GREEK NEWS
Crime
Corfu Island Bars Caught Reselling Unfinished Drinks
Greek authorities have uncovered a concerning practice in some bars on Corfu island, a popular tourist destination. During an operation aimed at identifying tax evasion and the sale of illegal beverages, auditors, led by the Independent Public Revenue Authorities...
Ancient Greece
Egyptian Shipwreck Proves Ancient Greek Historian Herodotus Right
An ancient shipwreck proves the Greek historian Herodotus was correct about the observations he made about Egyptian vessels nearly twenty-five centuries ago, archaeologists said recently. The shipwreck, discovered in the Nile River near the ancient, and now sunken, city of...
Greek News
Floods in Greece Leave 14 Dead, Missing Person Found by Drone
The death toll from Greece's devastating flooding has risen to fourteen, following the discovery of two more bodies. The severe weather conditions in Thessaly were caused by the storm Daniel. Earlier it was reported that a twelfth dead person had...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Stone Spheres Found in Greece Could Be Part of a Game
Archaeologists from the University of Bristol have recently discovered that mysterious stone spheres found at various ancient settlements across the Aegean in Greece could be playing pieces from an ancient board game. There has been quite a lot of speculation...
Celebrities
Marilyn Monroe’s Historic House Faces Demolition Threat
Marilyn Monroe's last home, where the Hollywood icon was found dead more than sixty years ago, is now under looming threat of demolition. The owner of this historic property, located in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, has...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece’s Antidote to War Was Theater and Sports
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Contrary to war, theater was a place of light and allowed Greeks to face each other and learn of their history together in the very light of the day. By Evaggelos Vallianatos Mountains, forests, rivers, and extremely difficult terrain divided the...
Culture
Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” Wins Best Film at Venice Festival
Yorgos Lanthimos secured the Golden Lion, the top prize at the 80th Venice Film Festival, for his latest work, Poor Things. The film, starring Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Ruffalo, is an exploration of female empowerment and liberation. Adapted from...
Ancient Greece
The Most Notorious Antiquities Smuggler in Greece
The name of German national Stefan Guericke will remain in history as the biggest antiquities smuggler in modern Greece
Ancient Greece
The World’s Oldest Lighthouse Once Stood in Pelion, Greece
Few people are aware that the deadly Lefteris Reef located off the coast of the Pelion peninsula in Greece, where many ships have come to grief, was the site of the oldest lighthouse in the world, more ancient even...
Crime
Elderly Man Kills Burglar in His Home in Greece
An elderly man killed a burglar that attempted to rob him in Northern Greece. The 71-year-old man fatally foiled an attempted robbery in Ioannina by shooting dead a 35-year-old intruder in his home. The incident occurred in the village...
Greek News
Greek Airline to Operate Repatriation Flight Post-Morocco Earthquake
In response to the devastating earthquake in Morocco, Greek Airline Aegean will operate an emergency special flight for passenger repatriation. The airline has swiftly organized an emergency flight from Marrakesh to Athens to facilitate the return of passengers affected by...
Ancient Greece
World’s Oldest Computer and Ancient Greeks’ View of the Universe
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A bronze artifact salvaged from an ancient Greek shipwreck, recognized as the world's oldest computer, may hold the secrets of the universe. By Mike Edmunds When we talk of the history of computers, most of us will refer to the evolution...
Greek News
Greek Shipper Admits Smuggling Iranian Oil, Faces $2.4M Fine
Greek tanker operator Empire Navigation pleaded guilty to charges of transporting illicit Iranian oil involving the Suez Rajan tanker. Court documents recently obtained by the Associated Press and The New York Times shed light on the extent to which...
Europe
Greeks Have the Highest Working Hours in Europe, New Study Reveals
New statistics from the University of Groningen, incorporating Eurostat data, reveal that Greeks have the most working hours among Europeans. The new data showed that Greece leads the pack with an impressive average of 2,036 working hours per year. Poland and...
Medicine
Viagra Lowers the Risk of Alzheimer’s by Almost 70%, Study Finds
Research published recently suggests that Pfizer's erectile dysfunction drug Viagra can decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 69 percent. The research, which was published in Nature, found that the medication has a direct effect on brain...
