GREEK NEWS
Diplomacy
Greece Defence Minister Says Meeting Turkey Counterpart Not Ruled Out
The Minister of National Defence of Greece said in an interview that he wouldn't rule out a meeting with his Turkey counterpart.
Education
Robots Can Help Improve Mental Wellbeing at Work
Recent research that came out of the University of Cambridge suggests that a toy-like robot may enhance mental well-being in the workplace. During the course of the research project, which was carried out at a technology consultancy company, a total...
Crime
Global Cocaine Production Reaches Record Levels
A recent report reveals that global cocaine production has reached an all-time high as demand surges following Covid lockdowns. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported a 35% increase in coca cultivation from 2020 to 2021, resulting...
Greek News
Greece Buys Dozens Of US Amphibious Vehicles, But Are They Safe?
The US approved the purchase by Greece of assault amphibious vehicles of a specific type which was involved in a fatal sinking incident.
Life
Is Digital Footprint Dangerous? How to Protect Yourself
In today's interconnected world, the term 'digital footprint' has become increasingly important. As our reliance on technology and the internet grows, so does the need to understand the potential dangers associated with our digital presence. Because your digital footprint...
Environment
Global Fresh Water Demand to Outstrip Supply by 2030
An analysis of the economics of water has issued a dire warning that governments must stop providing financial support for the excessive use and extraction of water. Businesses ranging from mining to manufacturing must reform their wasteful practices in...
Europe
International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Putin
Arrest warrants have been issued for war crimes by judges at the International Criminal Court for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Commissioner for Children's Rights. In a statement, the ICC says they are suspected of the war crime of...
Media
YouTube Reinstates Trump After Two Years
YouTube reinstated Donald Trump's ban after a two-year suspension following the Capitol Hill riot. “Starting today, the Donald J. Trump channel is no longer restricted and can upload new content,” YouTube said in a statement Friday. “We carefully evaluated the continued...
Ancient Greece
Minoan Ancient Palaces of Crete in Bid for UNESCO Approval
Greek authorities are finalizing the candidacy file for the inclusion of Crete’s Minoan-era ancient palaces in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The file will be submitted by the Ministry of Culture in September and includes the palaces of Zakros, Knossos,...
Greek News
Who Governs Greece: Greedy Business, Inept State a Lethal Combination
A greedy business environment and an inept state apparatus are a lethal combination causing disasters in Greece. The railway tragedy at Tempi was only partly due to human error. It was mainly the result of a systemic failure of a...
Diplomacy
Greece Launches Campaign for a Seat at UN Security Council
On Thursday Greece officially launched the campaign to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the period 2025-26. Foreign Affairs minister Nikos Dendias launched the bid at an event organized by the Permanent Mission of Greece to the...
Business
Greece Raises Minimum Wage For Third Time Since 2020
Greece will raise the minimum wage from April 1 for a third time, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday, as high inflation takes a toll on household incomes. “I am under no illusions. I know that wages in our...
Canada
Greek FM Dendias Meets Greek Canadian Community in Montreal
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias paid a visit to the Hellenic Community Centre of Greater Montreal and thanked the Canadian diaspora for preserving Greek culture and language. "I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart, on behalf...
Greece
Filiki Eteria: The Group That Sparked the Greek War of Independence
The Filiki Eteria (Φιλική Εταιρία), or the Society of Friends, as it was otherwise known, was founded on September 14, 1814 and played a crucial role in the uprising which led to the Greek War of Independence against the...
Health
Drinking 3 Cups of Coffee May Keep Body Fat and Diabetes Risk Away
A recent study published in the BMJ Medicine journal has suggested that caffeine present in beverages like coffee, green tea, and black tea may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. The study revealed that caffeine could potentially impact...
Space
Massive Star About to Go Supernova Caught by Webb Telescope
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has made an extraordinary observation of a Wolf-Rayet star, WR 124, which is one of the most luminous, massive, and short-lived stars known to man. Webb Telescope caught the massive star about to go Supernova....
