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Greece
The 10 Best Beaches in Crete
Crete is the largest island in Greece and its coastline of 1,046 km, or 650 miles, makes for some extraordinary beaches. Holidaymakers who have already discovered this island treasure come back year after year to visit old favorites and discover...
Media
Artist Sues AI Generators for Using Her Work to Train Bots
An artist who specializes in creating beautiful and unique artwork has accused two artificial intelligence companies of engaging in a form of identity theft. The companies, known as Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, have developed platforms that use advanced technology to...
Cyprus
Cyprus Makes it to Eurovision Finals, Greece Falls Short
On Thursday night, entrants from Greece and Cyprus competed for a place in the Eurovision Song Contest finals to be held on Saturday, May 13. Representing Greece was Victor Vernicos Jørgensen and for Cyprus was Andrew Lambrou. Greece did not...
Europe
UK Sends Missiles to Ukraine As NATO Drafts New Russia Strategy
The Western response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to evolve this week with a series of new developments which may pose new tactical, operational, and strategic consequences. On Thursday, UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace announced that the UK...
Culture
Greek Poet Odysseas Elytis Honored With New Museum in Athens
The opening of a new museum in Athens to preserve and display the work of Greek Nobel Prize-winning poet Odysseas Elytis was announced on Thursday. Elytis is regarded as one of Greece’s major poets and a major exponent of romantic...
Ancient Greece
Stunning Mosaic of Trojan Hero Aeneas Unearthed in Turkey
A stunning mosaic depicting the legendary Trojan hero Aeneas who was mentioned in Homer's "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey", has been uncovered in southern Turkey. The mosaic was discovered when the excavation of foundations at a construction site revealed the...
Ancient Greece
The Mystery of the Ancient Greek Statues Found in Italy
The mystery over the Riace Bronzes, two magnificent ancient Greek statues, remains, more than half a century after the day they were recovered off the coast of the Italian region of Calabria in August of 1972. To this day, archaeologists...
Greek Food
Virgin Olive Oil Can Prevent Breast Cancer, New Study Shows
Women following a Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil are 68% less likely to develop breast cancer compared to those on other diets, new research shows. The Mediterranean diet originates from Europe, predominantly includes natural ingredients from Italy, Greece...
Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Family Grows: Third Child on the Way
Mariah Riddlesprigger and Giannis Antetokounmpo took to social media Wednesday night to announce they are expecting a third child. "Our dreams becoming reality," Riddlesprigger wrote in an Instagram post. The couple already have two children — 3-year-old Liam and 1-year-old Maverick...
Greek News
Greek Elections: Debate of Political Leaders Ends in Stalemate
Ten days before the Greek elections a televised debate between the main political leaders failed to make the voters any wiser. During the three-hour debate, whose format did not allow for overheated clashes, politicians engaged in parallel monologues, offering their...
Archaeology
Road Built 7,000 Years Ago Found at Bottom of Mediterranean Sea
A 7,000-year-old road that may have connected an ancient Hvar culture settlement to the now-isolated island of Korčula has been discovered by archaeologists off the southern Croatian coast. The remnants of this road were found at the sunken Neolithic...
Shipping
The 10 Most Expensive Superyachts in the World
Superyachts are arguably the ultimate symbols of wealth. Complete with luxurious amenities such as comfortable rooms, multiple pools, dance floors, cinemas, bars, and lounges, the world's wealthiest individuals pay millions for these maritime emblems of wealth. Each one of these...
Archaeology
Ancient Egyptian Figurines of God Osiris Found in Poland
Two bronze figurines of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife and rebirth, were recently discovered by archaeologists in the village of Kluczkowice in Opole Lubelskie County, Poland. The discovery is believed to be a part of a collection...
Europe
First Baby With DNA From Three People Born in the UK
A groundbreaking in-vitro fertilization (IVF) technique has led to the birth of the first baby in the UK with DNA from three individuals. The baby was conceived using a revolutionary procedure called mitochondrial donation treatment (MDT). This process involves extracting...