Greek News
Apple Poised for Most Significant iPhone Change in Over a Decade
Apple is on the verge of implementing one of the most significant changes to the iPhone lineup in over a decade. The impending release of the iPhone 15 is poised to introduce a substantial shift in charging technology. The highly...
Archaeology
Crete Footprints Estimated to Be 6 Million Years Old
In 2002, researchers who had discovered hominid footprints on the Greek island of Crete discovered they were made an incredible 5.7 million years ago. Now, they say, they are putting back the date even further, making it almost certain...
Archaeology
Ancient Roman Mosaic Reveals Women Wore Bikini
It is believed that the bikini was a 20th century invention, but an ancient mosaic reveals women in Rome wore it while playing sports. The Villa Romana del Casale, located in Sicily, dates back to the early fourth century AD....
Greek News
At Least 10 Dead After Storm and Floods in Central Greece
Ten people have died as a result of floods caused by Storm Daniel in central Greece, while another four remain missing in Volos and Mt. Pilio, Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Friday. The Minister said...
Economy
Greece Credit Rating Raised to Investment Grade by DBRS
Rating agency DBRS Morningstar lifted Greece’s credit rating to investment-grade status to triple B on Friday following recent upgrades of other international agencies. DBRS said the upgrade reflected its view that, in line with Greece’s “impressive” record, “the Greek authorities...
Greek News
Ferry Strike in Greece Following Death of Passenger
Ferry crews in Greece have announced a 24-hour strike on September 13th, following a tragic incident this week at the country's main port of Piraeus. A delayed passenger lost his life after an altercation with a Blue Horizon crew...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Unearth 1,000-Year-Old Mummy in Peru
Archaeologists in Peru have made an exciting discovery by unearthing a 1,000-year-old mummy at the Huaca Pucllana site, which is situated in the heart of Lima's upscale Miraflores district. The head of the archaeology team, Mirella Ganoza, shared this remarkable...
Diplomacy
How Did India Get Its Name, and What Is the “New” Name, Bharat?
India will be attending the G20 under a new name, Bharat. According to Harnath Singh Yadav, a member of the Indian Parliament in the BJP party, the name India was one given to the country by the British, while Bharat...
Animals
Half a Million Worth of ‘Floating Gold’ Found in Dead Whale
A dead sperm whale was recently discovered on the shores of La Palma, a Canary Island. Little did anyone expect that a valuable treasure lay concealed within its digestive system. Due to rough ocean conditions and a tide that was...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Weightlifter and the 316-Pound Rock
Ancient Greek weightlifter Bybon went down in history for the feat of lifting a 316-pound stone. In Ancient Greece, strength was greatly appreciated as a physical attribute. Weightlifting was common among ancient Greeks, since their culture celebrated strength. Soldiers trained...
Greek News
Greek Government Promises Full Support for Flood-stricken Thessaly
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis reassured on Friday that he will do everything possible to provide assistance to the flood-stricken residents of central Greece. Hundreds of people remained trapped in their homes or on high ground in the central plain of...
Greek News
Thousands Trapped in Central Greece Due to Floods
Thousands of people are trapped in several villages and tourist resorts of Mt. Pelion, central Greece following the torrential rains and the floods in Thessaly. Reports say that the infrastructure and the road network have been destroyed especially in the...
Greek News
Historic Castle Town of Monemvasia, Greece to Get a Cable Car
Monemvasia, one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited castle towns in the Peloponnese in Greece will soon be equipped with a cable car making it fully accessible by 2024. The cable car, budgeted at 6.8 million euros, will connect to the...
Greek News
Floods in Greece: 9 Dead, City of Larissa Under Threat, Villages Evacuated
The city of Larissa in central Greece is under threat from the floods as the death count in Thessaly on Friday has reached 9. The latest victim is a 69-year-old man who had been missing since Thursday night. His body...
Ancient Greece
Afghanistan’s Ancient Greek City and the Mystery of its Demise
The ancient Greek city of Ai-Khanoum in Afghanistan was discovered by accident in the 1960s, but its demise has captivated historians and archaeologists for decades. The city that was lost under the desert sands for almost two thousand years was...
