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The Israel-Hamas War: No Matter who Loses, Iran Wins
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There will be only one winner in the war that has broken out between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. And it is neither Israel nor Hamas. By Aaron Pilkington In an operation coined “the Al-Aqsa Storm,” Hamas, whose formal...
Greek News
Local Elections in Greece Confirm Dominance of Ruling Conservatives
The results of the first round of the local and regional elections in Greece confirmed the dominance of the ruling Conservative Party and the lack of strong opposition in the country. Kyriakos Mitsotakis' New Democracy (ND) party secured victories in...
Greece
Greece Among World’s Top 3 Countries to Travel
Greece clinched third place in the 2023 Reader's Choice Awards for best countries to visit. Nine Greek islands also made it in Europe's top 20 islands. The rankings were recently published by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler, with readers...
Greek News
Greece to Repatriate 150 of its Citizens From Israel and Palestine
Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that will repatriate about 150 of its citizens currently in Israel and the Palestinian territories. The Ministry has been in constant communication with Greek citizens through the Greek Embassy in Tel Aviv and...
Ancient Greece
Centauridae, the Half-Women Half-Horses of Greek Mythology
The Centauridae, or Centauresses, were fantastic creatures from ancient Greek mythology blending women and horses, much like the Centaurs, who had the torsos of men and the bodies of horses. Called Κενταυρίδες, Kentaurides) or centauresses, in ancient Greek, they made...
Greece
Nymphaio, the Fairy-Tale Village of Northern Greece
Nymphaio is a stunning village, often ranked amongst the most beautiful, located just outside Florina in West Macedonia, Greece.
Greek News
Citizens in Greece Vote in Local Elections
Citizens in Greece are voting on Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., in local elections which are expected to provide crucial political conclusions.
Military
War in Israel Continues as Hezbollah Joins Hamas-led Attack
The war in Israel continued on Sunday as Palestinian Hamas-led armed groups were joined by Hezbollah attacking with missiles from Lebanon.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Heroes’ Busts Adorn Village in Turkey
Homer's Ancient Greek Poem Iliad has inspired the citizens of a small village in Turkey to install busts of the Trojan war heroes on their main square. Tevfikiye, is located 1 km away from the archaeological site of ancient...
Europe
EU Agriculture Commissioner Assesses Flood-Affected Regions in Greece
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development traveled to Greece to meet farmers in the areas affected by recent flood damage.
Ancient Greece
Who Invented Music? The Search for the Dawn of Song
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No historical evidence exists to tell us exactly who sang the first song, whistled the first tune, or made the first rhythmic sounds that resembled that which we recognize today as music. By Laura Dallman The short answer is that no...
Culture
The Fascinating History of Romaniote Jews in Greece’s Ioannina
“The Romaniote Jewish Community of Ioannina: A Journey Through Time and Two Nations” was the subject of a fascinating webinar recently.
Greek News
Petrounias Wins Silver Medal at World Championships in Antwerp
Eleftherios Petrounias won the silver medal at the World Championships in Antwerp, securing his spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. In a remarkable display of strength and skill during the rings final, Petrounias almost got gold, finishing...
Environment
Ozone Hole the Size of North America Forms Above Antarctica
Through recent data, satellites have revealed the largest-ever gaps in the ozone layer above Antarctica. The ozone layer acts as a shield in the sky, located between nine and eighteen miles (fifteen to thirty kilometers) above ground. This layer of...
Ancient Greece
Acropolis’ Parthenon Has Been Named Wrong, Theory Claims
An intriguing claim was published in the American Journal of Archaeology and the Dutch version of the National Geographic magazine in regard to the name of the Parthenon, Greece's iconic temple. According to a Dutch researcher who published this theory,...
Ancient Greece
Acropolis’ Parthenon Has Been Named Wrong, Theory Claims
An intriguing claim was published in the American Journal of Archaeology and the Dutch version of the National Geographic magazine in regard to the name of the Parthenon, Greece's iconic temple. According to a Dutch researcher who published this theory,...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek “Nestor’s Cup” Contained Remains of Three People
An ancient Greek grave with a Nestor's Cup that was believed to contain the remains of a child has recently been found to be the burial place of three adults. Ancient Greeks normally buried their loved ones in pithoi, large...