Animals
Scientists Condemn ‘Cruel’ Plans for World’s First Octopus Farm
A proposal to establish the world's first octopus farm that would raise one million octopuses every year for human consumption has triggered concern among scientists. The proposed site, located in the Canary Islands of Spain, aims to raise octopuses intensively...
Technology
Biden Approves Controversial Willow Oil Project
The Willow oil drilling project in Alaska has been given the green light by the administration of Joe Biden, a move which has been met with vigorous opposition from environmentalists and native community organizations in Alaska. The project is an...
Greek News
Greece Uncovers Russian Spy Operating Under ‘Deep Cover’
Greece's intelligence services uncovered a Russian spy who, they say, was operating in the country since 2018 in "deep cover". According to the National Intelligence Service (EYP), the foreign national named "Irina A. S." had gained Greek citizenship and an...
Business
10 Foundations Join Forces to Help Start-Ups, Non-Profits in Greece
The Hellenic Initiative Canada joined nine foundations in Greece to support innovative small-scale initiatives by start-ups and non-profit organizations. The grants will be awarded to organizations whose initiatives can have a significant social impact for the benefit of society, the...
Greek News
‘Maestro in Blue’: The First Greek Series Now Streaming on Netflix
"Maestro in Blue", the acclaimed Greek television series, is now streaming on Netflix. It is the first Greek series to be picked up by the streaming service, and was created for Mega TV by Christoforos Papakaliatis, who also stars...
Europe
Video Captures Moment Russian Fighter Jet Crashes into US Drone
The US Air Force has released a video claiming to show a Russian jet intercepting a US drone and dumping fuel in its path over the Black Sea. The American military said two Russian Su-27 jets intercepted the unmanned MQ-9...
Greek News
Thousands Rally as General Strike Over Train Disaster Brings Greece to a Halt
Thousands of people joined a nationwide strike and many more gathered for a second time in as many weeks in the center of Athens to demand justice for the death of 57 people in the train disaster of Feb....
Greek News
Iconic Navagio Beach in Zakynthos, Greece to Remain Closed this Summer
The iconic Shipwreck beach or Navagio beach, in Zakynthos, Greece will remain closed to tourists this summer for fear of landslides, authorities on the island announced on Wednesday. The beach recently voted as best in the world, is a popular...
Business
Would Greek Banks Survive a Global Financial Crisis?
The shares of Greek banks took a hit on Wednesday following fears of a global meltdown after the troubles of banking giant Credit Suisse. Piraeus Bank and Alpha Bank closed with losses of 10.98 percent and 10.39 percent respectively, with...
entertainment
Vinyl Records Outsell CDs for First Time in Over 35 Years
For the first time since 1987, vinyl record sales have surpassed CD sales in the United States. Over 41 million vinyl records were sold in 2022, generating $1.2bn in revenue. In contrast, only 33 million CDs were sold, resulting...
Technology
Tesla Owner Unlocked And Drove Away Wrong Car
A recent incident involving a Tesla in which the wrong driver was able to unlock the vehicle is making the rounds on the internet, leaving owners anxious about the level of protection that their vehicles provide. The efficiency of Tesla's...
Culture
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mother Was A Slave, New Research Claims
New research has surfaced, suggesting that Renaissance master, Leonardo da Vinci, may have been only half-Italian. According to Carlo Vecce, a professor at the University of Naples and an expert on da Vinci, the polymath's mother, Caterina, was, in...
Greece
Greek Submarine ‘Delfin’ was the First in History to Launch a Torpedo Attack
The Delfin ("Dolphin") was a Greek submarine in service with the Hellenic Navy during the Balkan Wars (1912-13) and the First World War (1914-18). As well as representing a notable part of Greek maritime history, being the second submarine ever...
Environment
Huge Mass of Seaweed Heading for Florida Beaches
A prominent research professor at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) has issued a warning that the beaches of south Florida are about to suffer a gigantic bloom of foul-smelling, brown seaweed washing ashore. An ecological specialist on macroalgae, Dr. Brian Lapointe,...
