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Can AI Predict Earthquakes?
Artificial intelligence (AI) shows great potential in predicting earthquakes with accuracy due to its ability to process large amounts of data quickly. Following the devasting earthquake in Morocco recently and in Turkey and Syria earlier this year that claimed the...
Ancient Greece
The Greatest Motivational Speech Ever, by Leonidas, King of Sparta
King Leonidas of Sparta, left with only a few fighters from the original 300 at Thermopylae, gave a speech with great motivational power.
Greek News
Flood Warning Issued Over Lake’s Rising Water Levels in Greece
Authorities have warned residents of villages near Lake Karla in central Greece to be vigilant following rising water levels from the recent flood. Waters from the Pineios River continued to feed into the lake on Friday. Villages on the lakeshore,...
Environment
World’s First Green Methanol Container Ship Ready to Sail
The world-first green methanol container ship was christened on Thursday by the Danish shipping and logistics giant Maersk and is destined for service in the Baltic Sea. The vessel will carry the name “Laura Maersk”, the EU Commission President Ursula...
Ancient Greece
The Mystery of Aristotle’s Tomb
Scholars and archaeologists alike have been fascinated by the quest to find Aristotle's ultimate resting place for ages. Aristotle was one of the finest thinkers of ancient Greece. The precise location of his gravesite is still up for controversy...
Greece
Ultimate Guide: What Are the Best Greek Islands to Visit in October?
If planning a trip to Greece in October you can visit some of the most popular Greek islands, and enjoy the last of the last golden days of the summer weather. Here are some tips on how to get...
Greek News
The German Massacre at Viannos, Crete Still Haunts Greece
The Viannos massacre, known as the “Viannos Holocaust,” was a mass extermination campaign launched by Nazi forces against the civilian residents of around twenty villages located in the areas of east Viannos and west Ierapetra provinces on the Greek...
Greek News
Survivors of Deadly Migrant Shipwreck Sue Greek Authorities
Survivors of a tragic migrant shipwreck that occurred three months ago off Pylos, in southern Greece, are suing authorities. They allege a lack of rescue efforts before the vessel capsized in international waters. The incident, which unfolded in mid-June,...
Greek News
Greece Among Top 10 Retirement Destinations
Greece has ranked among the top 10 countries for a comfortable retirement, according to the latest report. Such data was published by the American information and analytical company US News & World Report. This comprehensive study analyzed 87 countries, evaluating...
Greek church
Greece Marks Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Greece and Christians throughout the world mark the Feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross celebrated each year on September 14th The Feast commemorates the discovery of the True Cross. Legend holds that the relic was...
Europe
Greek Tourist Dies After Botulism Outbreak at Restaurant in France
A Greek tourist has died from botulism after eating sardines at a Bordeaux restaurant and 12 other people, mostly foreigners, are being treated for the rare condition, French health officials said Wednesday. The woman who has not been named dines...
Archaeology
DNA Analysis Reveals Origins of Native Americans
Scientists have conducted a recent study on mitochondrial DNA, uncovering compelling evidence of multiple migrations that took place between the Americas, China, and Japan during the last Ice Age and the subsequent period of ice melt. In this study, the...
Archaeology
Ancient-Human Fossils Sent to Space, Scientists Slam ‘Publicity Stunt’
On a Friday morning last week, a Virgin Galactic spaceship traveled 88 kilometers above Earth, right to the edge of space. On that spacecraft, there were two experienced Virgin Galactic pilots, a teacher, and three passengers. But what made this...
Diplomacy
Mitsotakis to Meet Erdogan in New York on September 20
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 20, his office announced on Thursday. The last time the two leaders met was...
Greece
Stelios Kazantzidis: The Voice of Post-War, Poverty-Stricken Greece
Stelios Kazantzidis -- who died in 2001 --was the voice that contained the pain and desire of post-war, poverty-stricken Greece.
Science
Scientists May Have Found Closest Black Hole to Earth
In a group of stars just 150 light-years from us, there are some signs that there might be black holes. If this turns out to be true, the black hole in the Hyades cluster would be the closest one...
