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Trans-Adriatic Natural Gas Pipeline Nearly Complete

Katerina Papalexandri, the manager of the Greek section of the new pipeline, announced on Monday that the construction of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline is nearly complete. Speaking with the state-run AMNA news agency, Papalexandri said that the excavations to lay the pipe...

Over 400+ Archaeological Sites Discovered in Northern Greece During Construction of Trans Adriatic Pipeline

More new archaeological sites have been uncovered in Central Macedonia as the construction phase of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) continues to traverse through Greece. "Starting off from the largest Regional Unit, and specifically the Municipalities of Langadas and Oraiokastro,...

Greek Shipping Loses to Italy in the Adriatic

Ships with the Greek flag are becoming less common in the Adriatic Sea, as the domination of Italian shipping is now confirmed, a Kathimerini report says. After the exit of Minoan sealines from the Adriatic, only the Attica Group and...

Greece to Support Trans Adriatic Pipeline for Natural Gas

The new government of Greece will support the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) for the transport of natural gas, but in a way that will maximize Greece's benefits from the project, Energy Minister Panayiotis Lafazanis said on Tuesday. The Greek...

Greek-Italian Sea Battle in the Adriatic Sea

It is possible that the traffic volume in the Adriatic Sea lines might present an increase of 5-10 percent in relation to 2012, but Grimaldi Group with the Greek cruise companies Anek Lines and Attica Group, is the one...

Cyclists Send Message Touring the Adriatic

Two cyclists from Igoumenitsa got an early morning start on April 10, to symbolically tour the Adriatic by bicycle. Christos Christou and Giorgos Himonas, decided to convey social messages in this way. “There are life goals. There are solutions to...

“Norman Atlantic” Ferry Disaster Still Haunts Greece

On December 28, 2014, the Norman Atlantic, a passenger ferry, caught fire in the Strait of Otranto in the Adriatic Sea en route from the Greek port of Patras to Ancona, Italy. The Norman Atlantic became one of the deadliest...

Othonoi Island: The Beautiful Westernmost Point of Greece

At the junction of two seas, the Ionian and the Adriatic, there is a beautiful island that is known as the westernmost point of Greece. It was also famous for being Calypso's island in Greek mythology. Located northwest of...

Thessaloniki International Fair: The History of the Region’s Biggest Event

The Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) is a commercial exhibition event of great importance in Greece and Southeastern Europe, taking place annually in Thessaloniki, Greece. This year, the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center will host the from September 9th to September 17th. Thousands...

A Crusader’s History of the Sack of Constantinople

De la Conquête de Constantinople (On the Conquest of Constantinople), one of the oldest surviving examples of French prose, is considered to be the most important historical source on the Fourth Crusade and the tragic Sack of Constantinople. As disturbing...

Greeks Revolted More than 100 Times Before the War of Independence

Greek revolt until the War of Independence started as early as 1481, with Greeks taking arms against the Ottomans 123 times until 1821

The Greek Captain Who Refused to Participate in Bombing of Yugoslavia

Greek Navy Captain Marinos Ritsoudis became famous internationally after he refused to participate in a NATO mission as the organization conducted bombings in Yugoslavia in 1999. In that year, NATO countries, including the US, conducted an aerial bombing campaign on...

Greek Clocks to Fall Back on Sunday as EU Fails to Abolish Daylight Savings Time

Early this Sunday morning, Greeks must remember to turn their clocks back one hour as the country settles into the late Autumn and readies for Winter. As of that day, Greece will no longer be in Summer time. Some may...

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...

Weather Front ''Eteocles'' to Bring Heavy Storms and More Snow to Greece

A new wintry weather front, dubbed "Eteocles," is expected to affect Greece starting on Friday night, bringing rainstorms, heavy snow at higher altitudes, and gale-force winds to the nation. Only a few days after the previous storm ''Dido'' brought heavy...