Environment
Greece Ranks Second in the World With 617 ‘Blue Flag’ Beaches
A total of 617 beaches in Greece were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2023, putting the country in second place in the world, according to data released on Wednesday. The number of "Blue Flags" now found in Greece exceeds, for...
Media
Elon Musk Says Twitter Soon to Allow Audio and Video Calls
Elon Musk announced that Twitter will soon allow audio and video calls and encrypted messaging on the social media platform. "Coming soon will be voice and video chat from your handle to anyone on this platform, so you can talk...
Economy
Bank of Greece Warns of Lavish Pre-Election Promises
The governor of the Bank of Greece (BoG), Yannis Stournaras, warned political parties in Greece on Wednesday that their pre-election promises could derail the economy. "The analyses carried out by BoG have pointed out the dangers inherent in fiscal populism...
Ancient Greece
Scientists Revive Ancient Greek Papyri Burned at Mount Vesuvius
Scientists are reviving the ancient Greek Papyri that were burned in 79 AD following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. There are more than 1,800 papyri, sometimes referred to as the Herculaneum scrolls, with texts hidden on the back. These were...
Science
Uranus’ Biggest Moons May Have Hidden Underground Oceans
A new study suggests that four of Uranus' biggest moons could be hiding secret oceans beneath their icy shells. The moons, named Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon, might be warm enough to sustain liquid water. The research, which was published...
Animals
Slow Death of Donkey Puts a Spotlight on Animal Abuse in Greece
The issue of animal abuse in Greece resurfaced after authorities imposed a €30,000 ($30,060) fine on a 75-year-old man after his donkey, tied with a rope, got tangled and died. “This is the first time that the prosecutor’s office has...
Politics
Donald Trump Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse in Carroll Case
A jury in a civil case has found former President Donald Trump guilty of the sexual abuse of E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist in a New York department store in the 1990s. But Trump was found not guilty of...
Economy
Goldman Sachs to Pay $215MN to Resolve Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
Goldman Sachs has recently agreed to pay a sum of $215 million to resolve a lawsuit brought against them by around 2,800 female employees. The employees claimed that they were paid less than their male counterparts at the company. This...
Europe
Acropolis Museum Extends Hours for European Night of Museums Celebration
On Saturday, May 13, the Acropolis Museum will celebrate the European Night of Museums by staying open from 9 a.m. to midnight. Visitors to the museum will have an opportunity to appreciate the many antiquities on display during the evening...
Business
Israel Aerospace Industries Buys Greece’s Intracom Defense
On Tuesday, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) made an agreement to purchase Intracom Defense (IDE), a Greek technology defense company. IAI is completely state-owned by the government of Israel. IDE has expertise in creating missile launchers, missile subsystems, tactical communication systems...
Archaeology
Scientists Create AI to Translate Ancient Akkadian Cuneiform
Scholars who specialize in the study of ancient Mesopotamia, known as Assyriology, face the challenging task of decoding Akkadian texts written in cuneiform. Cuneiform, named after its wedge-shaped marks made on clay tablets using a reed stylus, is one of...
Greek News
Baby Dies in Greece After Father Forgets it in Car
A baby has died in Greece after reportedly being left in a car by the father for hours unattended. The tragedy occurred in the city of Arta in north-western Greece. The baby was rushed to the local hospital after the...
Cyprus
Top US Policymakers Focus on Cyprus
Over 40 of the top policymakers involved in the formulation of US policy toward Cyprus, Turkey and Greece will be participating in the 38th Annual PSEKA Cyprus Conference in Washington, DC May 9-11. “PSEKA takes great pride in the extraordinarily...
Greece
The Ten Best Beaches on Rhodes, the Island of Knights
Rhodes, the largest Greek island of the Dodecanese archipelago, has lovely beaches that face the pine woods on the mountainsides, as well as a wealth of ancient ruins and beautiful historical buildings to explore. The idyllic island still has many...
Business
Chinese Investors Expected to Storm Greek Real Estate Market
Chinese investors are expected to storm the Greek residential real estate market, global real estate giant Juwai IQI, headquartered in Malaysia, said in a report published on Tuesday. The company says that Portugal's decision to effectively end its Golden Visa...
