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The Greek Orthodox Monk Who Died Without Ever Seeing a Woman
A Greek Orthodox monk on Mount Athos, the center of Orthodox monasticism, died at the age of 82 without ever seeing a woman. This is the story of Michael Tolotos. Born around 1856, Tolotos faced a tragic start to his...
Animals
We May Finally Know What The First Animals Looked Like
Scientists have recently discovered a strong answer to a long-standing question about the earliest multicellular animal on Earth. For a while, sponges (Porifera) were considered the top contender for this title because of their simple structure, particularly their lack...
Celebrities
Maria Menounos is Now Officially a Greek Citizen
Maria Menounos proudly announced on Thursday that she is now a Greek citizen by posing at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens holding her Greek passport. "I’m so proud to officially be a Greek citizen! Where better to share this than...
Culture
World’s Oldest Hebrew Bible Sells for $38 Million
A remarkable piece of history, the Hebrew Bible, known as the Codex Sassoon, has made headlines by fetching a staggering $38.1 million at an auction held by Sotheby's. This extraordinary event marks one of the most expensive transactions ever...
Business
Uber Now Offers Boat Service on Mykonos Island
On Wednesday, Uber announced the launch of a private chartered boat service on the Greek island of Mykonos. The service is scheduled to launch this summer and will give locals and tourists another transportation option on the water. Uber Boat...
Cyprus
Cyprus Braces For New US and UK Sanctions
The Republic of Cyprus is bracing for another round of sanctions, this time levied by the United States and the United Kingdom. The sanctions are believed to be in connection with the war in Ukraine and will likely be...
Archaeology
Ghana Asks British Museum to Return Gold
Ghana's Asante leader is urging the British Museum to give back gold artifacts that belong to his people. During his visit to the Coronation of King Charles, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II met with Dr. Hartwig Fischer, the director of...
Greek News
Greek Billionaire Family Orders Three Colossal Superyachts
A billionaire Greek family has ordered three massive 230 feet Admiral GC-Force 70 superyachts. The sale was announced by IYC and The Italian Seag Group (TISG). Details on the deal itself are scant and the identity of the wealthy Greek...
Business
Elon Musk’s U-Turn: From Remote Work Advocate to Hardline Critic
In a world that's been significantly reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, the topic of remote work has become a heated debate. While many companies have transitioned to a remote work model, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has chosen...
Environment
New York City Sinking Under its Own Weight, Scientists Warn
New geological research warns that the weight of New York City is causing the sinking of the Big Apple. The city is dropping closer to the water at a rate of 1 to 2 millimeters a year, “with some areas...
Culture
Greek Philosopher Diogenes was the First to Give Someone the Finger
The ancient Greek philosopher, Diogenes the Cynic, was most likely the man who invented "the finger" as an insult. The historian of philosophy Diogenes Laertios wrote that the cynical philosopher Diogenes made the rude gesture to the orator Demosthenes in...
Greece
Mykonos vs Santorini: The Battle of the Greek Giants
Mykonos and Santorini are the absolute giants when it comes to a holiday on the Greek islands. Pictures of the two islands are often on the cover of tourist guides to Greece, while the names of famous people who...
Ancient Greece
Three Lessons from Aristotle on Friendship
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Human beings have always prized friendship. As the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote: “no one would choose to live without friends,” even if they could have all other good things instead. By Emily Katz While most love songs are inspired by...
Environment
Scientists Discover Giant Volcanic Crater on Seabed
Scientists exploring the Arctic region have made an intriguing discovery: a submerged volcano emitting a combination of mud and methane from within a larger crater. This expansive crater likely originated following a catastrophic event at the conclusion of the...
Economy
Greece on the Verge of an ‘Economic Megacycle’, Barclays Says
Greece is on the verge of a third economic megacycle irrespective of who wins the elections, Barclays Bank analysts forecast. The British multinational published a big report on Greece earlier in the week lauding the economic performance of Greece, which...
Archaeology
Mummies Reveal Ancient Egyptian Children Plagued By Blood Disorders
A recent study has discovered that a significant number of mummified children from ancient Egypt had a type of blood disorder called anemia. This finding suggests that these young individuals may have faced various health issues related to malnutrition...
Greek News
British Grandmother Vanishes on Greek Island
A British grandmother has gone missing on the Greek island of Telendos. Susan Hart, aged 74, was last seen by her husband Ed Hart at the port of the secluded island on the morning of April 30. The family, who...
Crime
German Police Arrest Two Turkish Journalists From Well-Known Newspaper
On Wednesday, two senior Turkish journalists were arrested by German police. Both of the journalists who were detained work for Sabah, a well-known Turkish daily newspaper. The two men who were arrested were identified by a Sabah employee as Ismail Erel...
Crime
Greek Businessman Charged by US for Conspiring to Support Russia
A Greek businessman, arrested on May 9 in Paris, is currently facing extradition to the US for allegedly conspiring to aid Russian military development by smuggling sensitive technologies. The businessman, who has been identified as Dr. Nikolaos ‘Nikos’ Bogonikolos, is...
