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Ancient Greece
The Temple of Apollo Epicurius: The Parthenon of the Peloponnese
They call it the "Parthenon of the Peloponnese." The columned temple of Apollo Epicurius is as beautiful as the Parthenon in Athens, as it rises within the sanctuary of Bassae in the mountains of Arcadia. Near the border of Messinia prefecture, the...
Business
Pharmaceutical Giant Boehringer Expands Production Site in Greece
Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, announced a further expansion and upgrade of its plant in Koropi, Greece on Thursday. With an investment of 120 million euros, the company will increase the manufacturing capacity of new and existing medications. The...
Greek News
The New Military Leadership of Greece
Greece’s top decision-making body for foreign affairs and defense matters KYSEA, conducted a major overhaul of the military leadership on Friday. Chaired by PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, KYSEA, ended the four-year term of General Konstantinos Floros as Chief of Hellenic National Defense...
Ancient Greece
Are the Irish Descendants of the Ancient Greeks?
It is not unusual for a nation to have a story about their origin. The Jews have the story of the Exodus, the Romans have the story of Romulus, and the British have the story of Brutus. But many...
Australia
Elderly Greek Australian Donates Thousands to Hospital in Greece
An elderly Greek Australian woman has donated tens of thousands of euros to the hospital in Argostoli, Kefalonia, the place where she was born ninety-three years ago. Rubina Liosatou, who left Kefalonia for Australia sixty-five years ago, never forgot her...
Greek News
Greek Shipowner Seeks US Help With Tanker Seized by Iran
The Greek shipowner of the St. Nikolas oil tanker seized by Iran on Thursday said it is seeking any help from the US government in regaining control of its vessel in a US court filing, Reuters reports. “While defendants hope...
Culture
Magnificent Byzantine Churches in the Heart of Athens
A tour of the Byzantine churches in the historic center of Athens offers history, unique architecture, a rare viewing experience and a knowledge boost. Not only have they survived but many churches are still open for spiritual business and...
Military
US and UK Launch Strikes Against Houthi Rebels in Yemen
US and UK forces have carried out air strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen in response to attacks by the Iranian-backed group on ships in the Red Sea since November. Aircraft bombed more than a dozen sites used by...
Animals
Mystery Behind ‘King Kong’ Extinction Solved
A group of scientists from China, Australia, and the United States has solved the mystery of when and how the largest ape to ever exist, Gigantopithecus blacki, disappeared from Earth. Gigantopithecus blacki, also known as G. blacki, was a massive...
events
Greek and Turkish State Theaters to Collaborate for the First Time
The General Directorate of Turkish State Theaters and the Greek Municipal Theatre of Piraeus will co-produce Shakespeare's epic love story Romeo and Juliet. Collaborating for the First Time Speaking at the 2024 Theater Everywhere launch of the Turkish state directorate in...
Diplomacy
Greece in Solidarity With Armenia Offers Aid to Nagorno-Karabakh Refugees
Greece will offer aid to Armenia's refugees of Nagorno-Karabakh who were displaced by Azerbaijan, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said on Wednesday in Yerevan. Greece “will soon support a program that will fund the forcibly displaced persons of Nagorno-Karabakh, to meet...
Archaeology
Huge 4,000-Year-Old Fortification Discovered in Saudi Arabia
In the North Arabian Desert, archaeologists made a new discovery. They found an old fortification around the Khaybar Oasis. This fort is one of the two largest in Saudi Arabia. People have been living in oases in this area for...
Greek News
Alexa Can Now Create Songs for You Using AI
Using artificial intelligence (AI), Alexa has unveiled a tool that creates a song based on your description. Amazon-backed Splash, which has trained its AI model exclusively on a self-owned music library, unveiled the skill at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES),...
Greek News
Iran Seizes Greek Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
Iran claims it has seized Greek-owned oil tanker St. Nikolas off the coast of Oman, sparking fears that the Islamic republic may increase attacks on ships in the Middle East's waterways. According to The Financial Times, Tasnim News Agency, which...
