Author: Stavros Demetriallis

As summer has come to an end for this year in Europe and people are slowly getting back to the usual routine after their amazing getaways around Greece- GCT’s team thought now is the perfect time to share our list of Top 20 Beaches in Greece for 2023 (in no particular order). As summer has come to an end for this year in Europe and people are slowly getting back to the usual routine after their amazing getaways around Greece- GCT’s team thought now is the perfect time to share our list of Top 20 Beaches in Greece for 2023 (in no particular order) All…

Chicago’s, Avli Inspired Greek, has opened its doors to its first Avli Inspired Greek location outside of the Chicagoland area at 1818 N. Hubbard St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the Brewer’s Hill neighborhood. The restaurant, is open for daily dinner service to start, featuring two floors of dining space with 90 indoor seats, 155 seats on the deck and outdoor terrace overlooking the Milwaukee River and downtown skyline, and bar seating on both levels for six to ten guests each. The newly renovated space, which formerly housed The View MKE, features contemporary decor with whites, wood, and earth tones that evoke the experience of summer in Greece.…

Nestled in the heart of Scandinavia, Sweden is a land of picturesque landscapes, rich history, and modern marvels. Sweden has something remarkable to offer to everyone. Let’s embark on a journey to discover some of the cities that make Sweden a captivating destination. Fascinating Facts About Sweden Stockholm: The Nordic Gem The capital city of Stockholm is a stunning blend of history and modernity. Spread across 14 islands, it offers a unique archipelago experience. Wander through the cobbled streets of Gamla Stan, the charming old town, and witness the Royal Palace that stands as a testament to the monarchy’s legacy.…

Following a preliminary study on food allergy safety and preventive work in the country, The Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) and the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) have proposed, based on their findings, concrete measures to make food safer for Swedes with food allergies, which includes the development of a national strategy. According to Livsmedelsverket, more than 100,000 people in Sweden have some form of food allergy. However, approximately 10 percent of food companies provide incorrect information about allergenic ingredients. To address this, Livsmedelsverket and Socialstyrelsen were commissioned by the Swedish government in August 2022 to carry out a preliminary study about how…

A C-130 military transport plane with two tons of food and armed forces doctors departed from Greece for Libya, which was ravaged by storm Daniel that almost wiped the city of Derna in the eastern part of the country off the map. Athens had in previous years attempted to deepen ties with eastern Libya as Benghazi opposed the Tripoli regime. The decision, which was taken for humanitarian as well as geopolitical reasons, was prompted by the fact that Turkey had from the very first moment sent Libya considerable material aid in military transport planes. Source : Ekathimerini

The EU on Saturday welcomed the completion of oil transfer from the decaying ship FSO Safer in the Red Sea waters off the Yemeni coast. “The successful transfer of the estimated 1.14 million barrels of light crude oil is key to averting an imminent environmental disaster in Yemen and the Red Sea,” Peter Stano, lead spokesperson for foreign affairs, said in a statement. Stano underlined that the successful operation is an indication that cooperation is possible among the conflicting parties, along with UN coordination and Yemen’s international partners. The EU, he said, has provided €3 million (nearly $3.3 million) in…

Greece trails other Mediterranean EU countries in per capita wealth, according to the 14th edition of the Global Worth Report issued by Swiss Bank UBS, joined this year by Credit Suisse, which it acquired a few months ago. However, in contrast to other southern European countries, namely Italy and Spain, Greece showed wealth inequality decrease in 2022; Greece is also much less unequal than northern European countries, such as Germany, the report says. The report says that, at the end of 2022, wealth per adult individual was $105,724 (€96,837.90) in Greece, $221,370 in Italy and $224,209 in Spain. From 2000…

Bosch has just launched series production of its “fuel cell power module” at its plant in Stuttgart-Feuerbach, Germany. The US startup Nikola is the first customer with its Class 8 hydrogen truck set to enter the North American market in Q3 this year. Although the final assembly of the fuel cell system will take place in Stuttgart-Feuerbach, the supplier emphasises its reliance on a global manufacturing network and the “prowess of its German locations” fuelling the hydrogen economy. For example, the stacks for the Feuerbach production come from Bosch’s plant in Bamberg. The factory in Homburg delivers system components such…

Stockholm police on Friday said they have authorized a protest this weekend by a man who has stated that he wants to burn the Torah and the Bible outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm. Israeli officials called on the Swedish government to stop the protest, which is scheduled to take place Saturday outside the diplomatic mission. Sweden recently faced strong criticism from Muslim countries for allowing protesters to burn the Quran at small anti-Islam demonstrations. The man who filed the request for Saturday’s protest, said he wanted to burn the Torah and the Bible outside the Israeli Embassy in response…

President Biden appeared to nibble at the shoulder of a startled little girl during his departure from Helsinki on Thursday. A video of the incident, which took place as the president greeted embassy staff members and their families before he boarded Air Force One at Helsinki-Vantaan International Airport, shows Biden leaning into a young girl and placing his mouth on her shoulder as he nibbled lightly. The little girl — who appeared frightened during the experience — later turned her head when Biden, who will turn 81 in November, tried to give her a peck on the head. Footage from the…