Greek City Times

03/03/2025

25 Greek Hotels Named Among TUI's Top 100 Global Hotels for 2025

Twenty-five Greek hotels have earned a spot on TUI's list of the top 100 hotels worldwide for 2025, achieving the highest guest satisfaction. This prestigious list signifies their place among the elite in global hospitality, representing just 1% of TUI’s vast portfolio. The 100 best hotels were se...

03/03/2025

Traditional Astypalea lentils (fakes) with pasta

Discover a unique twist on the classic Greek lentil soup with a recipe from the kitchens of Astypalea, a stunning island in the Dodecanese. This variation includes homemade peponaki pasta, adding a rich, authentic touch to the traditional lentil dish. Simple ingredients like lentils, olive oil, garl...

03/03/2025

Egypt-Greece Electricity Interconnection Project to Begin This Year with €1 Billion in Funding

According to government sources, Egypt will begin its electricity interconnection project with Greece before the end of the second half of this year. Designated as a priority initiative within the European Union, the project is expected to receive a €1 billion grant and concessional financing. Sou...

03/03/2025

Tax Evasion Rampant at Popular Nightclubs in Athens and Thessaloniki, Reveals Inspection Operation

Since January, sweeping inspections by tax authorities at some of the most popular nightclubs in Athens and Thessaloniki have revealed that tax evasion remains widespread in these venues. The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) employed a combination of advanced remote monitoring and on-...

03/03/2025

George Miller: The Leading Australian Director, Creator of "Mad Max," with Roots from Tsirigo, Turns 80 Today

If Kostas Ouranis's famous poem "Journey to Kythera" speaks of an ideal place, a journey that remains a fleeting dream, for George Miller—who hails from Kythera—his life's journey was cinema, with Australia as a stepping stone and recognition as his destination. He found global acclaim 45 years ...

02/03/2025

Do you know what to eat and what to avoid on Clean Monday?

Make the best choices for Clean Monday by knowing what you're consuming. Clean Monday marks the beginning of the most important Christian fast. How many of us think of fasting as something "healthy" and an opportunity to lose weight? But is it so? Let's examine the Clean Monday menu to see how nutri...

02/03/2025

Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) 2024

Clean Monday (Greek: Καθαρά Δευτέρα), also known as Pure Monday, Ash Monday, Monday of Lent or Green Monday, is the first day of the Eastern Orthodox Christian and Eastern Catholic Great Lent. It is a movable feast that occurs at the beginning of the seventh week before Orthodox Easter ...

02/03/2025

European Parliament Lifts Immunity of MEPs Alexis Georgoulis and Maria Spyraki Over Serious Allegations

The European Parliament voted to lift the immunity of Greek MEPs Alexis Georgoulis and Maria Spyraki. Georgoulis faces r**e allegations, while Spyraki is under investigation for fraud related to her parliamentary allowances. Both immunity waivers were approved following requests from Belgian authori...

02/03/2025

BREAKING: United States to establish Crypto Reserve consisting of the following cryptocurrencies:

President Trump Announces U.S. Crypto Reserve, Adding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a U.S. crypto strategic reserve, directing the President's Working Group on Digital Assets to include XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) as part of...

02/03/2025

Greece Considering Acquisition of Additional US Drones

Greece is considering expanding its order of US-made Switchblade drones after increased production has lowered costs. Initial plans included 600 drones funded partly through the US Foreign Military Sales program, but additional units may now be acquired. With proven effectiveness in Ukraine and the....

02/03/2025

Mitsotakis Addresses Nation on Two-Year Anniversary of Tempe Tragedy

In his weekly address, former Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reflected on the two-year anniversary of the Tempe tragedy, highlighting the need for justice and infrastructure reforms. He praised the nationwide peaceful demonstrations advocating for a safer and more efficient transportation system...

02/03/2025

Europe Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine Ahead of Critical London Summit

As the pivotal London summit approaches, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms Europe's steadfast support for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of strength in achieving peace. Meanwhile, the UK and France work on a collaborative peace plan to present to the United States, am...

02/03/2025

From Secret Service to Storyteller: Evy Poumpouras on Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Future Generations

Evy Poumpouras, a former U.S. Secret Service agent, recently gave an exclusive interview where she discussed the challenges of joining the agency, potential gender disparity, and how social media connects her with younger audiences. Reflecting on her time protecting high-profile leaders, she emphasi...

02/03/2025

The unfortunate employees at the Grand Britannia Hotel in Athens, Greece, had no idea what awaited them during their shift. It was a place where anarchists stood in solidarity with society but then rioted 📸: voltnoi (IG) Voltnoi Brege

02/03/2025

Significant damage occurred at the archaeological site of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the ODAP sales outlet at Louloudadika during a rally in Athens on Friday, February 28.

The Ministry of Culture condemned the incidents, emphasising that such acts of vandalism fail to overshadow the significance of the rally, or the memory of those lost in the Tempi tragedy.

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02/03/2025

JUST IN: Elon Musk says he agrees it is time for the US to leave NATO and the UN

Elon Musk has expressed support for the idea that the United States should reconsider its membership in NATO and the United Nations.

02/03/2025

Leonard Cohen's Greek & Personal Memorabilia Fetches High Prices at Los Angeles Auction

A collection of personal items, including those from his time in Greece, belonging to the late Leonard Cohen, including handwritten poems and a lock of his hair, sold for significant amounts at a Los Angeles auction on Friday

02/03/2025

Greek Police: Images Identify Syntagma Rioters Before Masks Were Donned

The Hellenic Police (ELAS) continue investigating the riots following the Tempi rally at Syntagma Square on Friday. Police spokeswoman Constantia Demoglidou stated that beyond the 72 arrests, ELAS possesses "enough material to identify other individuals, who will be brought to justice. We have their...