Science
Are Ghosts Real? 18% of Americans Say They Have Seen One
Many people believe in ghosts. This is a common belief in cultures worldwide. People think that when someone dies, their spirit continues to exist in another world. Ghosts are a popular topic, and many people find them fascinating. It's not...
Ancient Greece
The Connection of the Word ‘Panic’ to the Greek God Pan
The word panic comes from the name of the Greek god Pan or Panas, who was reputed to cause humans to flee in maddening fear. Initially, the word described the intensity of a feeling of unjustified, individual, or collective fear...
Business
Jeff Bezos Joins Satellite Internet Race
Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, has set his sights on the sky. On Friday, he sent two test satellites into space as part of his big space project, known as Project Kuiper. Bezos has big plans. He wants to send over...
Ancient Greece
Olbia: The Ancient Greek Settlement on the Black Sea Coast
Nestled near the Black Sea spit, Olbia stands as one of the largest Ancient Greek settlements in the region. Located in southern Ukraine, Olbia's closest neighbor is the city of Mykolaiv, which is approximately twenty-five miles away. This ancient...
Food
How to Spot Fake Olive Oil
Olive oil, the gem of Greek cuisine and a real liquid gold for longevity, is often the target of fraud and substituted by other inferior oils. In order to spot instances of olive oil fraud, there are certain things...
Archaeology
Cannibalism in Northwest Europe Thrived 15,000 Years Ago
Researchers from the Natural History Museum (NHM) have discovered proof indicating that people in Europe were involved in cannibalism as part of their burial rituals during the Magdalenian era. The research, shared in a scientific journal called Quaternary Science Reviews,...
Festivals
Greece’s Rovies Food Festival Guests Captivated by Delicacies
Dozens of local and international visitors traveled to northern Evia, central Greece, to attend the first Rovies Food Festival.
Ancient Greece
American Tourist Smashes Greco-Roman Statues at Israel Museum
Israeli police arrested an American tourist at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem on Thursday for smashing prized Greco-Roman statues. The individual, identified as a 40-year-old American man, remained under investigation for deliberately defacing the invaluable sculptures, according to law enforcement...
Ancient Greece
Did Ancient Greeks Reach America Long Before Columbus?
The suggestion that ancient Greeks reached America before Columbus may seem far-fetched but certain researchers think otherwise. The idea is based entirely on a new examination of a dialogue written by the Greek historian Plutarch, who lived from 46 to 119...
Greek News
Legendary Greek Movie Star Mary Chronopoulou Dies at 90
Mary Chronopoulou, one of the most popular actresses in Greece in the 1960s and 1970s, died on Friday in Athens. She was ninety. Recently, she was hospitalized in critical condition in the ICU of Evangelismos Hospital of Athens with severe...
Diaspora
Harvard’s Dr. Elizabeth Linos Receives Prestigious Award
Harvard Kennedy School of Government professor Elizabeth Linos has been awarded the David N. Kershaw Award and Prize for her contributions to improving government. Professor Linos will be recognized at the upcoming 2023 Annual Fall Research Conference this November. The David...
Environment
Europe’s Highest Mountain Mont Blanc Shrunk Over 2 Meters
The tallest mountain in France has become shorter in the past two years, as reported by experts. Mont Blanc, which is the highest point, now stands at 4,805.59 meters (15,766 feet 4 inches), which is 2.22 meters less than...
Greek News
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Is Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 was awarded on Friday to Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi. The Nobel Committee said she was awarded the prize "for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to...
Greek Food
The Cretan Who Made Greek Wines Famous in Florida
Greek wines have made a spectacular entry into the hospitality sector in the US, and Florida in particular, with better quality products and improved distribution. Greece has a long history of winemaking, dating back over 6,000 years, and produces a...
