atlas news
    
Greek City Times
29  mars     03h59
Dimitris Kokotas Hospitalised After Heart Attack
Gct    Singer Dimitris Kokotas has suffered a heart attack and is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit of the hospital. According to reports, he was admitted to the Gennimatas hospital where he was immediately intubated. During his rehearsals with Traiana Anania for J US and the...
    02h37
Greek Consulate celebrates Greek Independence Day with Perth Community (PHOTOS)
Stella Mazonakis    The Consulate of Greece in Perth organised a well attended Wreath Laying Ceremony at the War Memorial on March, to commemorate the rd Anniversary of the National Day of Greece which was followed by the Consulate’s National Day Reception on March. The wreath laying ceremony on March...
    01h44
Meteora Pyli Geopark: UNESCO World Heritage Site with Sandstone Columns and Byzantine Monasteries
Gct    The Meteora Pyli Geopark, located in central Greece, has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known for its unique landscape of sandstone columns and Byzantine monasteries perched on top of towering cliffs. The name Meteora means suspended in the air in Greek, and it perfectly...
    01h31
Greek Government Survives No-Confidence Motion over Handling of Crises
Gct    The Greek government survived a no confidence motion tabled by the opposition on Thursday, regarding the handling of a series of crises and challenges, including a deadly train accident last year that resulted in fatalities. A total of Members of Parliament voted against the motion, while...
28  mars     20h39
Two Greek Government Ministers Resign Following Controversial Meeting
Charlie Kowalenko    State Minister Stavros Papastavrou and Deputy Minister Ioannis Bratakos have handed in their resignations to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Their decision comes in the wake of a meeting with prominent businessman and publisher Vangelis Marinakis, which has stirred controversy and led to...
    18h00
How to make vegan chocolate chip cookies
Paul Antonopoulos    Vegan chocolate chip cookies are great for satisfying your sweet tooth during this fasting period. We have the perfect recipe to make delicious cookies. Most dark chocolates are vegan, but check to be sure. You can also make the cookies and freeze some for next time. Ingredients: gr. plain...
    17h07
British Museum Appoints New Director Amidst Theft Scandal
Charlie Kowalenko    Nicholas Cullinan, the current director of the UK’s National Portrait Gallery, has been selected as the new director of the British Museum. Cullinan’s appointment comes amidst a challenging period for the museum, marked by a scandal involving the theft of Greek and Roman antiquities, and ambitious...
    16h00
The spring magic of Patmos
Paul Antonopoulos    History, tradition and nature on a beautiful island. Small, mysterious, and revealing these three words best describe Patmos, especially in spring. Although well known to the average traveller, the small island of the Dodecanese always comes as an alternative to the cosmopolitan Cyclades or the...
    14h09
Constantinos Bogdanos raises the plight of minorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir at Geneva event
Paul Antonopoulos    In a key event held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on March , the National Equality Party Jammu Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and Ladakh NEP JKGBL organised a side event aimed at spotlighting the challenges faced by minorities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, with former Greek MP Constantinos...
    14h00
Astakos: From the fishermen’s nets to the dining table
Paul Antonopoulos    In the second marina of Glyfada, where the white fishermen’s kiosks still stand, Astakos by Alexis Papagiannakis Noah, Okra, Diego, Santiago and Giorgos Kesetzis Oh Mama recently made its debut. The two restaurateurs state, Food is the occasion to sit around the same table for our collective...
    11h44
Pro-Palestinian Activist Confronts Greek PM Mitsotakis During Canada Visit
Charlie Kowalenko    Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis received an unexpected and contentious welcome during his recent visit to Canada, as a pro Palestinian activist seized the opportunity to confront him over Greece’s stance on the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Organisers of the Prime Minister’s visit had aimed to...
    10h40
Pilot Robotics Programme Launched in 100 Primary Schools Across Athens Region
Charlie Kowalenko    A groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by the Region of Attica as a pilot robotics programme takes flight in Athens primary schools. The ambitious endeavour was unveiled during a visit to the th Primary School of Athens by Nikos Hardalias, the Governor of Attica. Governor Hardalias embarked...
    10h28
MSC Cruises to Make Over 400 Visits to 9 Greek Ports
Gct    MSC Cruises has announced plans to have six cruise ships travel to Greek destinations this year, making over visits to nine different island and mainland destinations. The company will also have a ship based in Piraeus for the entire winter season from . This move is in line with...