Business
Mark Zuckerberg abandons Metaverse for AI
The news leaked out, creating a wave that will soon become a tsunami with new layoffs and a change in the existing setting, but also an upheaval of future plans since Zuckerberg abandoned Metaverse. Will there be a Press Release for...
Ancient Greece
What Ancient Greeks Asked the Oracle of Dodona Revealed in Video
The ancient Greek sanctuary and theater of Dodona, home to the oldest oracle, are part of a uniquely historic site in the country, which predated even the more universally-known Delphi. Questions that required a prophetic answer from the Oracle of...
Greek News
Greece, the US, Israel and Cyprus in Joint Military Drill in the Med
Air and naval forces from Greece, the US, Israel and Cyprus began a large military drill in the eastern Meditterean on Wednesday. The exercise, named "Noble Dina 2023", is an annual event that this year focuses on training the participating...
Archaeology
Greece to Build Museum at Plato’s Academy in Athens
Authorities in Greece announced on Tuesday the creation of the country's first green museum which will be created in Athens where Plato’s Academy stood in ancient times. According to an announcement by the Ministry of Culture and the City of...
Business
Stock Markets in Turmoil as Banking Fears Spread
Stock markets are in turmoil with banking shares falling sharply on Wednesday as investors remain nervous following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in the US last week. The failure of SVB has raised fears that other banks could...
Culture
Learning the Greek Language in China
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More and more students in China are learning Greek as around 10 universities offer Greek programs for undergraduate studies. By Xu Yan “The gorgeous Greek letters and enchanting scenery in Santorini drive me to learn Greek,” said Zisong Wen, a sophomore...
Health
Doctors Remove Fetus from Brain of 1-Year-Old
A fetus was discovered in the brain of a one year old child in a very unusual occurrence that was reported by doctors in Florida. After seeing symptoms like delayed development of motor skills, an increased head circumference, and...
Greek News
Greek Football Legend Mimis Papaioannou Dies
Mimis Papaioannou, one of the best Greek footballers of all time, has died in Athens. He was 81. Papaioannou was considered to be the best Greek footballer of his generation and was awarded the best Greek footballer of the 20th...
Archaeology
Byzantine-era Castle in Syria at Risk After Earthquake
The Byzantine-era castle in Syria, Fortress of Saladin, is in danger of collapse following the deadly earthquakes that hit Syria and Turkey in February. The castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has survived centuries of conflict, has fissured walls...
Greek News
Greek Trains to Restart Operation Gradually from March 22
Greek trains will restart operations gradually from March 22, beginning with the suburban railroad lines between Piraeus, Athens, and the International Airport, freight trains between Athens and Thessaloniki, and specific local lines in Greece. State Minister responsible for Infrastructure and...
Health
COVID-19 Can Cause ‘Face Blindness’ New Study Claims
A recent study published in the journal Cortex has shown that COVID-19 can cause difficulties in recognizing faces and navigating, with some patients exhibiting a condition known as “prosopagnosia” or face blindness. The study is the first to report...
Business
Facebook Parent Meta Cuts 10,000 Jobs
Meta Platform will cut another 10,000 jobs as the tech sector prepares for a sharp economic decline. Facebook's parent company announced Tuesday that recruiting teams and tech groups would reduce in late April, then business groups in late May. Meta is...
Business
Pfizer Announces $43 Billion Deal for Cancer Drug Innovator Seagen
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. (PFE.N) has announced its intention to acquire Seagen Inc. (SGEN.O) in a $43 billion deal. The acquisition is aimed at reinforcing Pfizer's portfolio of targeted cancer therapies in the face of an expected decline in sales...
Greek News
Starseeds: Why Some People Think They’re Aliens
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Starseeds are a new group of people on Earth who believe they’re aliens. Also called star people, they are individuals who believe they have come to Earth from other dimensions to help heal the planet and guide humanity into...
