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Ancient DNA Sheds Light on Europe’s Hunter-Gatherers

Investigations undertaken recently by researchers into the DNA of hunter-gatherers who lived in Europe during the last Ice Age provide the most in-depth information regarding their migrations so far. Researchers were able to reconstruct population movements throughout Eurasia between 5,000...

Rise and Fall of Roman Empire Shifted Balkan Populations, DNA Analysis Shows

A recent study, published on December 7th in the journal Cell, examined the DNA of people living in the Balkan region between 1 and 1000 CE. Experts concluded that there is no sign of Italian ancestry from the Iron...

Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania Vow to Strengthen Cooperation

The prime ministers of Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania signed a joint declaration on boosting trilateral transport and digital connectivity on Monday in Varna, Bulgaria. The document, signed by Prime Ministers Nikolai Denkov of Bulgaria, Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece, and Marcel...

CIA Director William Burns in Secret Visit to Greece

CIA Director William Burns visited Greece earlier in the week where he met intelligence officers in a visit shrouded in secrecy. Local news media reported that the top American spy was in Athens on Tuesday and left for an unspecified...

Ice Age Europeans Sought Refuge in Spain, But Met Their End in Italy

New research has revealed the huge impact that climate change and migration had on early human populations in Europe. The study’s findings highlight the incredible resilience of our ancestors in the face of dramatic climate change. It also sheds light...

Tensions Mount Between Ethnic Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo

Tensions are escalating between the Serb minority and the Albanian majority in Kosovo, prompting the Serbian armed forces to enter a state of high alert. Serbian military intervention is unlikely but remains a distinct possibility. Northern Kosovo is the epicenter...

Greece’s Pivotal Role In SEE Cooperation

European officials asserted Greece's pivotal role in the region, following the conclusion of the South-East European Cooperation Process summit.

Meet “Balkumbia,” the Band Making ‘Rebetiko’ Popular in Latin America

It is Greek music, as well as Lithuanian, South American, Turkish and much more. This is the unique sound created by fusion band Balkumbia.

Pompeo Solidifies US-Greek Relations in Visit with Foreign Minister Dendias

Greece and the United States reaffirmed their excellent bilateral relations and mutual desire to further deepen cooperation in a series of areas on Monday, in a meeting of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Greek Foreign Minister Dendias. The areas...

Albanian and Kosovar Leaders Mull ‘Greater Albania’ by 2025

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stoked controversy on Monday following a meeting in the city of Peja, Kosovo between representatives of the Albanian and Kosovo governments. Rama spoke forcefully about the ongoing efforts of the two sides to achieve the unification of...