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Student housing: How much does it cost to rent in Athens and Thessaloniki
The price of renting student accommodation continue to rise.
The new academic year that is just around the corner is causing extra stress for households and parents who are being asked to find accommodation for their children.
Last-gasp Jaksic goal sends Serbia water polo team to Olympic semi-finals
PARIS - The Serbia men's national water polo team is through to the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics after a 12-11 quarter-final victory over Greece on Wednesday.
A long-range shot by Nikola Jaksic in the dying seconds won the match for Serbia.
Dusan Mandic led the scoring for Serbia with five goals, while Dimitrios Skoumpakis stood out for Greece with three goals.
Gipsy Kings and Tonino Baliardo to Perform at Sani Festival 2024
The Sani Festival 2024 will conclude with a celebratory concert. On Saturday, August 10th, the Gipsy Kings, following their major success on the Acoustic Scene at Glastonbury, will be performing with Tonino Baliardo on the Sani Festival stage.
Men’s water polo team defeats Italy to secure second place in group A
The men's national water polo team beat Italy 9-8 in the final game of the first phase of the Olympic tournament in Paris on Monday.
With top performances from Stelios Argyropoulos (4 goals) and Manos Zerdevas (14 saves), the team secured at least second place in Group A. Greece now needs US to beat Croatia, in order to take first place in the group.
Olympic Games: The National Water Polo Team Defeats Italy 9-8, Awaits Opponent in Quarterfinals
The men’s national water polo team achieved a significant victory with a 9-8 win over Italy in the final match of Group A in the Olympic tournament in Paris.
Djuric: Commemorations of plight of Serbs killed or expelled by Croatia were worthy, dignified
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said Saturday's commemorations for Serbs killed or expelled in Croatia's 1995 "Operation Storm" had reflected the sadness over the loss of innocent lives and that Serbia had demonstrated it remembered the unfortunate event in worthy and dignified manner.
Call for review of EU’s Syria refugee strategy
Eight European Union member-states, including Greece, have launched a diplomatic initiative to establish informal communication channels between the EU and Bashar al-Assad's Syrian administration.
Men’s water polo team beats Americans to reach quarter finals
Greece's men's water polo team secured their spot in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics by defeating the USA 13-11, marking their third consecutive win in Group A.
The Greek team now face two important matches, starting with the one against world champions Croatia on Saturday (at 13.05 French time), followed by Italy on August 5.
Olympic Games: Men’s National Water Polo Team Advances to Quarterfinals, Defeats USA 13-11
The men’s national water polo team secured their spot in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympic tournament by defeating the USA 13-11, marking their third consecutive win in Group A.
Denis Horvat | Athens | August 2
Croatian-born and Danish-bred Copenhagen-based Denis Horvat has quickly become a hot topic on the underground music scene with his melodic dance signature sound. He will be joined by Serbian artist Coeus and The Element from Malta at cool summer hotspot Bolivar Beach Bar (Poseidonos Avenue, bolivar.gr) on August 2, in what promises to be a night of sweet grooves.
From tourism to an innovative economy
Greece's tourism receipts have increased significantly in the past few years, jumping from €9.5 billion in 2010 to €20.5 in 2023, with a further rise of 10% expected this year. Tourism provided precious revenue during the economic crisis, while the expected increase in receipts will also benefit this year's gross domestic product.
Croatia firefighters report toughest day. North Macedonia could seek NATO help against wildfires
Balkan countries on Wednesday battled wildfires stoked by high temperatures, winds and a weeks-long drought with firefighters in Croatia saying the toughest day so far this season was behind them as North Macedonia's emergency chief suggest the country should seek assistance from NATO.
Google expands AI-powered fire tracking to Greece
Google is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide detailed tracking of fire boundaries through Search and Maps, as well as location-based push notifications. According to a recent update, this tool is expanding to 15 additional countries across Europe and Africa, including Greece.
Germany rules out normalized ties with Syria
Germany on Tuesday ruled out normalization of relations with Syria as eight EU states urged a reassessment of strategy towards Damascus.
The Lamborghini of the seas: Half a billion euro catamaran in the hands of Cypriots
When it appeared at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2023, everyone was left in awe, with most wondering, “What is this?”