Culture
Ten Castles in Greece That Will Take Your Breath Away
Greek castles remind us of impressive stories from their epic past, some ranked among the best-preserved buildings in Europe.
Greek News
Greece Connects to Italy Through Subsea Fiber Cable
A subsea cable connecting Greece and Italy through the deep waters of the Ionian Sea is now fully operational. The system called IONIAN connects Crotone, Italy, with Preveza, Greece. It is complemented with two terrestrial fiber rings to the cities...
Greece
Folegandros: An Unspoiled Greek Island Paradise
Folegandros is for those who are looking to experience a more simple and unforgettable Greek island vacation
Business
Elon Musk: ‘I am the Reason Open AI Exists’
Elon Musk said on Tuesday he is “the reason that Open AI exists,” citing his past investment in the entity with his contribution of around $50 million. “I came up with the name,” Musk told CNBC. He also said he...
History
The Wreckage of the Titanic as Never Seen Before
The Titanic, the world's most famous shipwreck which lies 3,800m (12,500ft) down in the Atlantic, has been revealed as never seen before using deep-sea mapping. The first full-sized digital scan provides a unique 3D view of the entire ship, enabling...
Health
Researchers Develop Intracellular Toolkit to Study Stem Cells
Scientists have created a special set of tools that can be used inside cells to study how different parts of the cell communicate with each other and how they vary in stem cells. These tools include a way to...
Greek News
Greece Heads for an Election Re-run in July
Greece is heading to the polls on Sunday for an election that is highly unlikely to produce a government. An election re-run is expected to be held in early July with a different electoral law that could make the...
Greece
8 Reasons to Visit the Greek Volcanic Island of Nisyros
Nisyros is one of the most beautiful Aegean islands, still untouched by tourism growth. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between Kos and Tilos. The island extends over a surface of 41 km and its coastline is 28 km long.
Science
‘AI Can Go Quite Wrong’ Sam Altman Warns Congress
Open AI CEO Sam Altman warned on Tuesday the US Congress that artificial intelligence developments can go quite wrong and called on the government to regulate the sector. "If this technology goes wrong, it can go quite wrong, and we...
Ancient Greece
The Antikythera Mechanism was Discovered on This Day in 1901
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The Antikythera Mechanism, widely believed to be the world’s first computer, was among wreckage retrieved from a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera on May 17, 1901. A year later, it was identified as containing a gear...
Archaeology
Pompeii Excavation Uncovers Skeletal Remains From Vesuvius Earthquake
Archaeologists discovered the remains of two people who were most likely victims of the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD in the ancient city of Pompeii. The skeletons were found in the Insula dei Casti Amanti, an area of Pompeii...
Crime
Fake Pilot Licenses Issued in Greece
On Thursday, May 11, police in Greece arrested a criminal gang selling fake pilot licenses. The gang gave instructions to students who were training to become airline pilots via an intercom system during exams. Three Greek individuals associated with the...
Movies
Tom Hanks States He Could Appear in Movies after Death Using AI
Actor Tom Hanks has talked about a new technology that could allow him to continue working in films even after his death. The star of popular movies like Forrest Gump and Cast Away said that his image could be...
Diplomacy
Greek Islands Shown as Turkish in French Newspaper Provokes Complaint
Greece has issued a complaint to the popular French newspaper Le Monde for showing Greek islands on a map as being Turkish territories. The map was published by Le Monde as part of a feature on the Turkish election results....
Archaeology
Shipwreck Carrying Ancient Marble Columns Discovered off Israel
A diver discovered a 1,800-year-old Roman shipwreck off the coast of Israel, containing 44 tons of artifacts, including Corinthian columns adorned with ornate vegetal patterns. Although archaeologists were aware of the shipwreck's existence, they did not know its precise location...
Greece
Paros Unplugged: Top Highlights of the Greek Getaway Island
Located in the cluster of the Cycladic islands, Paros possesses everything you would fancy when dreaming of a Greek island vacation: unique beaches with azure waters, fish tavernas, whitewashed houses, and traditional Cycladic churches. Here is a list of the...
Greek News
The Greek NASA Scientist Who Helped Save the Apollo 13 Crew
Kontaratos was one of the unsung heroes of NASA, as he was the engineer responsible for helping save the crew of the Apollo 13 mission
Environment
Over 180 European Firefighters to be Based in Greece Over the Summer
Greece will welcome over 180 firefighters from five European countries in the period July-August when wildfires are the most dangerous. The deployment is in the context of the firefighter's pre-positioning program that will be implemented again via the European Civil...
Archaeology
The Prehistoric ‘Human Skull’ Cave of Greece
The Petralona Cave and museum in Halkidiki, northern Greece, will reopen to the public by June 2023, following restoration works
Science
Human DNA Detected from Footprints and Breath
Scientists have been able to collect and analyze human DNA from footprints left on a beach, air breathed in a busy room and ocean water. Researchers from the University of Florida said the DNA was of such high quality that...