Greek News
World Spa Awards 2023 Recognizes Greece Among the Best
Greece earned commendable recognition in the spa and wellness tourism sector as the annual World Spa Awards for 2023 have been unveiled. These awards, now in their ninth iteration, serve as a platform to recognize and showcase the high...
Greek News
World Cup 2030 to Be Hosted in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, South America
In a groundbreaking move, FIFA announced on Wednesday that the World Cup 2030, an event of immense global significance, will be held in six countries across three continents. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco have been named as the co-hosts, with the opening three...
Greek News
Greece Contemplates Dismantling of Olympic Stadium Roof
The iconic roof of the Olympic Stadium of Athens, once a symbol of triumph during the 2004 Olympic Games, now faces potential dismantling, The Guardian reported. This comes as the Greek government has indefinitely closed the 70,000-seat stadium due...
Military
Turkish Drone Shot Down by US-Led Forces in Syria, Reports Say
In northern Syria, reports indicate that a Turkish drone was downed by US-led forces amidst escalating tensions in the region. This came after US-backed Syrian Kurdish forces said Turkish attacks had killed eight people following a bombing in Ankara...
Archaeology
“An Eye for an Eye”: Babylonian Code of Hammurabi
The Code of Hammurabi, named after the king of Babylon, stands as one of the earliest and most comprehensive written legal codes in history. Comprised of 282 rules, this ancient code reflects a blend of cruelty and justice, with...
Education
MA Degree in Magic Offered at a British University
The University of Exeter is launching a new program in September 2024 called the MA in Magic and Occult Science. This program is all about exploring ideas in a different way, according to its leader, Professor Emily Selove. Selove explained...
Archaeology
Exceptional 1,800-Year-Old Sarcophagus Unearthed in France
A Roman-era sarcophagus was unearthed in northeastern France, while archaeologists were working at an old burial place. No one had opened or removed anything from the sarcophagus. It is thought to be from around the second century A.D. The ancient...
Culture
Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 Awarded to Norwegian Jon Fosse
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 was awarded to Norwegian writer Jon Fosse whose works span 40 plays, a wealth of novels, essays, children's books and translations. The Swedish Academy in Stockholm praised his innovative plays and prose and said...
Ancient Greece
Saint Nicholas’ Tomb Unearthed in Turkey
The tomb of Saint Nicholas, also known as “Santa Claus,” and the floor on which he walked, inside the St. Nicholas Church in the town of Myra in today's southern Turkey have recently been unearthed by archeologists. Living between 270...
Business
Foreign Investments in Greece Soared by Over 50 Percent in 2022
Foreign direct investment projects in Greece increased by 57 percent in 2022, according to a survey presented earlier in the week in Athens by Ernst & Young (EY), a British multinational professional services partnership headquartered in London. The "Attractiveness Survey...
Celebrities
Maria Callas: New Book on Her Real Life and ‘an Eon of Myths’
A new book on Maria Callas explores her real life and deconstructs false media reports and tales surrounding one of the greatest opera singers of all time. The book, "I am not Maria - I am Callas: Her Real Life...
Greek News
France and Greece Launch ‘Kimon’ Frigate for the Hellenic Navy
The launching ceremony of the first frigate for Greece named "Kimon" took place in the Naval Group shipyard of Lorient, France on Wednesday. The ceremonial launching took place in the presence of Sébastien Lecornu, French minister of the Armed Forces...
Greek Food
Tons of Olive Oil Stolen in Greece as Price of ‘Liquid Gold’ Skyrockets
Tons of olive oil were stolen from a warehouse in northern Greece as the price of the "liquid gold," an essential part of culture and cuisine in the country, skyrockets. The theft occurred in an olive oil farming cooperative in...
Greek News
Greek Cinematographer Petros Antoniadis Honored in Hollywood
Greek cinematographer Petros Antoniadis was among the honorees of the 25th Emerging Cinematographers Awards (ECAs), organized by the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) in Hollywood, last Sunday. Along with seven other cinematographers he received the honor for his camera work on...
Celebrities
Athina Onassis Vacations on Mykonos Island
Athina Onassis, the only surviving descendant of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, was spotted on the island of Mykonos, Greece where she arrived on a private jet from the Netherlands on Monday. According to reports, she arrived with a group...
