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Ancient Greece
Ancient Philistines Were Likely of Greek Origin, DNA Study Shows
Philistines were very likely of Greek origin, as a new DNA study traces the origins of the ancient villains in the Eastern Mediterranean
Ancient Greece
Solar Eclipse Prompted Ancient Greeks to Study the Stars
A Solar eclipse was one of the phenomena that prompted the ancient Greeks to come up with the most brilliant astronomic discoveries.
Greece
Study Finds Greek Kalamata Olives Help Reduce Bad Cholesterol
A study conducted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens found that Kalamata olives help reduce bad cholesterol and improve the overall health of people who include them in their diets.
Olives are well-known for their benefits when eaten...
Greece
Greek Among Sexiest Languages in the World, Study Finds
According to new research conducted by the e-learning platform Preply, Greek is the fifth-sexiest language after Russian, French, Portuguese, and Italian.
Italian was rated the sexiest of all the world's languages.
In the study, the heart rates of participants from diverse...
Education
Afghan Refugee in Greece Awarded Scholarship to Study in US
Arezu, a young Afghan refugee living on the island of Lesvos, Greece, was awarded a scholarship to study in Boston recently.
The 12-year-old girl fled Afghanistan with her family when she was just seven years old. Her mother, Mariam, was...
Greece
Scientific Study Places Santorini Volcano Eruption at 1560 BC
Scientists have reached the conclusion that the Minoan volcanic eruption of Thera (Santorini) occurred at around 1560 BC.
Education
Study Abroad in Greece: College Year in Athens
Greece's majestic landscapes, open-air cultural sites, and relative success with Covid-19 offer a unique opportunity for foreign students.
Education
Greek Students Encouraged to Apply for SNF Study Abroad Opportunities
Through the generosity of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Greek high school students can now apply to take part in student exchanges in one of eighteen destinations across Europe, Asia, North America, and Central and South America, as part of...
Education
More American Students Choose Greece as Study Destination
More and more American students are now choosing to pursue academic opportunities in Greece, according to the "Open Doors 2020" survey, which was recently released by the Institute of International Education.
While Greece has always been a popular destination for...
Greece
New Study Shows Huge Benefits of High-Phenolic Early Harvest Olive Oil
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and the Greek Association of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (GAADRD) announced on Monday the results from a groundbreaking new study on the benefits of early-harvest olive oil.
Their research, undertaken for the first time...
Business
Greece Scores Low in EU Innovation Scoreboard 2020 Study
Despite making considerable progress in recent years, Greece still lags behind other European Union countries in its performance within the vital arena of innovation.
According to the results of the "European Innovation Scoreboard 2020" study, released on Tuesday, the country...
Greece
Greek Scientists Conduct Pioneering Study in Coronavirus Mutation
A pioneering study by Greek scientists at the Hellenic Pasteur Institute (EIP), in collaboration with Athens University Medical School Professor of epidemiology, Sotiris Tsiodras, has been conducted recently and its full findings are expected to be published in the near...
Education
Greek Study Raises Hopes That High Temperatures Could Ease Coronavirus Pandemic
While the data so far has shown conflicting evidence about the impact of atmospheric temperatures on the spread of the coronavirus, a new Greek study appears to show that transmission of the virus in countries with high temperatures is...
Greece
New Scientific Study Places Santorini Volcano Eruption at 1560 BC
Scientists have reached the conclusion that the Minoan volcanic eruption of Thera (Santorini) occurred at around 1560 BC.
Greece
Greek Researchers Study Available Drug in Coronavirus Battle
As scientists around the world are racing to find novel ways to treat, mitigate or prevent infection from the novel coronavirus, Greek doctors announced earlier this week that they are looking at the possibility of administering colchicine, a powerful...