Greek News
Netflix Trailer on Alexander the Great Series Just Released
The trailer of Alexander: The Making of a God was released ahead of the six-part docudrama debut on Netflix on January 31st. It promises to reveal the “extraordinary life of Alexander the Great,” per the official synopsis. In particular, it...
Business
Greece Plans Athens International Airport IPO in February
Greece plans an initial public offering (IPO) of Athens International Airport, the country's biggest, on the Athens Stock Exchange in February, Reuters reports, citing two unnamed sources. Draft legislation tabled in Parliament at the beginning of January paves the way...
Ancient Greece
Ten Stunning Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Art
There are countless masterpieces of Ancient Greek art scattered in museums around the world.
Greece
Greek Passport Among Top 5 Most Powerful in World
The Greek passport has jumped up two places and is now the fifth most powerful in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. This year saw a strong reshuffle in the list, announced annually by the London-based migration...
Culture
‘Saint Stalin’ Religious Icon in Georgia’s Church Sparks Outrage
Georgian authorities are investigating a vandalism incident at Sameba Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia, after an icon of Saint Matrona of Moscow alongside Joseph Stalin, was covered in paint. The religious icon first started to draw attention late last...
Archaeology
10 Foot ‘Giant’ People Unearthed in Nevada’s Lovelock Cave
Ancient human remains were discovered in Lovelock Cave in Nevada, USA. However, certain skeletons reach a massive height of ten feet. Not only are they gigantic, but some of these bodies, believed to be mummies, also had distinctive red...
Greek News
Mitsotakis Says “Yes” to Gay Marriage “No” to Surrogate Mother
A Greek government bill legalizing gay marriage will provide parental rights to couples but will not allow them to have a child through a surrogate mother, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis revealed. "Yes" to parental rights for gay couples, "No" to...
Diplomacy
Geopolitical Threats and Opportunities for Greece in 2024
Greece will be presented with diverse geopolitical threats and opportunities in 2024. To say that the world stage last year was eventful would be an understatement, so there is little doubt that the course of foreign affairs will again...
Greek News
The Places Where Gold Can Still Be Found in America
Searching for gold in America with a metal detector is a favorite pastime for thousands who dream of striking it rich. Finding gold can be a challenging and rewarding experience as shown in the recent example of an amateur metal...
Greek News
At Least Three Migrants Dead Off Greece’s Lesvos
Authorities in Greece say at least three people died after a boat carrying refugees and migrants tried to cross from the Turkish coast to the island of Lesvos on Wednesday morning amid northerly winds of nine Beaufort. The boat reached...
Greek News
Memorial Service Held for Former King of Greece Constantine
A memorial service was held at the former royal residence of Tatoi, north of Athens, for the former King of Greece Constantine who died one year ago. His children, grandchildren and his wife Anna Maria attended the service of the...
Technology
Samsung Debuts World’s First Transparent MicroLED Screen
Samsung unveiled an exciting innovation at its yearly First Look event during CES 2024 on January 7th. The spotlight was on the world's first transparent MicroLED display. Although there is no information regarding the price tag, Samsung presented the transparent...
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....
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...
Animals
South Korea Bans Centuries-Old Dog Meat Industry
South Korea has recently approved a law aiming to put an end to the dog meat industry by the year 2027. This new law will make it illegal to engage in the business of raising or slaughtering dogs for food,...
Ancient Greece
Rare Coins and Treasures Discovered at Greece’s Ancient City of Tenea
Archaeologists in Greece discovered a hoard of rare ancient coins and other treasures at the ruins of Tenea, near Corinth, a city that was built by Trojan prisoners of war. The Ministry of Culture announced on Tuesday that the recent...
Europe
Gabriel Attal Becomes France’s Youngest Prime Minister
Gabriel Attal became France’s youngest prime minister at 34 and the first openly gay leader of the government on Tuesday. In just over a decade, Attal has risen from a work experience recruit in the health ministry to the second-highest...