Animals
The Adorable Native Cat Breeds of Greece and Cyprus
Anyone who has visited Greece or Cyprus knows that both beautiful countries are home to many, many cats. Yet some people may be unaware that there are two distinct cat breeds, the Aegean cat and the Cyprus cat, native...
Diaspora
Greek Pioneer Who Founded a Top University in the Philippines
Greek immigrant pioneer, George Lucas Adamopoulos founded the Adamson University, one of the most prestigious universities in the Philippines that still a sets a standard for academic excellence in the country. Adamopoulos, a renowned educator, industrialist, diplomat, and pioneer in...
Archaeology
Byzantine Buildings and Burials Found in Assiut, Egypt
A team of archaeologists in Egypt have found structures, burials, and objects dating back to the Byzantine and Late periods in the Necropolis of Meir in the Assiut governorate. The discovery was important due to the breadth of finds from...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Underground Tomb Discovered in Italy Using Cosmic Rays
Advanced technology has been used to discover fascinating history deep beneath the streets of Naples, Italy. The findings reveal the remains of the Greeks who originally settled the area and the catacombs of Christians who lived there during the...
Space
China’s Mystery Reusable Spaceplane Returns After 276 Days in Orbit
China's experimental spacecraft from has safely returned to Earth, according to Chinese state media. The spacecraft stayed in orbit for 276 days and had a special mission to test reusable space technologies. The spacecraft was unmanned, and it returned to...
Greece
Greece: The Summer Capital of The World
A favorite tourist destination, Greece has become known as the summer capital of the world, and not without good reason.
Greek News
Greek Scientists Create Fastest Ever AI Processor Harnessing Light
The fastest Artificial Intelligence (AI) processor in the world, which consists of photonic neurons and works with light instead of electricity, was created by the scientific team of the Department of Informatics of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). According...
Culture
How the Winged Victory of Samothrace was Saved From the Nazis
Countless masterpieces in the Louvre, such as the Nike, or Winged Victory of Samothrace, were saved from the Nazis in World War II. The Winged Victory of Samothrace is widely considered to be one of the most exquisite sculptures in the...
Art
Exhibition Showcases West Attica University Student Art
An exhibition of works by the University of West Attica students opened at the "Art & Environment" area of the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" this week. The exhibition is free and will remain on the premises until the end...
Greek News
Obesity Among Youngsters in Greece Reaches Alarming Levels
A health expert has sounded the alarm over the obesity problem in Greece, especially among teenagers, and called for the government to promote healthy eating and increased physical activity. The weight of the average 18-year-old Greek man and woman has...
Crime
Texas Mass Shooting: Investigators Probe Right-wing Extremism Motives
Texas authorities are investigating possible right-wing extremism motives behind the mass shooting at a Dallas shopping mall that left eight people dead on Sunday. The heavily armed gunman, a Dallas resident, was named Mauricio Garcia, aged 33. He was shot...
Celebrities
Maye Musk Lauds Beauty of Greek Island of Hydra
Elon Musk’s mother Maye Musk continues to tour the Greek islands of the Aegean, and lauds the beauty of Hydra in her latest post on social media. The author, model and dietician shared photos of her day trip to the...
Greek News
The Heroic Battle of Gravia: When 120 Greeks Defeated the Ottoman Army
On May 8, 1821, a defining battle in the Greek War of Independence took place at Gravia, a village in the northeastern part of Phocis.
Greek News
Greek Rocket-Firing Drone Marks International First
SAS Technology successfully fired a 2.75”/70mm rocket from a small and easily transportable Greek unmanned combat drone.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Necropolis of Alexandria Opens to Public
An ancient Greek necropolis of the Hellenistic Era near the present-day Library of Alexandria, Egypt, is set to open to the public from May 8, 2023, following the completion of a thorough three-year preservation project. The Shatby necropolis, as it...
Archaeology
Alexander the Great’s New Facial Reconstruction Presented by Researchers.