Science
Scientists Measure the Swirling Ring Around a Black Hole
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have now determined the precise size of the swirling ring around a supermassive black hole. This unexpected revelation holds the potential to enhance our understanding of how these enormous cosmic entities grow and how...
Ancient Greece
1,700-Year-Old Bronze Ring Found in Ancient Greek City in Israel
A young teenager recently made a new discovery at a park located in Israel. Thirteen-year-old Itamar Grossman was exploring Sussita National Park, which sits atop the remains of the ancient Hellenistic city of Hippos (“horse” in Greek). While he...
Animals
Fossils of Bird-Like Dinosaur Discovered in China
Scientists have recently made an exciting discovery in Fujian Province, China. They found the fossil of a bird-like dinosaur from the Jurassic Period, and they've given it a name: Fujianvenator prodigiosus. This discovery is shedding light on an important part...
Archaeology
The First Kiss in Recorded History Took Place 4,500 Years Ago
In a recent discovery, scientists have uncovered the first kiss in recorded history. New evidence suggests that our ancestors may have engaged in kissing as early as 4,500 years ago. The evidence comes in the form of clay tablets found in regions...
entertainment
Acropolis Rally 2023 Starts in Greece
The eagerly anticipated 2023 Acropolis Rally in Greece, is set to rev its engines beginning today and lasting until Monday (September 7, 2023 to September 10, 2023). This year marks the sixty-seventh installment of the iconic Acropolis Rally and serves...
Archaeology
New Pollen Study Disproves Neanderthal ‘Flower Burial’
Scientists are pointing the finger at an unexpected culprit in the disruption of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal flower burial: digging bees. A recent study suggests these little insects might have concealed pollen beneath the remains of a Neanderthal, leading researchers to...
Ancient Greece
Battle of Marathon: The Helmet With the Soldier’s Skull Still Inside
This remarkable Corinthian-style helmet from the Battle of Marathon was reputedly found in 1834 with a human skull still inside. It now forms part of the Royal Ontario Museum’s collections, but originally it was discovered by George Nugent-Grenville, who was...
Economy
Greek Economy Grew by 2.7% in Second Quarter
The Greek economy recorded a growth rate of 2.7 percent in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to data compiled by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). ELSTAT data indicate that, on an annual...
Greek News
Greek Week in NYC for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Release
Greek Week, which kicked off just after Labor Day weekend in New York, is celebrating the release of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 on Friday, September 8. It brings a week of festivities, including giveaways at screenings and freebies...
Ancient Greece
Magnificent Golden Comb Made by Greek Master a Highlight of Hermitage
A magnificent sculpted golden comb made by a Greek sculptor, with a crest showing Scythian warriors in battle, is one of the great treasures of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. The golden ornament, known around the world as...
Europe
With 2,000 Thefts, the British Museum Faces a Historic Crisis
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Since mid-August, the British Museum has been mired in a controversy over the theft of about 2,000 objects from its collections. The theft is suspected to be an inside job that took place over a period of twenty years....
Health
New Cancer Cases in Under-50s Have Risen by 79% in 30 Years
A recent study reveals concerning news about cancer among younger people worldwide. From 1990 to 2019, there was a significant increase in the number of new cancer cases and deaths in individuals under 50 years old. This research underscores the...
Greek News
Floods in Greece: 6 Dead as Thessaly Turns Into a Giant Lake
Hundreds are stranded due to the unprecedented floods in Greece. In the dramatic photo above is the agonizing moment a father, his two sons, and the family dog swam to their safety as floods turned the village of Palamas...
Crime
Shock and Anger in Greece Over Passenger’s Death on Ferry
Thousands of people in Greece expressed their shock and anger over the death of a ferry passenger who was pushed by members of the crew into the water in the port of Piraeus on Tuesday evening. Rallies were held at...
Archaeology
Four 1,900-Year-Old Roman Swords Found in Judean Desert
In a remarkable archaeological discovery, experts have unearthed four ancient Roman swords dating back 1,900 years in a cave located within the Judean Desert. These historic weapons are believed to have been seized by Judean rebels during the Bar...
