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Greece
No Sign of 12 Turkish Tourists That Called European Emergency Number
Despite an ongoing "search and rescue" operation that continued through Saturday, Greek authorities have been unable to find any trace of the 12 Turkish tourists that called the European emergency number '112' on Friday to ask for help.
An initial...
Greece
Greek Elections: Exit Polls Show Expected SYRIZA Win With Larger Margin [Update]
Initial results from exit polls show that Greeks gave the leftist SYRIZA party a margin of over 12 points against New Democracy in today's general elections. Exit poll figures show that SYRIZA can form a government.
The first results give...
Australia
2015 Australian Tennis Open: Nick Kyrgios Advances to the Quarterfinals!
Nick Kyrgios won the epic battle against Andreas Seppi in a comeback after losing the first two sets (5-7, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(5), 8-6) and made it through to the quarter-finals of the 2015 Australian open.
The first teenager since Roger Federer...
Greece
Life Lessons From a 106-Year-Old Greek Voter
Mr. Theodoros is 106 years old and in his long life, he has never missed voting in an election.
The oldest voter in today's election in Greece appeared this morning on television and said that he is going to the...
Greece
Alexis Tsipras' Partner Stays Behind the Scenes
SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras' partner has come out of the sidelines now that the election campaign is over and Tsipras will be most likely Greece's new Prime Minister.
Peristera or Betty Baziana has preferred not to make public appearances all...
Greece
Party Leaders Vote in Greece's Pivotal Elections
As Greeks vote today for the pivotal elections that may bring the first leftist government in Greece, party leaders voted at their respective polling stations, making statements after casting their ballot.
SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras who looks like a sure...
Archaeology
Plans for New Museum on 'Sacred Isle' of Delos
The Central Archaeological Council (CAC) has made progress in plans to build a brand-new museum on the island of Delos, one of the best known and significant archaeological sites in Greece. The general framework of principles and specifications for...
Greek News
Louie Psihoyos’ ‘Racing Extinction’ Premieres at Sundance
The Sundance Film Festival kicked off earlier this week and today marks the premiere of Louie Psihoyos' "Racing Extinction."
"Racing Extinction" is a documentary focused on humanity's affect on species across the world. It gives an alarming look at thousands of...
Greek News
John Stamos Stars in New FOX Comedy Pilot
As pilot season is heating up in Hollywood, news got out today that Fox ordered two new pilots, including a single-camera comedy starring John Stamos.
The former "Full House" Greek-American actor will be starring as an eternal bachelor whose life is...
Greece
Former Olympiakos Coach Michel Meets With Giorgos Karagounis
Greek national team's technical director Giorgos Karagounis found the opportunity to meet up with Michel after his rendezvous with Sergio Markarian over the possibility of leading the Greeks to the 2016 Euro.
The 51-year-old coach's contract was recently terminated after...
Greece
A Guide to Sunday's Greek General Elections
Greek voters go to the polls on January 25 in a general election that will decide whether Europe’s most-indebted country sticks to the economic-overhaul program set out by its Troika of official creditors or tries to chart its own...
Greece
Party Leaders Wrap up Campaigns Ahead of Greek Elections Sunday
Greece 's political party leaders wrapped up their election campaigns on Saturday and prepared themselves for the voters' verdict, either by visiting their party's central campaign offices or meeting with journalists.
Prime Minister and New Democracy President Antonis Samaras visited...
Crime
Mother and Son Charged With Soccer Betting Facebook Scam
A 48-year-old woman from Thessaloniki and her 20-year-old son have been charged with scamming thousands of euros from unsuspecting Facebook users by offering betting tips on soccer games.
Thessaloniki police said on Friday that the mother had set up a...
Greece
Zappion Press Center Ready for Journalists Covering 2015 Greek Elections
More than 876 accredited journalists from 45 countries, of whom 497 have come from abroad, will be covering the Greek parliamentary elections on Sunday, the General Secretariat for Communications and Promotion said at the opening of the 2015 Elections...
Economy
More Private Greek Islands to be Sold in Coming Months
More sales of private islands in Greece are expected in the coming months, since there is increased movement observed between owners and prospective buyers.
With prices starting at 1,000,000 euros, Greeks and foreigners of means can acquire their own island,...