Stories

Remote but very accessible, the village of Evrostini has natural springs, noted landmarks and savory local dishes

A trio of ground-breaking reforms, at least by the often timid political standards of contemporary Greece, is apparently forthcoming this month, with the center-right Mitsotakis government set to table legislation with provisions that will irk one end of the political spectrum or the other. The most prominent and contentious initiative is the legalization of same-sex […]

In the Mediterranean, 730 tons of plastics enter the sea every day, accounting for 90% of floating litter and over 50% of that found on the seabed

Separate investigations into the cause of the Pylos shipwreck are still underway by a criminal court in the city of Kalamata, a Hellenic Coast Guard's naval court and more recently by the Greek Ombudsman’s office

Maritime Spacial Planning helps redirect the way countries and their people work through science and data-based approaches and is a crucial link to the European Green Deal, which are necessary if we are to use our oceans and seas in a more effective, safer and sustainable way

Ursula von der Leyen—President of the Commission Politician, scientist, mom and… grandmother. The latter while Ursula von der Leyen was actually at the helm of the European Commission; in fact, she acquired no fewer than three grandchildren during her term as the institution’s first woman President. Some doubted her abilities, but they were proved wrong […]

“New Year, New Me” will be the catchphrase of the week come Jan 1.

Fast food is fast becoming a treat for a select few as prices soar internationally. In Greece, with inflation at 2.9%, the price of our own national fast food, souvlaki or gyro in a pita wrap, shows no signs of returning to pre-inflationary crisis levels. Instead, prices continue to rise to record highs, while market […]

The TikToks are meant to be humorous, but they carry the potential to reinforce negative stereotypes. That said, they can also inspire retailers and spark meaningful conversations in Greece, as they have in the US

Christmas is here. The halls are decked, the stockings hung, the cookies baked.

In the fabric of our daily routines, the term “gig workers” might seem nebulous, yet their presence is ubiquitous. They are the individuals who seamlessly navigate through our lives, often unnoticed—the delivery person who brings hot meals to our door or the courier responsible for delivering our online purchases. These unsung heroes traverse bustling streets […]

The unseen Greek heroes of the Summits talk to To Vima about European leaders and their peccadilloes, but also about moments they’d prefer to forget

As Rep. Sarbanes (D-Md.) prepares to bid farewell to his congressional career, his words reflect a sense of accomplishment and optimism for the future strength of U.S.-Greece relations

Occupancy rates are expected to reach 90% over the holidays, driven by the domestic tourism market, but a new approach is needed to make ‘winter tourism’ sustainable and attractive to foreign tourists

When Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia decided to rent out the mattress in the living room of their San Francisco home with breakfast, they probably had no idea they were laying the foundations for a short-let empire. A range of factors has made Greece a lucrative market for Airbnb, with obvious impacts both positive and […]

“I don’t think any cancer patient forgets the day that they are told they have cancer. It’s as if that becomes a new beginning for the rest of your life,” the Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, said talking to “Τo Vima” about her three times cancer experience, but also what the EU […]

Delegates at the 'Capital Link Invest in Greece' annual conference in New York laid out the growing investment opportunities and the improved business climate in Greece after the country regained investment grade last month for the first time since the 2010 debt crisis.

Rising Rents, Tourist Influx, and the Evolution of Urban Identity in the Heart of Athens

A year before the end of the mandate, we met European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas at his second home, the press room, in front of the stage where in 2015 he had to fight diplomatically for his country when Greece was about to be kicked out of the Eurozone. He stresses to “To Vima” […]

While a comprehensive settlement in the longstanding disputes is not expected, U.S. diplomats are eager to embrace any initiative that promises temporary stability in the turbulent Aegean waters