Historians and researchers are suggesting a new facial reconstruction of the famous ancient Greek leader Alexander the Great.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks Used Lifting Device to Move Stones Before Cranes
Recent research shows that ancient Greeks had used a primitive type of lifting machine to move heavy stones before they began using cranes 2,500 years ago, according to the website Gizmodo.
Crime
Capitol Hill Rioter Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
A Kentucky man was sentenced to a record-breaking 14 years in prison for attacking police officers during the 2021 U.S. Capitol Hill riots.
Europe
King Charles: The Monarch Who Loves Greece
King Charles III, whose coronation takes place today, May 6, is an admirer of Greece and a staunch Philhellene. His Majesty has visited Greece several times, the most recent being in March 2021, when he attended the bicentennial of the...
Diplomacy
When King Charles Visited Knossos Palace on Crete
The King of the United Kingdom, Charles, whose coronation takes place today, May 6, is a staunch Philhellene and has visited Greece several times. On one of his trips with Queen Consort Camilla, as she is now known, they...
Europe
Fist Fight Between Russian and Ukrainian Officials at Assembly
A fist fight broke out between Ukrainian and Russians delegates at a Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) summit meeting in Turkey’s capital of Ankara on Thursday. The incident took place in a hallway of the parliament...
Politics
George Logothetis to Host President Biden at His NYC Residence
George Logothetis, Executive Chairman of Libra Group, will host US President Joe Biden for a fundraising dinner to be held at his New York residence on May 10. Logothetis, who has built an international business group with assets and operations...
Greek church
King Charles Coronation to Feature Greek Orthodox Music
The conductor of one of the choirs that will sing at the coronation of King Charles III will be Dr. Alexandros Ligas, a Greek professor of Orthodox music and founder of the Cappella Romana choir. The coronation is taking place...
Archaeology
Grave of Roman Doctor Buried 2,000 Years Ago Uncovered
Archaeologists have uncovered the burial site of a doctor who died about 2,000 years ago close to the city of Jászberény in central Hungary, which is roughly 35 miles (55 kilometers) to the east of Budapest. They have also...
Politics
South Africans Demand the Return of “Star of Africa” in King Charles’ Crown
Petitioners in South Africa are demanding the return of diamonds such as the "Star of Africa," which will adorn the British State Imperial Crown worn by King Charles III during his coronation on Saturday. The "Star of Africa" is the...
Politics
US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Implicated in Scandal
A scandal has erupted in the United States after a report was released alleging that a wealthy Republican donor paid the tuition fees for the grandnephew of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The donor in question is Harlan Crow, a...
Greek News
COVID No Longer a Global Health Emergency, WHO Says
COVID is no longer a global health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday. “For more than a year, the pandemic has been on a downward trend with population immunity increasing from vaccination and infection, mortality decreasing, and...
Crime
Marfin Bank Arson Still Haunts Greece 13 Years Later
Eleven years have passed since the deadly Marfin Bank arson. The culprits are still at large, as Greek police launches a new investigation
Greek News
Mon Repos: The Historic Corfu Villa Where Prince Philip Was Born
Prince Philip was born at dining room table of Mon Repos, which means "my rest," and is situated on the coast of the Greek island of Corfu.
Europe
King Charles’ Mysterious Links to the Greek Orthodox Faith
King Charles III, whose coronation will take place on Saturday in London, has developed strong links with the Greek Orthodox faith over the last decades. His coronation will include Greek Orthodox chanting as a homage to the king’s late father,...
Art
Mystery of Unidentified Bridge in Mona Lisa Backdrop Solved
A small town in Italy is celebrating after it was claimed that the bridge painted in the backdrop of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa belongs to the town. The bridge in the background of the most famous portrait in the...
Archaeology
Historic Byzantine Church Unearthed in Turkey
Archaeologists from the Istanbul Archaeology Museums have been excavating the ancient Byzantine Church of St. Polyeuktos in the Saraçhane neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. The church was built between AD 524 and 527 by Anicia Juliana, a Roman princess during the...
