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Greece Sends 160 Trucks of Humanitarian Aid to Turkey and Syria
Greece is sending 160 trucks of humanitarian aid to Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the massive earthquake that left tens of thousands homeless. The first major consignment of aid from Athens municipalities and the Attica regional authority will...
Diaspora
Bilirakis and Pappas New Co-Chairs of Congressional Hellenic Caucus
The Congressional Hellenic Caucus for the 118th Congress was launched last week with co-chairs Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-012). The two co-chairs were joined by vice Co-Chairs Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01)...
Environment
Spectacular Heart-Shaped Island Up for Sale
Galesnjak, the "Island of Love," known for its heart shape is up for sale. It has a total size of 142,000 square meters, but only a segment that is a little more than 40,000 square meters is being offered...
Culture
Valentine’s Day: The Greek Roots of the Saint of Love
Was Saint Valentine Greek? Although much of the historical information on Valentine's life is somewhat obscure, a community of Catholics on Lesvos has told Greek Reporter there are strong clues that he was either Greek or of Greek origin. This...
Greek News
Greek Youth Choir to Perform in Solidarity with Turkey and Syria
A Greek youth choir is set to perform in solidarity with Turkey and Syria after both countries were devastated by two earthquakes last week. The youth choir is named after the late Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis and is led by...
Diplomacy
China Claims US Spy Balloons Violated Airspace As Relations Worsen
Chinese-American relations continue to worsen, with China now claiming that spy balloons belonging to the US entered Chinese airspace without permission more than ten times last year. Beijing's claims come shortly after an American fighter jet shot down a suspected...
Ancient Greece
Love Like a Greek: The Six Types of Love
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What is love? Surely there is no single answer to this question, and this is why the Ancient Greeks had six different words to describe love. Knowing these can change your life. By Roman Krznaric Looking for an antidote to modern...
Energy
Internet Contributes 1.6 Billion Annual Tons in Greenhouse Gas
The Internet has quickly become an integral part of everyday life, with ITU estimating that 5.3 billion people (66 percent of the world’s population) on Earth are now connected. That's a jump from 54% in 2019 and represents 1.1...
Greek news
Greek and US Militaries Conduct Training Exercise in Thrace
This month, the Greek and US militaries are conducting joint training exercises in Thrace. Between February 12 and February 24, soldiers from both countries are participating in the Post-Troop Tactical Exercise (TAMS) "Thracian Cooperation 23". The opening ceremony for the...
Archaeology
Greek Museums Shut in Protest Against New Law
Some of the most popular museums in Greece remained closed on Monday as Greek archaeologists protest against a draft law that would make them more autonomous. Closed are the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, the...
Economy
Greek Economic Growth to Exceed Eurozone Average in 2023
Greek economic growth was solid in the first half of 2022 and it is projected to continue in 2022, 2023 and 2024, surpassing the EU and the eurozone average growth rates, the European Commission said in its winter economic...
Archaeology
Ancient Sanctuary Dedicated to God Mithras Found in Spain
The remains of a sanctuary dedicated to the god Mithras, along with leftovers from ritual banquets, have been found during excavations at the Villa del Mitra in Cabra, Spain. According to Heritage Daily, the discovery was made by archaeologists from...
Greek News
Greek Rescue Team Returns from Turkey as Hopes of Survival Fade
The rescue team from Greece sent to Turkey after the devastating 7.8 Richter earthquake that occurred in the early hours of February 6 in Turkey and Syria returned to Athens. Security risks put a handful of search and rescue operations...
Energy
Greek Islands and Renewable Energy: A Green Future
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Greek islands are attracting significant investments in renewable energy. But switching to renewable energy is a challenge for islands whose grids are isolated from the mainland. There are also environmental concerns. By Evan Bourtis Near the coastline of Crete, winding roads...
