Thessaloniki International Fair
One hundred years after a zoology professor persuaded a shaky government that Thessaloniki needed a trade fair, TIF remains the first major marker on the greek political calendar each fall…
Moody’s cut Greece’s 2026 and 2027 growth forecasts to 1.7%, citing global risks while maintaining confidence in the country’s strong economic fundamentals.
International visitors recorded 43.8 million overnight stays in Greece in the second quarter, placing the country among Europe's leading destinations.
Tsipras arrived to applause, handshakes and cheers at a packed hall at the Porto Palace hotel.
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Moody’s cut Greece’s 2026 and 2027 growth forecasts to 1.7%, citing global risks while maintaining confidence in the country’s strong economic fundamentals.
International visitors recorded 43.8 million overnight stays in Greece in the second quarter, placing the country among Europe's leading destinations.
The Maldives has become a pipeline for hundreds of millions of dollars in Western goods heading to Moscow
One man helped broker an arms trade between two militant groups that threatens another key oil-shipping route in the Middle East
A Nevada jury finds Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting of the legendary rapper
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Episode 18
Japan is this year's honored country at the Thessaloniki International Fair, taking place next week, and Mr. Ito described it as a milestone rather than a one-off.
The Turkish president said Ankara would do “whatever is necessary” to defend what he described as Turkey’s rights, while calling for good-neighborly relations with Greece
The FDD Turkey Program director says renewed tensions in the Aegean should be read alongside Ankara’s moves in Cyprus, Libya and Syria, as well as President Erdogan’s increasingly confident relationship with Washington
Turkey sends diplomatic note to Athens reiterating its Aegean claims, while Greece insists its maritime initiatives fully comply with international law.
Sam Morril will bring his latest material to the Akropol Theatre for a one-night performance on September 2, following a string of comedy specials, television appearances and a successful podcast
The five-day festival will bring artisans, artists and independent creators together for a showcase of handmade goods, contemporary crafts, art and food
The 1990 film follows an American couple traveling through postwar North Africa as their journey across the Sahara tests their marriage, identity and sense of self
Seven days, seven movies that you can watch on the big screens around the city
Mayor Nikos Zorzos tells TO BHMA International Edition that funding for a Santorini volcano center has been secured
A new Oxford-led study reveals hundreds of surprising bonds between primates and other species, from monkeys grooming deer to gorillas caring for baby galagos
Moving from traditional olive farming toward a new production model for olive oil — what's threatening the grove's long-term viability
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recipe of the day
Large butterfly-cut shrimp are quickly pan-seared and served with a refreshing sauce made with tomato, fennel, lemon, and herbs. An easy and impressive summer dish
For centuries, farmers across the Greek islands have coaxed tomatoes, legumes and other prized crops from dry soil using rain, dew and traditional know-how. Today, that wisdom is finding new relevance as water scarcity intensifies across the Mediterranean
From island honey and handmade cheeses to rare Greek wines and small-batch specialties, this family-run deli is preserving Tinos’ food traditions while introducing them to a new generation of curious food lovers
From strawberries and peaches to lemon and pistachios, these summery versions of tiramisu bring the flavors of Greece to one of Italy’s most beloved desserts
She married Prince George of Greece knowing he was involved with his own uncle, and built a life, and a career in psychoanalysis, around that truth
From the little black dress and women’s trousers to Chanel No. 5 and the 2.55 bag, Coco Chanel introduced ideas that reshaped how women dressed and many remain wardrobe staples today
On Aug. 17, 1951, 16-year-old Vanda Pierri was killed while swimming off Mon Repos, in a rare shark attack that would remain etched in Corfu’s collective memory for decades
Until such goodwill is displayed by our eastern neighbors, the sale of F-35s to Turkey, as recently floated, or its inclusion in SAFE, would incentivize the continuation to the benefit of China, Russia and Hamas and ultimately, to our collective detriment
In the European context, the current status quo, both in terms of domestic governance and international relations, appears to be undergoing a period of instability and readjustment, reflecting a broader transformation in the way politics unfolds.
Beyond its famous pilgrimage site, Tinos reveals a quieter side through marble villages, winding roads, ancient pigeon houses and landscapes shaped by the relentless Aegean wind
A new ground station at Crete's Foundation for Research and Technology will operate Greece's fleet of microsatellites, part of a €200 million national space program
Special care is being taken to protect major exhibits, including the Kouros of Europos
Politics
Alexis Tsipras Presents His ‘Vision for Change’ Ahead of TIF 2026
Chrysochoidis: Elder Phone Scams To Become A Felony
Mitsotakis and Rupert Murdoch Meet for Second Summer Running
Society
Athens to Add Four New Local Bus Routes
Crete: Search For Missing 71-Year-Old Surfer Continues
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Travel
Tourism – Greece Among Leaders in Overnight Stays: Eurostat
Greece’s Balos Beach Overwhelmed by Mass Tourism
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