    09h45
Knife Attack in Illinois Leaves Four Dead, Seven Wounded
Charlie Kowalenko    A horrific knife attack in Rockford, Illinois, has left four people dead and seven others injured. The motive for the attack remains unknown. The violence unfolded on Tuesday afternoon, with reports of multiple stabbings across various locations in Rockford and Winnebago County. A year old man...
    09h00
Evangelismos Hospital Flooded with Hot Water (Video)
Charlie Kowalenko    A startling scene unfolded at Evangelismos Hospital in Athens on Wednesday morning as workers and patients found several floors inundated with hot water. The incident occurred in the hospital’s new facility, which underwent construction and was completed two years ago. Hospital personnel were quick...
    08h00
Greece Amongst the EU’s Lowest GDP Per Capita Nations, Second Only to Bulgaria
Charlie Kowalenko    Eurostat’s latest flash estimates on purchasing power and GDP for reveal significant disparities in gross domestic product GDP per capita among European Union member states, with Greece featuring prominently among those with lower levels. The data shows a wide spectrum in GDP per capita...
    07h30
Greek Police Clash with Protesters Over US Military Cadet Concert
Charlie Kowalenko    Late Wednesday evening saw tense confrontations in the central Greek city of Larissa as police clashed with demonstrators, primarily backed by Communist factions, who sought to disrupt a scheduled concert by US military cadets. The uproar unfolded prior to a performance by members of the West Point...
    07h19
Greek mercenaries at sea - Dangerous missions and clashes with the Houthis and Somali pirates
Paul Antonopoulos    Proto Thema on Wednesday launched the documentary series First Look Î Ï Ï Ï Î Î Î Ï Î Î, which focuses on all major current affairs topics. The first episode of the First Look series was dedicated to the Greek mercenaries working on ships. Clashes with pirates and the money they earn Armed...
    06h48
Elderly British Man Killed in Corfu Quad Bike Accident
Charlie Kowalenko    Tragedy struck on the Greek island of Corfu as a year old British man lost his life in a quad bike accident near the hamlet of Alevropari. The victim was riding along the Corfu to Lefkimmi Road on the island’s south side when the incident occurred, resulting in fatal injuries after he veered off...
    06h39
Pink Martini is coming to Athens for a concert
Paul Antonopoulos    One of the world’s most loved bands, Pink Martini, will be among the famous foreign names visiting Greece this summer for a concert. The Greek public will be able to enjoy Pink Martini on July at the newly renovated Municipal Theatre of Lycabettus in Athens as part of Rockwave Nights. Each of...
    06h15
South Korean Shipbuilders steal the lead over China in February 2024
Paul Antonopoulos    It should not be surprising that South Korean shipbuilders overtook China regarding ship order intake in February and reached the number one spot globally. According to Clarkson Research, a British shipbuilding and shipping market analysis firm, global ship orders totalled . million...
27  mars     23h15
Australian Parliamentary Friends of Greece honour Greek Independence Day (PHOTOS)
Stella Mazonakis    The Australian Parliamentary Friends of Greece honoured Greek Independence Day, March , in Canberra yesterday in the presence of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, Greece’s Ambassador to Australia Mr Stavros Venizelos, Greek Deputy Minister of the Interior Mr...
    22h45
Nick Kyrgios Ends Retirement Speculation with Long-Awaited Tennis Comeback
Gct    Greek Australian tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios has finally announced his long awaited return to the court, agreeing to compete at the UTS tournament in New York in August of this year. After suffering from a persistent injury that led to his withdrawal from almost every major Grand Slam tournament...
    22h23
Greek Manager Gus Poyet’s Future Uncertain Following Greece’s Euro 2024 Disappointment
Gct    Greek manager Gus Poyet, who was touted as a potential candidate for the Ireland job, has shrugged off questions about his future following Greece’s failure to qualify for Euro . Poyet was hailed in Greece for his efforts to revive a struggling team and guide them to the Euro playoffs, thanks...