Archaeology
The Stunning Ancient Greek Queen Fresco Discovered in Pompeii
A stunning fresco discovered amongst the ruins of ancient Pompeii in 2018 depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter, disguised as a swan, and Leda, the Greek mythical queen of Sparta and wife of King Tyndareus. The figure...
Greek news
Sophia, the First Robot With a Passport Comes to Greece
Sophia, one of the world's most advanced humanoid robots, whose name means 'wisdom' in Greek, is set to visit the Greek city of Nafpaktos to attend a panel titled artificial intelligence and ethics. In October 2017, Sophia was granted Saudi...
Business
Volkswagen to Include ChatGPT in Its Cars
Volkswagen has announced it will install ChatGPT into its vehicles to enable better communication between car and driver. The German car manufacturer plans to start installing the conversational chatbot into its vehicles in the second quarter of this year, with...
Greece
Greece Among Highest in Europe for Vacant Houses
Greece has one of the highest rates of vacant houses in Europe, according to a report by the Eteron Institute for Research and Social Change. Vacant houses in Greece are mostly concentrated in large urban centers, the research highlights, with...
Energy
Greece Sees Huge Increase in Renewable Energy Applications
Greece's ambitious 2030 renewable energy target of 23.5 GW has led to an enormous increase in projects being applied for in the country. Greece's Renewable Energy Landscape According to Greek energy news portal, Energypress, applications submitted to power grid operator IPTO...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Ietonian Gate Lights Up Piraeus Port
Greece inaugurated the project of lighting the Ancient Ietonian Gate on the walls of the ancient port of Piraeus this week, the largest archaeological site on the coast south of Athens. The Gate is located to the west of the...
Australia
Manhunt Launched in Greece for Australia’s Most Wanted Fugitive
Authorities in Greece and Australia are appealing to the public and offering a reward for information on the whereabouts of James Dalamangas, one of Australia's most wanted fugitives. Dalamangas, a Greek Australian, is suspected of fleeing to Greece after stabbing...
Greek News
How Turkey and Sweden Complicate Sale of US F-35s to Greece
The proposed sale by the US of fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets to Greece is being delayed due to the complex geopolitics of Washington's relations with Turkey. Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said in an interview with Skai TV on Saturday...
Greek Food
Kalamaki: The Taste of Authentic Greek Street Food in LA
If you are in LA and want to try authentic Greek street food, including gyros and souvlaki, the newly-established Kalamaki Greek restaurant promises to impress you. Owned by Cretan Antonis Karayannakis the eaterie also offers Greek delicacies at various locations...
Greek News
Dealership AI Chatbot Sells Car for $1
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In Watsonville, California, an unusual interaction unfolded between Chris Bakke and an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on the Chevrolet of Watsonville website, a General Motors (GM) dealership. By Genesis De La Ossa* Bakke, testing the limits of the chatbot, proposed purchasing...
Greek News
Musk Aims to Produce Starships at the Same Rate Boeing Produces Planes
Elon Musk, who has set his sights on colonizing Mars, said that at least a hundred Starships and ideally three hundred would be required per year to be able to produce these at the same rate as Boeing produces...
Ancient Greece
Common Greek Myths Found Throughout Art History
Those who are well-versed in Greek mythology likely recognize many scenes from myths in famous artworks. In fact, apart from religious scenes, images from Greek mythology are one of the most common themes in European art. Greek mythology is prominent...
Ancient Greece
What Did Archaeologist Arthur Evans Take From the Minoan Palace in Knossos?
According to a curator at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England, former museum keeper and renowned archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans, lobbied authorities of Crete to allow him to export artifacts he found while excavating the Minoan Palace of Knossos...
Celebrities
Bill Clinton Sex Tape Claims Used to Discredit Epstein Trial Witness
Newly unsealed documents show that Jeffrey Epstein's defense team used a witness' claims about the billionaire keeping sex tapes against her. In a fresh spate of released court documents surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and a number of rich and famous faces,...