Europe
European Parliament Report Slams Turkey on Russia Ties
The European Parliament's latest annual report adopted earlier in the week slams Turkey on its close ties to Russia and criticizes its human human rights record. The report takes a critical stance on Turkey’s interactions with Russia, especially against the...
Animals
265-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Largest Predator in America
A remarkable fossil reveals largest predator belonging to a species called Pampaphoneus biccai. This astonishing discovery dates back to a staggering 265 million years and was unearthed in the rural region of São Gabriel, located in Southern Brazil. Details about...
Celebrities
James Bond Star Pierce Brosnan Island Hopping in Greece
James Bond Star Pierce Brosnan has been touring Greece for the last couple of weeks where locals rush to get a photo together with the Hollywood star. The most recent stop for Brosnan was the island of Lipsi, a small...
Archaeology
7,000-Year-Old Animal Bones and Human Remains Found in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, archaeologists made a new find while digging at an old stone structure. They've uncovered thousands of animal bones and several human remains from nine individuals. This discovery gives us clues about people's activities at these stone structures...
Ancient Greece
Roman Statue of Greco-Roman Sea God Unearthed in England
Archaeologists unearthed a Roman statue of Greco-Roman sea god, Triton, during excavations for a housing development in Kent, England. Measuring an impressive 2.3 feet in height and width, the Triton statue weighs over 132 pounds and was situated just 1.3...
Animals
World’s Most Invasive Species Reaches the Mediterranean
In a recent study, researchers have made a significant discovery: the red fire ant, known as one of the world's most troublesome invaders, has made its way to Europe for the very first time. This particular ant, scientifically named Solenopsis...
Crime
Ancient Treasure Found in Man’s Yard in Drama, Greece
In Drama, Greece a 62-year-old man found himself in police custody for his unlawful possession of ancient artifacts. The apprehension followed a police operation conducted by the Department of Cultural Heritage and Antiquities of the Thessaloniki Security Directorate, overseen...
Culture
Spanoudakis to Hold Concert Dedicated to Alexander the Great
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens will host a concert by renowned Greek composer Stamatis Spanoudakis, known for emotionally moving works. The concert "For Alexander" dedicated to Alexander the Great will take place on Wednesday, October 11th. After nearly three...
Greek News
Gen Z vs Millennials, Five Things That Set Them Apart
Time is flying, and the oldest Gen Zs, who are now between 22 and 23 years of age. Feeling old yet? The problem is, nearly everyone groups them with Millennials in one huge category called "young people." In reality, Millennials and...
Ancient Greece
History of Mermaids and Their Origins in Ancient Greek Sirens
Mermaids, folkloric creatures with the head and upper body of a woman and lower body of a fish, appear in many cultures across the world. Many have traced the contemporary conception of a mermaid to the ancient Greek figure...
Environment
‘Alien Corpses’ Presented Under Oath to Mexico’s Congress
Scientists at Mexico's Congress unveiled two alleged alien corpses believed to be 1,000-year-old in an event that sparked new theories about UFOs and aliens on Earth. The two small "non-human" corpses that were displayed in windowed boxes for all to...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Military Strategies Still Used Today
Ancient Greece is often lauded for its contributions to philosophy, politics, and culture. However, its citizens were also innovators of military theory and practice. For modern militaries and military thinkers, their history is thus replete with valuable case studies on...
Greek News
Ioannis Varvakis: a Pirate and Benefactor of the Greek Revolution
A pirate and benefactor, Ioannis Varvakis had a bright life, supporting the Greek Revolution and becoming famous in both Greece and Russia. He managed to embody several destinies into a single person. Varvakis was a successful shipowner, and many Turkish...
Europe
The EU Offers Greece €2.25 Billion to Recover From Deadly Floods
Greece will receive up to €2.25 billion ($2.4 billion) in EU funds in an effort to recover from last week’s devastating floods and the deadly fires in Evros, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday. “I am...