    21h27
Greek company InAccel Acquired by global IT giant Intel
Gct    Chris, Yiannis and Elias built world class FPGA management technology for computationally intensive applications They partnered with leading players in the industry, and they now join Intel’s FPGA division
    19h09
Creation of Monument for Victims of Fatal Train Accident in Tempi Approved by Athens Municipal Council
Gct    The Municipal Council of the Municipality of Athens unanimously approved the creation of a monument for the victims of the fatal train accident in Tempi, following the proposal of Mayor Haris Doukas. In his statement, Mayor Haris Doukas said, On February , , the greatest railway tragedy in...
    18h40
Earthquake with Magnitude 3.1 Recorded Near Kythera Island
Gct    An earthquake measuring . on the Richter scale occurred west southwest of Kythera in the maritime area. The focal depth of the seismic vibration is located at . kilometers. According to the revised solution from the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, an earthquake...
    18h00
FASTING RECIPE: Vegan chocolate bites with coconut filling in just 10 minutes
Paul Antonopoulos    If you love the chocolate coconut combination but are careful about your diet or are fasting, we have a low calorie option for a delicious chocolate dessert with just four ingredients chocolate, coconut, vegetable milk and dates, which are sweetly mixed to create a nutritious and vegan snack that...
    16h00
Maestro: Christoforos Papakaliatis announces the premiere of season two - See photos from the filming
Paul Antonopoulos    Christoforos Papakaliatis announced the premiere of the second season of Maestro on his social media. The second season will be shown in Greece on Mega on May and simultaneously worldwide through the Netflix platform. The director also published some snapshots from the filming of the season of...
    14h17
Teaser Trailer Released for New Yorgos Lanthimos Film, ’Kinds of Kindness’
Charlie Kowalenko    Searchlight Pictures has released the teaser trailer for Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film, ’Kinds of Kindness’. Described as a triptych fable , the movie marks a reunion between the acclaimed director of ’Poor Things’ and ’The Favourite’, and a stellar cast including Emma Stone, Willem...
    14h00
Greek Homeownership is on the Decline
Charlie Kowalenko    In the wake of Greece’s prolonged financial turmoil, a significant shift has occurred in the country’s housing landscape, marked by a notable increase in institutional and foreign ownership of residential properties. According to reports from the Hellenic Statistical Authority ELSTAT and Eurostat...
    14h00
Holy Archdiocese of Athens land plots in Megalo Kavouri will be developed for a new hotel
Paul Antonopoulos    After years, the large ecclesiastical property in the Megalo Kavouri area of Vouliagmeni on the Athens Riviera will finally be utilised. The Holy Archdiocese of Athens and the Monastery of the Holy Incorporeal Taxiarchs are now inviting expressions of interest in the almost acre property to...
    12h54
African Dust Blankets Greece: Health Officials Issue Warning
Charlie Kowalenko    Across Greece, a thick shroud of African dust has settled amidst soaring temperatures, prompting health concerns and heightened vigilance among residents. The weather phenomenon, closely monitored by experts, is expected to persist through today and tomorrow, prompting warnings from health...
    11h00
Kashmiri activist exposes malicious propaganda’, shows mirror to Pakistan
Paul Antonopoulos    Tasleema Akhtar, a Kashmiri female activist who recently attended the th session of the United Nations, busted the malicious propaganda on Kashmir and showed the mirror to Pakistan by highlighting the state sponsored terrorism there. In the UN, we demanded justice for our innocent people who...
    09h49
Anthony Albanese Welcomes Greek Visitors to Parliament
Charlie Kowalenko    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken to social media to show support for the Greek community in Australia following his official message commemorating Greek Independence Day on March th. The caption on the Prime Minister’s Facebook post, which included the photo of Mr Albanese,...
    09h16
Historic Trial in Argentina: Life Sentences Handed Down for Crimes of Dictatorship
Charlie Kowalenko    In a landmark trial in Argentina, justice has been served with the announcement of life sentences for individuals implicated in the atrocities of the country’s military dictatorship. The verdicts, delivered by a court in La Plata, mark a significant moment of closure for victims and their families...
    07h03
Woof Festival 2024: The massive festival for pets in Athens on June 1 and 2
Paul Antonopoulos    For those who have a pet and want to be informed about various topics, those who wish to adopt and are looking for information, or even those who just want to participate in a dog celebration with many surprises, your day has come. The great Philanthropy Festival, the now well known Woof Festival,...