Animals
What is Takahe, the Extinct Prehistoric Bird That Came Back to Life
The takahe, a notably large and exceptionally rare flightless bird, was thought to be extinct until fairly recently. This remarkable species has experienced multiple instances of what could be called "resurrections" throughout its relatively brief history known to humanity....
Greek News
Devastating Storm Hits Athens, Causing Floods and Chaos
Storm Daniel, which has been raging in Greece the last several days, has hit the capital city of Athens, causing flooding and chaos on streets. Over the past 24 hours, the storm has reached the country's largest city, bringing...
Animals
Mysterious ‘Golden Egg’ Discovered on the Seafloor Off Alaska
A mysterious 'golden egg' was discovered on the ocean floor near Alaska. Marine scientists are perplexed and think it might be an egg from an unknown creature. A group of deep-sea explorers working for the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Celebrities
Rolling Stones Release New Album After 18 Years
The Rolling Stones just announced the release of their new album, the first in eighteen years. Since the release of A Bigger Bang in 2005, the band has stayed together and played together along with other iconic rockers and...
Ancient Greece
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave and Its Connection to the Present
Plato's allegory of the cave is one of the greatest stories of philosophy. It allows us to understand how the Greek philosopher perceived the world in ancient times. The tale involves a metaphorical explanation, in which the human being is...
Crime
On This Day in 1966 Dimitri Tsafendas Killed the Architect of Apartheid
When Dimitri Tsafendas killed the architect of apartheid South African Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd on September 6, 1966, the courts decided it was an act of a madman. Yet, the Greek-Mozambican knew very well that the man he stabbed to...
Europe
Number of EU Asylum Requests Sees Largest Spike Since 2015
The number of asylum seekers in the European Union, Switzerland, and Norway went up by a significant 28 percent in the first half of 2023. This is as compared to the same period of the previous year, according to...
Archaeology
34 Million-Year-Old Whale Skull Discovered on a Family’s Farm
An incredible discovery unfolded in Alabama when a 16-year-old high school student named Lindsey Stallworth and her teacher, Andrew Gentry, unearthed the fossilized remains of a whale skull that thrived around thirty-four million years ago. This remarkable find sheds light...
Greek News
Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone Secretly Shot Movie in Greece
Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone secretly shot their fifth film together in Greece, the Greek director revealed speaking to Cineuropa. Led by Emma Stone and shot by Robbie Ryan (The Favourite, Poor Things), he didn’t reveal much about the untitled...
Greek News
Three Dead, Three Missing from the Floods in Central Greece
The death toll from the floods following torrential rains in central Greece has reached three, while at least three people are missing. The hardest hit areas are Thessaly and in particular the city of Volos, Mt. Pilion, and the...
Cyprus
American Deterrence, Not Appeasement, is Needed in Cyprus
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America historically has shown favor towards Turkey more so than Greece or Cyprus in the region due to the geographic importance of Turkey. Now is the time for America to treat Turkish aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean the same...
Africa
DNA of Stolen African Skulls Matched Living Relatives
A group of researchers in Berlin has successfully traced the living relatives of individuals whose remains were taken from Tanzania and transported to Germany for scientific experiments during the colonial period. Since 2017, Berlin's Museum of Prehistory and Early History...
Greek News
Passenger Dead After Being Pushed to the Sea by Ferry Crew at Piraeus Port
A passenger who attempted to board a departing ferry at Piraeus died after crew members apparently pushed him off the vehicle rump on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred as the Blue Horizon ferry was about to depart on the route...
Economy
Oil Prices Rise as Saudi Arabia and Russia Extend Production Cuts
Oil prices hit a new annual high as Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world's largest oil exporters, announced an extension of production cuts. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 1.8 percent and traded above ninety dollars per barrel, while...
Archaeology
New Papyrus With Early Jesus Sayings Released by Scholars
The recent discovery of a Christian fragment provides a glimpse into the early Christian worldview before the New Testament's formation. This artifact is dated to the second century CE, making it one of the earliest known Christian manuscripts from...
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