Archaeology
Lost Tunnel Discovered at Egypt’s Sahura Pyramid
Researchers from Egypt and Germany have recently made significant discoveries at Egypt's archaeological sites. These findings shed light on the architecture of Sahura's pyramid, which belonged to the second king of the Fifth Dynasty, dating back to 2400 BC. Dr....
Animals
Giant Long-Necked Titan Dinosaur Unearthed in Europe
Around 122 million years ago, a gigantic, unique dinosaur unlike any previously seen walked the lands of what is now Spain. The bones of this ancient, long-necked titan dinosaur, known as a sauropod, have only just now been unearthed...
Basketball
Greek Basketball Coach Giannis Ioannidis Dies at 78
The Greek basketball world is mourning the loss of Giannis Ioannidis, who died at the age of 78. Ioannidis was a respected figure in Greek sport, particularly known for his coaching work with Aris and Olympiacos in the '80s...
Ancient Greece
Pompeii Skeleton Proves Greek Culture Thrived in Ancient Rome
Greek culture was thriving in ancient Rome a skeleton discovered recently in Pompeii, the Roman city which was completely destroyed after the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in 79 AD, proves. The discovery was made in the necropolis of Porta...
Ancient Greece
Minoans’ Sophisticated Diet Included Imported Spices From Asia
The Minoans were a remarkable people with a civilization far advanced for its time in many ways with artwork and palaces replete with riches beyond description; now, we know that their diet was as rich and varied as their...
Diaspora
Diaspora Greeks Snap Up Holiday Homes in Greece
Over one in ten holiday home (12.35 percent) acquisitions this year in Greece were made by Greeks of the diaspora, data released by estate agents Elxis show. Elxis, with offices in Thessaloniki, Crete, and Utrecht in the Netherlands, is an...
Science
US Issues First Ever Fine for Space Junk
The United States government has taken a historic step by imposing its inaugural penalty on a company responsible for leaving space debris circling our planet. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has levied a fine for space junk worth $150,000...
Greek News
9 Greek Islands in the Top 20 Per Conde Nast Traveller Readers
Nine Greek islands were voted by the readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine in the top twenty in Europe for 2023. Conde Nast Traveller is a luxury travel magazine aimed at the upmarket, independent traveller. These are the best islands in...
Art
George Petrides on His Exhibit ‘Hellenic Heads’ at National Hellenic Museum
Chicago’s National Hellenic Museum (NHM) is hosting the “Hellenic Heads” exhibition by sculptor George Petrides, featuring six larger-than-life busts inspired by key periods in Greek history spanning 2,500 years, from ancient times to the present. Speaking to Greek Reporter, the...
entertainment
Fox Series ‘Krapopolis,’ Set in Ancient Greece, Upsets Greeks
Some Greeks are disturbed by Fox's animated series Krakopolis set in a mythical Ancient Greece which they say is demeaning to the ancient civilization. The show is set in mythical Ancient Greece and centers on a flawed family of humans,...
Ancient Greece
World Animal Day: Like Us, the Ancient Greeks Loved Their Dogs
Ancient Greeks had a great love and respect for their dogs, cherishing them as companions, protectors, and hunters.
Politics
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Ousted by Own Party
On Tuesday, US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by hard-right members of his own Republican party less than a year after his election. It is the first time in US history that a speaker of the House has been...
Society
Would Banksy Finally Be Unmasked?
Renowned and hidden street artist Banksy, known for painting walls anonymously, has finally recently been identified and unmasked after years of remaining unknown to the public. This well-known British artist successfully concealed his true identity, much like an undercover graffiti...
Health
New Drug Mimics All Benefits of Rigorous Exercise
Researchers at the University of Florida in the United States have recently conducted successful experiments on a novel drug capable of replicating the advantages of a demanding workout. In their study, the scientists administered this drug to overweight mice, which...
