoulos aims to officially present the car this summer. He has been keeping anticipation high by releasing new images of its progress on social media.
According to Mr. Panopoulos, the engine has already been built, and road tests will begin soon. Engineers and designers had to completely rework its digital systems and software.
Next Friday, according to all information, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis will meet with his American counterpart, Marco Rubio, at the State Department.
Greece's tourism industry reached new heights in 2024, setting records for both visitor numbers and revenue.
An ancient Greek lekythos, a type of vase, has been returned to Greece after the Glencairn Museum in Pennsylvania discovered it was illegally removed from the country decades ago.
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, announces the start of flights with the upgraded Boeing 777 aircraft that will now serve flights in the Greek market.
Scientific scrutiny continues to focus on Santorini, the renowned volcanic island in the southern Aegean, and the risks of landslides along its steep and porous cliffsides amid this past month’s “seismic swarm” in the region.
THI’s Donation to Baby Bank program assists families in extreme need
A valuable source of research and academic personnel for Greece could be the community of Greek academics working at foreign universities.
Data from the annual “Visitor Satisfaction Survey” conducted by the Athens–Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association (EXAAA) in collaboration with Athens International Airport (AIA) and GBR Consulting.
Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece, has topped Tripadvisor's list of the world's best beaches for 2025.
Known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and unique pink sand, Elafonissi climbed 23 spots to claim the No. 1 position in the annual ranking, which is based on an analysis of millions of traveler reviews.
"Elafonissi Beach is a must-visit destination," Tripadvisor said, describing the beach as surrounded by cedar forests ideal for hiking.
Other beaches in the top five include Banana Beach in Phuket, Thailand; Eagle Beach in Aruba; Siesta Beach in Florida; and Praia da Falésia in Portugal’s Algarve region.
Myrtos Beach in Kefalonia, Greece, also made the top 10.
"This year’s winners truly showcase the variety of what a beach trip can offer," said Kristen Dalton, President of Tripadvisor.
Greece lacks a structured and effective system for managing its UNESCO World Heritage sites, according to a new report.