Europe
Russian Jet Brings Down US Drone Over Black Sea
A Russian fighter jet brought down a US drone, causing it to crash into the Black Sea, the American military said on Tuesday. It says the drone was on a routine mission in international airspace when two Russian jets tried...
Greek News
Greece Removes Remaining Covid-19 Restrictions
Greece announced on Tuesday that all remaining measures introduced to combat Covid-19 will be lifted except in public and private health facilities and nursing homes for the elderly. Health Minister Thanos Plevris said his ministry’s coronavirus experts committee had approved...
Greek News
Strong Earthquake Hits Near Kythera Island, Greece
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the island of Kythera in southern Greece on Tuesday. According to the data of the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the earthquake occurred at 18:36 Greek time, with an epicenter 110 kilometers southwest of the island...
Crime
Archaeologist Tasked with Building Permits in Mykonos Brutally Beaten
A Greek archaeologist responsible for approving building permits in Mykonos was brutally beaten and hospitalized in the Athenian suburb of Kifisia last week. 53-year-old Manolis Psarros suffered a severe blow to the back of his head, broken ribs and fractures...
Greek News
New General Strike in Greece Over Rail Disaster to Ground Planes
A new nationwide strike will take place in Greece on Thursday over the deadly rail collision at Tempi that claimed the lives of 57 people. The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE), the Civil Servants’ Confederation (ADEDY), and the Panhellenic...
Australia
US, UK and Australia Agree on Nuclear Submarine Project
The US, UK and Australia have unveiled details of their plan to create a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, aimed at countering China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Under the AUKUS pact Australia is to get its first nuclear-powered subs...
Health
AI Could Develop Cancer Treatments in Less Than a Month
Researchers at the University of Toronto have partnered with Insilico Medicine to use AI-powered tools to design a potential treatment for liver cancer. The team used AlphaFold and Pharma.AI to identify a previously undiscovered pathway for treating hepatocellular carcinoma...
Greek News
The Finalists for the Archaeological Museum of Athens in Pictures
On Monday, the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sport released conceptual images of the nine other architectural proposals for the design of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Ultimately, the winning design belongs to the architectural offices of David Chipperfield...
Greek News
Top Prosecutor to Review All Deadly Rail Accidents in Greece
Chief Supreme Court prosecutor Isidoros Dogiakos has requested all files related to deadly rail accidents in Greece for the last 15 years. Dogiakos' request was in a letter Monday addressed to Panagiotis Terezakis, Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) interim governor and...
Health
Prostate Cancer Treatment Can be Avoided, Study Says
A recent study says that prostate cancer doesn't need surgery or radiation treatment in the early stage. The study was published in The New England Journal of Medicine on March 11, 2023. The long-term study conducted in the United Kingdom...
Diaspora
Ex President of Uruguay: Why We Are So Close to Greece
Former President of Uruguay Luis Alberto Lacalle de Herrera lauded his country's ties to Greece. "Greece is everywhere in Uruguay," Lacalle said speaking on the sidelines of the Concordia Americas Summit held in Florida last week. The veteran politician is...
Crime
Greek American Arrested in Tarpon Springs, FL for Video Voyeurism
A Greek American man was arrested for allegedly setting up a camera in the men’s restroom of a coffee shop in Tarpon Springs Florida. Spyridon Voulgarakis was arrested on March 11 and charged with battery and video voyeurism. Police said a...
Animals
Sheep Help Archaeologists Preserve Ancient Ruins at Pompeii
A herd of sheep is helping archaeologists preserve ancient ruins at Pompeii. This Roman city was buried in ash and pumice following the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Despite 250 years of excavations, only about two-thirds of...
Space
Launch of 3D-Printed Rocket Canceled
A setback occurred for the world's first 3D-printed rocket, which was created by the aerospace firm Relativity Space in California. Despite several efforts to launch the rocket, it was not successful. In an industry that has traditionally been dominated by...
Economy
Biden Promises Stricter Banking Regulations After SV Bank Collapse
On Monday, United States President Joe Biden sought to reassure Americans that the banking system is "safe" following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The president also promised to introduce new banking regulations and made further assurances to United...