Culture
Ioannina: The Magical Capital of Epirus, Greece
Visiting Athens is the perfect excuse to take a short drive to Ioannina, the capital of Epirus. Is the perfect place for a romantic getaway.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Gold Coins From Iron Age Unearthed in Wales
In a remarkable find, metal detectorists stumbled recently upon a trove of ancient Greek gold coins scattered across an open field in Anglesey, a Welsh island. This momentous event marks the first instance of uncovering Iron Age currency in...
Environment
Growing Magma Under Santorini Volcano a ‘Real Threat’
A submarine volcano on the Greek island of Santorini has a growing, never-before-seen magma chamber that could fuel another massive eruption within the next 150 years, a recent study found. About four miles (seven kilometers) from Santorini, 1,640 feet (500...
Ancient Greece
Exploring South Korea’s Greek Mythology Museum
The island of Jeju in South Korea is home to the Greek Mythology Museum where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of the Greek gods. The museum itself is modeled after classical Greek architecture, featuring a row of columns...
Celebrities
Elon Musk’s Greek Tweets and What They Mean
Elon Musk has made a habit of using Greek words or letters to post on X, formerly Twitter, sending his millions of followers scratching their heads over the meaning. In January 2023, he tweeted Omega (Ω), the last letter in...
Culture
Ancient Greece Meets Anglicanism at London’s St. Pancras New Church
The St. Pancras New Church is a Greek Revival church in the Bloomsbury/St. Pancras neighborhood in London. Even though its name suggests otherwise, it was built between 1819 and 1922 and was designed by William Inwood and his son,...
Greek News
Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” Triumphs at the Golden Globes
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things won the award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton. This was the film’s second win of the night after Emma Stone won the Best...
Greece
Six Architectural Landmarks of Modern Athens Lost Forever
Some of Athens's architectural landmarks were destroyed in the post-World War II years to make way for modern buildings that epitomized the rapid economic development of the country. Athens was the youngest capital city in Europe in the nineteenth century...
Ancient Greece
Peacock in Greek Mythology was a Symbol of Royalty and Power
The peacock plays a role in Greek mythology as the symbol of the goddess Hera, the consort of Zeus. Originally from India, where they were symbolic of royalty, they were later brought to ancient Babylon by Indian traders many...
Ancient Greece
The Mysterious House of Hercules in Karaftu Caves, Iran
The Caves of Karaftu are a magnificent spectacle formed by both nature and human activity over the course of millennia.
Ancient Greece
The Best Ancient Greece Comedies Still Funny Today
Some things never change--and humor, luckily, is one thing that hasn't changed a great deal over time, as we can see today by the comedies of ancient Greece. The ancient Greeks were known for exploring a wide range of...
Ancient Greece
The Mysterious Ancient Greek Relief Sculpture of an Ear
An ancient Greek relief sculpture featuring a lone ear may seem strange to us today, but it was actually created with the hopes that someone would be healed of an affliction related to their own ear. The fourth-century relief, which...
Archaeology
Julius Caesar Inscribed Sling Bullet Found in Spain
In the rural area of Montilla in Andalusia, Spain, an important discovery has been made—a lead sling bullet bearing the name of Julius Caesar and the Ibero-Roman city Ipsca. This finding, highlighted in a study released in the scientific journal...
Technology
Google Writes ‘Robot Constitution’ For Its New AI Droids
The DeepMind robotics team just unveiled three exciting breakthroughs aimed at helping robots make quicker, smarter, and safer decisions outdoors. One of these breakthroughs involves a system for collecting training data. This is complete with a "Robot Constitution." The Robot...
Diplomacy
Mitsotakis – Blinken Agree on Further Defense Cooperation
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken agreed to further defense cooperation between the two nations on Saturday. The two officials met at the home of the Greek PM in Chania, Crete to discussed Greek-American...
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