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Tourism Investments | YOTELPAD Athens is Coming with 113 Apartments in Omonia, Monastiraki, and Neo Kosmos
Athens is the next stop in the strategic European expansion of YOTEL, the international hotel chain that has distinguished itself for its technological orientation and modern design. The new project, called YOTELPAD Athens, will include 113...

Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece: The Hidden Jewel of Europe’s Travel Scene
If you’re dreaming of a destination that blends untouched landscapes, ancient civilizations, vibrant traditions, and cosmopolitan flair, look no further than Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. Tucked away in the northeastern corner of Greece, this...

Paradise Lost as Climate Change Remakes Europe’s Summers
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Bird Flu Is Killing Wildlife, and Experts Fear the Ecological Toll
25,669 Northern Gannets in Canada. 134 harbor and gray seals along the coast of Maine. 21 California Condors in the western U.S. These are just a tiny fraction of the wild victims of a strain of high pathogenicity avian influenza—what we...

Climate diplomacy: A way out of heat waves and wildfires
In the last decade, the summer season has become more of a nightmare than a holiday, due to forest fires, droughts and even unexpected icy weather. Of course, these events are not new, but their effects on our daily lives are quite new to...

Greece Defends Energy Rights, Strengthens U.S. Ties Amid Libya Dispute
Greece is unwavering in its commitment to exercise its sovereign rights in hydrocarbon development, Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou stated in a televised interview as he announced the upcoming visit of U.S. Secretary of Energy...

Top 10 Multilingual Careers You Can Land in Greece This Year
For those seeking exciting professional opportunities, multilingual careers in Greece are booming in 2025! The country has firmly established itself as a vibrant hub for international businesses, particularly in the customer service and tech...

Flexible Travel Planning: Hacks for a Stress-Free Paros Greece Getaway
If you’re planning to visit Paros, get ready for an unforgettable experience. This charming Cycladic island offers crystal-clear waters, traditional villages, stunning sunsets, and mouthwatering Greek cuisine. But to truly enjoy it all without the...

Most Livable Cities 2025 – Where is Athens: Economic Intelligence Unit
Three European cities top the list as the most livable in the world, according to the 2025 annual Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranking. The capital of Austria, Vienna, was toppled from the top spot after three years of dominance by Denmark’s...

Israel's Loanwise offers mortgages for Greece and Cyprus
Two months after the war broke out in December 2023, non-bank financing (mainly loans for buying vehicles) company Mimun Yashir founder and CEO Eran Wolf stepped down after 18 years in the job. In his resignation letter to employees Wolf promised...

Greece Highlights Strategic Value Of Trade At EU Council In Brussels
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 15. Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Haris Theocharis emphasized the strategic importance of trade during the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) meeting held on July 14, 2025, in Brussels, Trend...

Arigato Travel joins DMO KYOTO to promote sustainable tourism
Arigato Travel joins Kyoto Tourism Association, strengthening commitment to authentic, sustainable cultural and culinary tourism across Japan. Arigato Travel, Japan’s culinary and cultural tourism company, is proud to announce its official...

Status Update: Nick brings his Greek fare to Laguna Niguel; Burlington debuts in Garden Grove
Nick the Greek celebrates its grand opening Tuesday, July 15 in Laguna Niguel. The restaurant, which is joining the busy Home Depot-anchored Plaza de la Paz shopping center, is going big, offering free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The menu...

It’s paradise lost as climate change remakes Europe’s summers
BARCELONA, Spain – Not so long ago, families coming to the shore in Montgat, Spain, just outside Barcelona, built sand castles, played paddle games and lounged around on the broad band of sand that was the picture of the European summer vacation....

Ancient Helike Reveals How Earthquakes Shaped a Greek City’s Rise, Fall, and Return
Ruins of the ancient Greek city of Helike. Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports The ancient Greek city of Helike (Greek: Ἑλίκη), once a thriving capital in Achaea, was destroyed by a powerful earthquake and tsunami in 373 BC. Located on...

Why the federal government is making climate data disappear
For 25 years, a group of the country’s top experts has been fastidiously tracking the ways that climate change threatens every part of the United States. Their findings informed the National Climate Assessments, a series of congressionally...

What Mountains Provide and Why They Need Protection
Quick Key Facts What Are Mountains and Why Should We Protect Them? From the Alps and the Andes to Julie Andrews twirling in an alpine meadow in the opening scene of The Sound of Music, mountains have been a powerful force in human history and...

Watchdog urges permit revocation for hotel near Milos beauty spot
ENVIRONMENT Greece’s National Transparency Authority (EAD) has recommended the revocation of a building permit for a luxury hotel near Sarakiniko, a popular natural landmark on the Aegean island of Milos, citing multiple irregularities in the...

New ACC Gov County Manager faces lawsuits in Virginia
Athens new county manager, set to be approved Tuesday, has been called out in two lawsuits for events pertaining to his previous job. The finalist for county manager, Robert Cowell, is scheduled to be formally approved Tuesday, July 15th at a...

10 things that can invalidate travel insurance including quad bikes
Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 05:30, 16 Jul 2025 Holidaymakers could find themselves spending as much as £150,000 on medical bills for accidentally invalidating their travel insurance. When you take out travel insurance, you agree to a...