Cyprus
Newly Elected President of Cyprus Visits Greece
The newly elected President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides made his first official visit abroad to Greece on Monday where he met President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and PM Kyirakos Mitsotakis. Christodoulides and Mitsotakis announced the creation of a new body, the Supreme...
Greek News
The Greek Buddhist Monk: From Serres to Sri Lanka
The Greek Buddhist monk Nyanadassana has been a senior monk of the ancient Buddhist Theravada tradition for 37 years in Sri Lanka. Nanyadasana was born in 1959 as Ioannis Tselios in Serres, northern Greece. At the age of 64, after...
Ancient Greece
UK’s PM Rules Out Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to protect the Parthenon Marbles from being sent back to Greece, saying they remain a “huge asset” to the UK, the Guardian reports on Monday. Despite a campaign to return the marble sculptures...
Greek News
Tourist Season in Greece Kicks Off Earlier Than Ever
The tourist season opened in Greece on Saturday earlier than ever with the first charter flights carrying British tourists arriving at Rhodes. The first international flight from London's Heathrow landed at midday on Saturday, followed by one from Gatwick airport...
Africa
Greek South African Rapper Costa Titch Dies on Stage
Greek South African rapper Costa Titch, whose real name was Constantinos Tsobanoglou, has died after collapsing while performing on stage in South Africa. Footage on social media showed the 28-year-old appearing to stumble and fall to the ground during his...
Greek News
Greek-Venezuelan Millionaire Jameel Thermiotis Marries Princess Iman Οf Jordan
Princess Iman of Jordan married Greek-Venezuelan Millionaire Dimitrios (Jameel or Jimmy) Thermiotis on Sunday.
Greek News
Last of Lesbos Greek Grandmothers Who Helped Refugees Dies
Aimilia Kamvysi, the last of the three iconic grandmothers of Lesbos island who became a symbol of solidarity during the refugee crisis of 2015, has died at the age of 93, it was announced on Sunday. She was one of...
Greek News
Thousands Continue to Protest in Greece Over Tempi Rail Disaster
Thousands of citizens gathered at Syntagma Square in central Athens on Sunday, in yet another protest rally over the Tempi rail disaster.
Culture
Berlin Lawfully “Frees The Nipple” In Public Swimming Pools
Berlin is set to become the latest German city to allow women go topless at public swimming pools.
Environment
Greek Biologists Create Eco-Friendly Paper From Bacteria
Two young biologists from Greece have created an eco-friendly alternative to paper, made from cultivated bacteria.
Life
Has Social Media killed love? Let’s look at the data.
Did social media kill love? What is love? Your grandmother, your father, your mother can all give an answer. They all have a definition in mind. Do you? If you are a Millennial or a Gen Z member you might...
Economy
Silicon Valley Bank Shut Down By US Regulators As Domino Effect Looms
Silicon Valey Bank, a tech startup-focused lender, was shut down by US regulators, in what is described as the largest failure since 2008.
Health
Depression Increases Stroke Risk and Delays Recovery
A study published on Wednesday reveals that depression increases stroke risk and delays recovery. The study was published in the journal of Neurology. Recent data by Statista reveals that 23% of women in the U.S. experienced depressive disorder symptoms from...
Health
Legalizing Cannabis Fails to Address Health Risks, UN Says
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) has warned about the negative health effects and psychotic disorders caused by the increased recreational use of cannabis. The INCB cited data indicating that in all jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized, there...
Crime
Former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis Attacked and Beaten in Athens
The former Finance Minister of the SYRIZA government, economist Yanis Varoufakis, who is now the leader of his own political party -known as MERA 25 or DIEM 25- was brutally attacked and beaten by a group of five individuals...
Greek News
Dangers of Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes Highlighted by Greece’s Health Ministry
The health ministry of Greece has issued a warning about the risks of disease-carrying mosquitoes, urging both the public and relevant health bodies to pay attention to dengue fever and the Zika and Chikungunya viruses. Medical and health authorities across...
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