    06h22
Christos Nikolopoulos will perform this summer in Greece to celebrate the 60 years of his musical career
Paul Antonopoulos    Christos Nikolopoulos will celebrate years of his music career with a massive summer tour in Greece. Well known performers, including Glykeria, Stelios Dionysiou, Peggy Zina, Kostas Makedonas, and Pitsa Papadopoulou, will participate. The composer contributed to Greek music with timeless hits,...
    05h45
TikTok ban in the US could hit China hard
Paul Antonopoulos    US lawmakers are moving to ban the Chinese short video hosting app TikTok, after The House of Representatives passed a bill with an overwhelming majority to give TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, six months to divest from the firm or face a nationwide ban. The decision of the Representatives is...
    05h25
The Flag of the Orthodox Church
Gct    Byzantine flags, which were a lot in number, had various symbols and colours. The flag of Constantine Paleologos, the last Byzantine Emperor, was purple and gold. Although today it is believed the flag that the Church of Greece presently uses was actually the flag of the Byzantine Empire, there is...
    05h13
Exploring Sheikha Mahra Al Maktoum’s Greek Heritage:
Gct    The iconic skyscraper Burj Khalifa lit up in blue and white as Greek nationals in the UAE and across the world celebrated their Independence Day on March . Her Highness Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the daughter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice...
    04h44
Rybakina survives Sakkari battle to reach Miami semis
Gct    MIAMI: Elena Rybakina survived a gruelling Miami Open quarterfinal against Maria Sakkari on Tuesday as the former Wimbledon champion advanced to the last four for a second straight year with a , victory. Rybakina, who will meet Victoria Azarenka for a place in the final, needed nearly...
    04h20
Yoga incompatible for Orthodox Christians
GCT Team    The Orthodox Church of Greece has announced yoga as absolutely incompatible with Christianity and not a kind of exercise since yoga is a fundamental part of the religion of Hinduism. The Synodal Committee under Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens and all Greece announced on June that yoga...
    04h14
Traditional Keftedes recipe (Keftedakia)
Gct    Keftedes keftedakia are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside Greek meatballs that are very popular with people of all ages, and especially kids You can serve them as a mezze, or you can make it as a main dish, served with some rice, vegetables, salad, or tiganites patates fried...
26  mars     22h23
Greek Breakfast: A Project to Promote the Country’s Gastronomic Wealth
Gct    Greek Breakfast is an initiative by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels that aims to incorporate the country’s gastronomic wealth into the overall experience of Greek and foreign hotel guests. The first meal of the day serves, symbolically and practically, as an introduction to the riches of the Greek...
    22h14
PM at Economic Club of Canada: Greece is an attractive investment destination
Gct    ANA reports that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s investment opportunities in an interview with businessman Nik Nanos at an Economic Club of Canada event in Toronto. He estimated that the economy would continue to grow faster than the eurozone and spoke about Greece’s...
    22h07
Greece to Sell Some of Its Fighter Jets
Gct    Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has announced plans for a significant overhaul of the country’s armed forces, including the decommissioning and sale of F and Mirage fighter jets. Dendias emphasized the need to streamline the Air Force, citing the current fleet’s diversity as a burden...
    22h02
Greek Parliament Debates No-Confidence Motion Amidst Tempi Train Crash Fallout
Gct    Greece’s parliament commenced discussions late Tuesday on a no confidence motion submitted by the social democratic PASOK party. During the plenary session, PASOK’s leader Nikos Androulakis asserted that the government, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, attempted to conceal its...
    21h55
Ex-British Museum Curator Faces Court Order Over Alleged Artifact Theft
Gct    The British Museum, a cultural powerhouse known for treasures like the Rosetta Stone, is locked in a legal battle with a former curator accused of stealing hundreds of artifacts. Dr Peter Higgs, who oversaw the museum’s prestigious Ancient Greek collections, was dismissed in August after the...
    21h43
David Beckham Hosts Tennis Stars Tsitsipas and Badosa at Inter Miami Training Facility
Gct    On Tuesday, David Beckham played host to tennis stars Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa at the Inter Miami training facility. Tsitsipas and Badosa had the opportunity to meet several Inter Miami players, including Jordi Alba, Noah Allen, Sergio Busquets, Drake Callender, Leonardo Campana,...