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China May Supply Russia With “Lethal Support”, Blinken Says
China may give Russia weapons and ammunition for use in the war in Ukraine, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Blinken made the comments to the press after a meeting with China's top diplomat in Munich. Russia and...
Greek News
Refugee from Congo Builds Successful New Life in Greece
Julien Makalou, a refugee from Congo, overcame several hardships to build a successful new life in Greece. Makalou, who was forced to flee from his home by political turmoil and persecution, is now the owner of a business based in...
Greek News
Memorial Service for Former Greek King Constantine Held in Athens
On Saturday, the memorial service for former Greek King Constantine II was held at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens. The ceremony marked the end of the 40-day period of mourning after his death, as per the Greek Orthodox tradition. The...
Diplomacy
Earthquake Diplomacy Sparks Hopes of Normalization Between Greece and Turkey
In recent years, relations between Athens and Ankara have arguably reached their lowest point since the two countries nearly went to war in 1995 Imia crisis. However, there are growing hopes that a recent showing of goodwill in the aftermath...
Greek news
Greece Expects 20 Percent Tourism Increase This Year
On Friday, Greece's Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias said that Greece will experience a 20 percent increase in tourism this year. He also predicted a lengthening of the season this summer. The comments were made during a speech on the...
Culture
Nikos Kazantzakis: The Greatest Greek Writer of the 20th Century
Nikos Kazantzakis is for many the best Greek writer of the 20th century and his books have been translated more than any of his contemporaries.
Archaeology
Man Finds Ancient Greek Coin in His Garden
A 25 year old man from the United Kingdom discovered an ancient Greek coin in his garden and a Ming-style Chinese vase in his mother's attic. The coin dates back to the fourth century BC and was probably minted during...
Environment
Antarctica Sea Ice Hits New Record Low
The frozen frontier of Antarctica is fast losing its icy grip. The southern continent has witnessed a dramatic decline in sea-ice coverage, with satellite measurements revealing a record low since the late 1970s. Unusual weather patterns and warmer air and...
Greek News
Moses Elisaf, First Ever Jewish Mayor in Greece Dies
Moses Elisaf, the first ever Jewish mayor in Greece, died on Friday, February 17. He was 68 years old when he passed away. Elisaf served as mayor of Ioannina from September 2019 until the day of his death. In addition...
Military
ISIS Leader Killed and 4 US Soldiers Injured During Raid in Syria
A high-ranking ISIS leader was killed on Thursday night during a raid conducted by the U.S. military and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Four American soldiers and a working dog were wounded in the raid. The ISIS leader was identified...
Animals
Record-Breaking Dinosaur Footprint Appears on the English Coast
Travel back in time to the Jurassic Period and discover an incredible find on England's Yorkshire coast: the largest footprint of its kind ever discovered. An impressive 80 centimeters long, this fossil belonged to a giant meat-eating dinosaur 166...
Health
Contraceptive Pill for Men Might Soon Become Reality
After years of research, Dr. Jochen Buck and Dr. Lonny Levin of Weill Cornell Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery that could shape family planning for generations: an experimental drug that has proven effective in halting sperm movement. This revolutionary...
Ancient Greece
Parthenon Marbles: A Loan to Greece is Not Repatriation
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In the last few weeks, we have been regularly reminded that secret talks have been taking place between the Greek government and the British Museum over the return of the Parthenon marbles to Greece. By Catharine Titi As soon the discussions...
Greek News
Olympic Champion Miltos Tentoglou to Auction his Shoes for Victims in Turkey
Greek long jumper Miltiadis (Miltos) Tentoglou will auction his shoes, with the proceeds to be donated to the child victims of the earthquake that struck southern Turkey last week. The sports shoes were worn by the Olympic gold medalist last...
Europe
Qatargate: Greek MEP Eva Kaili to Remain in Prison
Eva Kaili, the Greek MEP at the center of Qatargate, the corruption scandal engulfing the European Parliament, was on Thursday ordered to remain in prison for at least two more months. This was the third time Kaili appeared before the...
Diplomacy
NATO Chief Visits Turkey to Discuss Key Issues
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg visited Turkey on Thursday to discuss several pertinent issues with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. Stoltenberg addressed reporters alongside Çavuşoğlu in a joint news conference in Ankara. Two issues were at...
Greek News
Corfu Could Get its Very Own ‘Dubai-Style’ Floating Island
Corfu could have its very own floating island, not unlike the famous Palm Islands in Dubai, according to plans currently being discussed. The artificial islands would require an investment of over €270 million to become a reality. However, the proposal...
Greek News
British Museum “reasonably optimistic” on a Deal with Greece Over Parthenon Sculptures
The chair of the British Museum commented on Thursday that a deal over the Parthenon Sculptures could soon be reached between the museum and the Greek government. The Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, mainly consist of 15...
Cyprus
Turbulent Past of Cyprus Comes to Life in Stunning Photographs
Internationally, Cyprus is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, vibrant culture, and tasty Mediterranean cuisine. Fewer people are aware of the island's darker past and the events that led to Cyprus's division and the occupation of the north. Since the...
Greek Food
Meat Eaters Delight as Greece Celebrates Tsiknopempti
The country is currently indulging in Tsiknopempti, one of the most important dates on the calendar in Greece.