Greek News
The Destruction of Smyrna: When Hellenism was Brutally Erased from Asia Minor
September 13, 1922 marks one of the darkest days of Hellenism, as Smyrna, one of the most prosperous and beautiful cities on the Mediterranean coast of Asia Minor, was destroyed by the Turks, sending hundreds of thousands of Greeks...
Celebrities
Mike Tyson Vacations on Mykonos, Greece
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson was spotted making a brief public appearance on the island of Mykonos in Greece on Tuesday. The 57-year-old former heavyweight champion, renowned for his remarkable career of fifty victories, including forty-four by knockout, was enjoying...
Greek news
Greek Beach Among the Most Expensive in the World
A Greek beach has been identified as one of the most expensive to visit in the world. According to TravelMag, the beach of Platis Gialos on the Greek island of Mykonos is one of the most costly in the...
Africa
Long-Lost Ship Found in the Desert Laden With Gold
The discovery of a ship that disappeared five hundred years ago and was found in a desert in southwest Africa with gold coins aboard has been one of the most exciting archaeological finds of recent years. The Bom Jesus (The...
Ancient Greece
Could a Global Flood Destroy Humanity?
All around the world, there are ancient records of a global flood that wiped out humanity early in human history. The most famous version of this is the account of Noah's Flood from the Bible, but there is also...
Celebrities
Onassis’ Legendary Yacht “Christina O” Spotted Off Nafplio, Greece
Aristotle Onassis' legendary yacht "Christina O", a luxury boat has hosted some of the world's biggest celebrities in the past century, has been spotted on patrol in the Arvanitia gulf of the city of Nafplio. The yacht has been a...
Environment
Flooded Heartland of Greece Sparks Public Health Fears
A week after the passing of Storm Daniel, which caused destruction in Central Greece in Thessaly, the agricultural heartland of the country, remains flooded. Greece has asked for EU assistance after the floods in the region claimed the lives of...
Archaeology
2,700-Year-Old Well-Preserved Skeleton Found in Turkey
In Turkey, archaeologists made a new discovery of a very well-preserved skeleton, found at the Ayanis Castle, located in the country's Van province in Eastern Turkey, bordering Iran. They found the remains of a high-status person who might have...
Greek News
Greece Seeks EU Help as Death Toll From Floods Climbs to 16
Greece has asked for EU assistance after devasting floods in the region of Thessaly claimed the lives of at least 16 people and destroyed a large part of the agriculture in the region. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sent a...
Space
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Makes Breathable Oxygen on Mars
In a groundbreaking achievement, NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully created enough oxygen on Mars to support an astronaut for three hours. The rover, which landed on Mars in February 2021, accomplished this remarkable feat through a special device called...
Crime
Six People Shot Dead Near Athens in Mafia-Style Execution
Six individuals were shot dead in a coastal town near Athens, according to Greek police reports on Monday. Greek public television ERT suggested the incident may be related to a conflict between organized criminal factions. All the victims, identified as...
Ancient Greece
Archeological Finds Shed Light on Ancient Greek Battle of Salamis
The Battle of Salamis, fought between the Persians and a vastly outnumbered Greek force in September of 480 BC, is considered by many historians to be one of the most decisive in history, and much archeological evidence found there...
Greece
Historic Dimitsana, the Pride of the Peloponnese in Greece
Dimitsana is a delightful medieval village, located in Arcadia on the Peloponnese in southern Greece just three hours by car from Athens. The picturesque village is at an altitude of 1000 meters (3,280 feet) which means it can see a...
Shipping
The Superyacht Resembling a Spaceship
In an exciting development, the highly regarded British design studio Andy Waugh Yacht Design has unveiled a new idea for a catamaran called Decadence. This concept draws inspiration from the remarkable progress made in the automotive and aeronautical industries during...
Greek News
Greek Minister Resigns Following Passenger’s Death on Ferry
A Greek minister resigned on Monday following the uproar caused by his comments following the death of a ferry passenger who was pushed by members of the crew into the water last week. Greek Shipping and Island Policy Minister Miltiadis...
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