Greek News
Thessaloniki Among Best World Destinations to Visit in 2023
Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, is among the best destinations to visit in 2023, CNN travel experts say. There’s been no shortage of reasons to visit Greece’s second city in recent times, with a UNESCO-endorsed local food scene that recently celebrated...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Shields Struck Fear Into Enemy
As far back as the eighth century BC, the ancient Greeks had invented a large, round shield, or aspis that became an essential part of warfare
Science
Scientists Discover 62 New Moons Around Saturn
In a remarkable twist of celestial events, Jupiter's short-lived supremacy as the planet with the highest number of moons in our solar system has been abruptly ended. Recent scientific findings have unequivocally revealed the presence of an astounding 62...
events
Historian Mark Mazower Honored at NYC Event
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens honored prominent British historian Mark Mazower for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge of post-antique Greece. The ceremony was held during the American School's seventh annual Gala which took place...
Archaeology
India May Help Greece Repatriate Parthenon Sculptures
According to British media sources, India is pondering whether to throw its diplomatic weight behind Greece in its efforts to have the Parthenon Sculptures returned to their country of origin by the British Museum. The diplomatic initiative would be part...
Space
NASA’s Snake Robot Could Hunt Alien Life on Icy Moons
A team from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California has suggested that a snake-like robot could explore difficult terrain on icy moons like Enceladus at Saturn. Enceladus is well-known for spewing water through its icy surface and is considered to...
Food
WHO Advises Against Sugar Substitutes for Weight Loss
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently issued a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS). They claimed that using them isn't a good way to control your weight. The WHO made this recommendation after reviewing a large body of evidence and...
Cyprus
Greece’s “Betrayal” of Cyprus in Eurovision Contest Sparks Outrage
As the popular saying goes, "Nothing is certain in life except death and taxes." But for decades, there was another certainty: that Greece and Cyprus would award one another twelve points at the Eurovision. However, one of life's few certainties...
Diaspora
Greek Minority Candidate Triumphs in Albania Local Elections
Greek minority candidate Fredi Beleri won the mayoral elections in the city of Himara on Sunday, southern Albania despite his arrest last week. Beleri was arrested on charges of vote-buying on Thursday evening. His win was greeted with enthusiasm by...
Culture
20 Fascinating Facts about Greece
Everyone knows that Greece is the cradle of Western Civilization, however, there are some facts that very few people are aware of.
Greek News
AEK Celebrates 13th Championship Title in Greece
AEK celebrated its 13th league title on Sunday, as its easy victory over Volos sealed its triumph in the 2022-23 Super League championship. Having secured a three-point lead from last Monday, AEK strolled to a 4-0 win over visiting Volos...
Politics
Turkey Faces a Runoff Vote After Most Closely Fought Election in Decades
Turkey is facing a runoff vote after neither President Recep Tayyip Erdogan nor his main rival appeared to have secured the 50% of votes needed to win the elections, preliminary election results showed. State-run Anadolu news agency reported projections based...
Ancient Greece
7 Cities in Turkey of Great Greek Heritage
In today’s land of Asia Minor, cradle of ancient Greek scientific and philosophical thought, visitors still find the remnants of a great past.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Historian Plutarch One of the First Vegetarians
Plutarch could be considered one of the first outspoken vegetarians in the West, as he believed that it is "immoral" to eat animal flesh.
Environment
In Research to Save the Greek Mastic from Climate Change
Researchers on the island of Chios are examining new ways to produce mastic, a resin obtained from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), which is native to the Mediterranean region. The research project, which is being undertaken by Mediterra and the...
Greek News
Mother’s Day: Timeless Photo of Greek Mother Saying Goodbye to Son
The photo of the emotional Greek mother giving one last farewell to her son is the essence of what is celebrated on Mother's Day.
Culture
National Hellenic Museum Presents ‘Beyond Antiquity’ Exhibition
The National Hellenic Museum in Chicago is hosting the work of Greek American architect and artist John “Yanni” Fotiadis in the visually stunning Beyond Antiquity exhibition. The project was sponsored by the John S. Koudounis Family and features just under...
Culture
15 Sayings Greek Mothers Tell Their Children
Greek mothers get kind of "traditional" when it comes to their children, always repeating several cliché sayings that make children laugh
Ancient Greece
The First Mother Spanking Her Child With a Sandal is a Greek Goddess
The Greek goddess Aphrodite threatening her unruly child, Eros, with the back of her sandal appears to have started a tradition among mothers that is still practiced in cultures around the world today. It is depicted on ancient Greek vases...
Ancient Greece
Massive Hercules Statue Restored by Vatican After Lightning Strike
Experts at the Vatican are busy with restoration work on a massive gilded statue of Hercules that was struck by lighting thousands of years ago. For over 150 years, the statue, which stands four meters tall (13 foot), remained neglected...
Greece
Lady of Ro: The Woman Who Raised the Greek Flag Everyday
The "Lady of Ro", Despina Achladioti, is a symbol of patriotism and defiance by raising and lowering the Greek flag every day, for decades
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