Ancient Greece
4,000 Year Old Seal Returned to Greece by Sweden
An ancient seal manufactured in the ancient Greek city of Asine, Peloponnese 4,000 years ago returned home on Wednesday after more than a century. The Swedish embassy in Athens handed over the seal to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. "In 1922...
Culture
Celebrate Spring with Ancient Greek Tradition of Martis Bracelets
Spring is (almost) in the air in Greece, and Greeks will soon begin preparations to welcome the new season by celebrating an ancient annual custom. The Greek tradition of “Martis” entails that everyone, regardless of age, adorns themselves with...
Diplomacy
Greece, Bulgaria Sign Deals that Could ‘Change the Energy Map’
Greece and Bulgaria signed two deals that could "change the energy map of south-eastern Europe, the Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday. The Greek premier met with the President of Bulgaria, Ruben Radev, in Athens and signed two memoranda...
Animals
Mystery Solved: How an Ape Living Alone in Her Cage Had a Baby
After a long and winding mystery, the Kujukushima Zoo & Botanical Garden in Nagasaki has solved one of its most perplexing puzzles yet - how Momo, a white-handed gibbon living solo within her cage, managed to conceive. Momo became pregnant...
Culture
Leading Philhellene and Historian Mario Vitti Passes Away
Leading philhellene and Hellenic Studies historian Mario Vitti has died in Rome aged 96. Of Greek and Italian descent, Vitti was born in Istanbul and was best known for his seminal book, "History of Modern Greek Literature," translated into many...
Greek News
Dramatic Footage of Greek Rescuers Saving Girl Under the Rubble in Turkey
Dramatic footage of a Greek team of rescuers saving a girl trapped under the rubble after the Turkey earthquake has been released. The body-cam video shows rescuers digging slowly in the rubble of a building to approach survivors. They eventually...
Ancient Greece
New Archaeological Museum of Athens: A Culture Landmark in Greece
Greece revealed on Wednesday plans for the revamp of the Archaeological Museum of Athens that will create a landmark for the capital. In an event held at the museum PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that the expansion would create "more space...
Diplomacy
US Secretary of State Blinken to Visit Greece Next Week
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Greece on Feb. 20 and 21, the State Department announced Wednesday. The top American diplomat will meet his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He will launch the fourth...
Diplomacy
Stoltenberg Meets With NATO Defense Ministers in Brussels
After a meeting held with NATO defense ministers in Brussels, the Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg delivered a press conference on Wednesday, February 15. During the press conference, Stoltenberg discussed several key issues; namely, the ongoing war in Ukraine,...
Archaeology
New Facial Reconstruction Shows Face of a Man Who Lived 9,600 Years Ago
Scientists have created a new facial approximation of a 9,600-year-old skeleton found in Brazil, known as Zuzu, which could settle a long-standing debate over the individual's gender. The skeleton was found in 1997 at Brazil's archaeological site in Serra da...
Economy
Greek Government Offers Handouts as Elections Loom
The Greek government announced on Wednesday new handouts in a new package worth 800 million euros ($855 million) aimed at pensioners, taxpayers and businesses hit by inflation. The package of measures, presented by Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, envisages payment of...
Greek News
Israeli Hackers who Meddle in Elections Have Presence in Greece
A team of Israeli hackers who claim to have manipulated more than 30 elections around the world has revealed that they have a "presence" in Greece which is due to hold a general election after April. The news broke by an...
Celebrities
Elon Musk Opens Up About UFOs and Aliens
Elon Musk opened up about UFOs and aliens on Wednesday, speaking online at the World Government Summit in Dubai. The unidentified objects shot down by the US military last week were not of alien origin as aliens most likely do...
Art
The Daphni Monastery in Athens, a Stunning Example of Byzantine Art
The Daphni Monastery on the outskirts of Athens is one of the greatest Byzantine masterpieces and a stunning example of architecture and religious iconography. The 11th-century monastery along with the famous monasteries of Hosios Loukas near Delphi and Nea Moni on...
Culture
Greek Youth Choir Sings Mikis Theodorakis Songs for Turkey, Syria
A youth choir sang compositions of the late and globally acclaimed Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis near the Acropolis on Tuesday to express their solidarity for the Turkish and Syrian children affected by last week's devastating earthquakes. The choir of the...
Health
Mother and Baby Rescued Twice in three Days after Earthquake
Dima, a brave Syrian mother, and her newborn son Adnan have defied the odds twice in one week. After suffering minor injuries when her home was struck by an earthquake last Monday - while she was pregnant- Dima gave birth...
Greek News
Heatwaves in Greece Increase in Duration, Intensity and Frequency
Greece has experienced an average of 0.7 heatwaves per year from 1950 to 2020, but this average value has increased to 1.1 heatwaves per year from 1990 to 2020, according to a recent study. The study published in the international...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Sculpture of Eros Captures Purity of Love
Eros, the ancient Greek god of love, is captured in this exquisite sculpture exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of New York sleeping peacefully. It is likely a religious sculpture that was dedicated to a sanctuary in honor of the gods...
Culture
Americans to Spend $25.9 Billion on Valentine’s Day this Year
Valentine’s Day is here once again and for many Americans it’s the perfect time to let their loved ones know how much they care. To do that, consumers are reportedly planning to spend more money than ever on cards,...
Greek News
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...
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