Military
US Shoots Down Fourth UFO Over North America
The US shot down on Sunday another UFO which was first detected above military sites in Montana in the fourth military operation of its kind this month. President Joe Biden ordered it to be downed near Lake Huron, close to...
Cyprus
Nikos Christodoulides is the New President of Cyprus
Nikos Christodoulides was elected the new president of Cyprus following the runoff elections on the island on Sunday. Christodoulides secured 51.91 percent of the vote while his opponent Andreas Mavroyiannis got 48.09 percent. Amid booming chants calling Nikos Christodoulides “the great”,...
Environment
Scientists Propose Firing Moon Dust Into Space to Fix Climate Change
Scientists from the University of Utah, USA, say that firing moon dust into space could help stop global warming.
Diplomacy
Greek FM Meets Turkish Counterpart During Visit To Quake-Hit Areas
The Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, met with his Turkish counterpart during a visit to quake-hit areas on Sunday.
Greek News
Colonization Of Mars Practically Impossible, Says Greek-American Space Expert
Space exploration scientist Dr Stamatios Krimigis told a TV interview that the colonization of Mars is practically impossible for the next 200 years.
Celebrities
Boris Johnson Vacations in Greece’s Kalavryta
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was spotted vacationing at the town of Kalavryta in southern Greece, local sources said.
Archaeology
Never-Before-Seen Minoan Artifacts Exhibited in Oxford Museum
Over one hundred Minoan finds which have never left Crete and Greece before will launch at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford on February 10.
Archaeology
Neanderthals Harvested and Ate Crabs 90,000 Years Ago
Beneath the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, near a Portuguese cave, lies the evidence that Neanderthals were enjoying seafood dinners as far back as 90,000 years ago. A recent archaeological study has uncovered remnants of brown crab meat in an...
Animals
India Cancels Change From Valentines to Cow Hug Day
The Indian government's campaign to promote Cow Hug Day as an alternative to Valentine's Day was abruptly canceled on Friday after facing widespread criticism and ridicule on social media. The Indian government has proposed a unique way to celebrate Valentine's...
Diplomacy
EU Plans to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Reconstruction of Ukraine
The EU could invest frozen Russian assets according to proposals being discussed by European officials in Brussels. The assets, which were frozen as part of the Western sanctions package against Russia, would primarily be used for reconstruction purposes in Ukraine....
Military
US Military Shoots Down Unidentified Object Over Alaska
On Friday, a US fighter jet shot down an unidentified object found flying over Alaska. US President Joe Biden ordered the military to shoot down the object, which was flying at a high altitude. The discovery and subsequent shooting down...
Europe
Amsterdam Bans Smoking Cannabis in Its Red Light District
The Red Light District in Amsterdam will soon have stricter regulations about smoking cannabis on the streets and late-night disturbances. Except for coffee shops that follow the 'tolerance policy,' which allows them to sell cannabis under strict conditions, it is...
Greek News
Greek Couple Found Dead in Antioch After Earthquake in Turkey
A Greek couple with dual citizenship has been found dead in the city of Antioch (Turkish: Antakya), which has been affected badly by the earthquake which devastated parts of Turkey and Syria on Monday. Thousands of people have been killed...
Australia
Australia and New Zealand Safest Countries to Survive Nuclear Winter
Australia and New Zealand have been ranked as the best places to survive a nuclear winter or other cataclysmic events, according to a study published in the journal Risk Analysis. Other countries including Iceland, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu are...
Crime
Belgium Detains Another MEP in Connection With Qatargate Scandal
Another MEP (Member of the European Parliament) has been detained as authorities in Belgium continue to investigate individuals connected to the Qatatgate scandal. The MEP in question has been identified as Marc Tarabella, a Belgian politician and member of the...
Ancient Greece
The Secret Meetings on the Parthenon Marbles Exposed by the FT
The Financial Times (FT) reported on Friday the secret meetings on the Parthenon Marbles between Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and George Osborne, chair of the British Museum. In an extensive report, the British paper says that the two meetings between...
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