Business
Greek Pioneers Apply Regenerative Tourism Ideas in Zanzibar
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A group of Greek entrepreneurs who have taken over the management of several hotels in Zanzibar are applying regenerative tourism ideas aimed at achieving more than increased revenues. The concept of regenerative tourism aims to bring transformational experiences to guests...
Diaspora
The Greek-British CEO Behind Google’s AI Company
As the tech giants race to develop the next big thing in artificial intelligence (AI), one member of the Greek diaspora is at the forefront of this exciting push for computing innovation. Demis Hassabis, a member of the Greek diaspora...
Archaeology
Human DNA Recovered From 20,000-Year-Old Pendant
An international team of scientists has developed a non-destructive method to recover human DNA from ancient bone and teeth artifacts. They were able to recover human DNA from a 20,000-year-old Elk tooth pendant. Stone tools, bones, and teeth from olden...
Diaspora
“Democracy and Hellenism”: An Inspiring Speech by George Logothetis
George Logothetis, Executive Chairman of Libra Group and the Grand Marshal of the New York Greek Independence Day Parade, delivered a profound and inspirational speech at the 2023 Greek Independence Gala in New York. The powerful speech on “Democracy and...
Health
New Alzheimer’s Drug Slows the Disease by a Third
A new Alzheimer's drug called Donanemab has shown promising results in slowing down the disease's progression, which is caused by a sticky substance called beta-amyloid that builds up in the brain. Donanemab works similarly to another drug called Lecanemab,...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Statue of Woman Using “Laptop” Sparks Conspiracy Theories
A recurring conspiracy theory which has gone viral claims that an ancient Greek statue supposedly depicting a woman "using a laptop" is "proof" of time travel. The statue once marked a grave and was created around 100 BC. Many inventions...
Greek news
Greece Introduces First AI Powered Virtual TV Presenter
On Wednesday, ERT - Greece's state-owned broadcaster - unveiled the country's first ever virtual TV presenter powered by AI (artificial intelligence). The virtual TV presenter, dubbed "Hermes" after the ancient Greek messenger of the Gods, was shown reading a short...
Greek News
Running a Taverna By the Sea in Greece
Taverna by the Sea is an enchanting, funny and poignant memoir about answering the call of adventure by taking on a challenge: helping to run a taverna beside an idyllic beach in Greece. British author Jen Barclay describes how during...
Ancient Greece
Iris, the Greek Goddess of the Rainbow
Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, also served as a messenger of the gods. Although now a little known member of the pantheon, Iris was a prominent figure in many ancient myths and is now even a character...
Celebrities
Maye Musk Tours Santorini on Boat and a Tesla
Elon Musk's mother Maye Musk is enjoying a break at the Greek island of Santorini, one of the most famous islands in the world. After participating as a speaker at “The Luxury Side of Greece” conference, the author, model and...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Healing Temple of Trikala to Be Restored
The ancient Asclepieion at Trikala in Thessaly, one of the most important healing temples of the Greek empire, will be restored, the Ministry of Culture announced on Wednesday. The Asclepieion, devoted to the God Asclepius, was the place where people...
Cyprus
Cyprus-Greece Ferry Link to Resume on May 31
The Cyprus-Greece ferry connection is set to resume operations on May 31, according to a recent announcement by operators Scandro Holding Ltd. The Limassol to Piraeus ferry connection had been on a 21-year hiatus before Scandro Holding won the tender...
Science
Mystery of Bermuda Triangle Solved, Scientist Claims
A scientist from Australia claims he has finally solved the mystery surrounding the Bermuda Triangle. Karl Kruszelnicki, a researcher at Sydney University, has found evidence to suggest that supernatural forces are not to blame for the disappearance of planes...
Diaspora
Greek-Americans Launch $11 Million XPRIZE Initiative to Combat Wildfires
Greek-American entrepreneurs have recently joined forces to launch the $11 million XPRIZE worldwide initiative to combat wildfires. XPRIZE Wildfire is a 4-year global competition that will provide funding to teams able to develop and demonstrate fully-autonomous capabilities to detect and...
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