Cyprus
Record Number of Greek Cypriots Seen in Occupied Northern Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot media has reported a Greek Cypriot influx in the occupied northern parts of Cyprus. There has been a record number of arrivals of Greek Cypriots through the checkpoints. The numbers overshadow the significance of Ercan (Tymbou) airport. According...
Health
Implant to Cure Cancer in 60 Days Being Developed by Scientists
The prospect of curing cancer with the ease of a few taps on a mobile device is on the horizon. A team of scientists at Rice University has secured forty-five million dollars in funding from the Advanced Research Projects...
Crime
Greek Man Believed to Be Behind Gang Wars in Sweden
A Greek man is believed to be a central figure in the intensifying gang wars that have recently gripped Sweden. Recent incidents include a fatal shooting in a Stockholm suburb, another deadly shooting in Jordbro, and a deadly explosion...
Health
Weight-Loss Drug Mounjaro Touted as Most Powerful Available
A new weight-loss drug that’s expected to get FDA approval in the coming months could replace current favorites Wegovy and Ozempic as the "skinny jab" for Hollywood celebrities. The new drug is called Mounjaro. It is an antidiabetic injectable drug...
Ancient Greece
The Kritios Boy, a Masterpiece of Ancient Greek Art
The Kritios Boy, a statue displayed at the Acropolis Museum is one of the most important works of ancient Greek art and the most characteristic of the so-called "Severe Style." The statue’s torso was found in 1865 to 1866 southeast...
Greece
The 1920s Song Inspired by Greek Fruit Sellers That Became a Hit
The song "Yes! We Have No Bananas," which was based on Greek fruit sellers, became an unlikely but timeless hit after it was released for the first time in March of 1923. The tune was written by Frank Silver and...
Greece
Vytina: The Beautiful Greek Mountain Town Surrounded by Forests
Vitina is a gorgeous, cozy Greek mountain town. The idyllic village, perched on the slopes of Mt. Mainalo, is surrounded by lush fir forests.
Culture
The Legend of the Last Byzantine Emperor, Constantine Palaiologos
In 1453, the Ottomans seized Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire and the life of its last emperor, Constantine Palaiologos.
entertainment
Coldplay Athens Concert in Doubt After Closure of Olympic Stadium
The highly anticipated concert by Coldplay in Athens in the summer of 2024 is now in doubt after the closure of the Olympic Stadium for urgent repairs. The concert announced recently with great fanfare would have been the first performance...
Animals
Ancient Life-Sized Camel Carvings Discovered in Saudi Desert
Archaeologists recently discovered a group of ancient camel carvings depicting camels on a big rock near the southern part of Saudi Arabia's Nafud desert. These impressive carvings display twelve life-sized wild camels, which are no longer around today. They used...
Archaeology
Hagia Sophia in Danger of Collapse Turkish Expert Warns
Hagia Sophia, the epicenter of Christian worship at Constantinople (now Istanbul), is in danger of collapse due to the vast number of visitors a Turkish expert warned. The Hagia Sophia, which has served as an Orthodox cathedral, an Ottoman mosque,...
Ancient Greece
Hippocrates Statue Unveiled in His Hometown Kos, Greece
A statue of Hippocrates, the father of medicine, was unveiled in his hometown on the island of Kos in Greece over the weekend. The statue adorns the small park on Kos where the Tree of Hippocrates is located. The plane...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Uncover 5,000-Year-Old Wine in Egypt
A new discovery has been made by an archaeological team from Egypt, Germany, and Austria working in Upper Egypt. They found some 5,000-year-old wine inside sealed jars that had never been opened. This discovery was made in Queen Merneith's tomb...
Animals
Dinosaurs May Have Become Extinct Due to Volcanic Eruptions, Study Claims
Computer analysis suggests volcanic eruptions may have played a significant role in the mass extinction of dinosaurs. The findings were published in the September 29th issue of Science. According to the study, vast quantities of gas emissions released from the...
Science
Scientists Create New Material Four Times Stronger Than Steel
A recent discovery by researchers at the University of Connecticut and their partners brought a new material that combines great strength and lightness, a rare combination. This new material has the potential to improve various things like cars and body...
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