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Greece
Greek Woman Allegedly Buried Alive by Accident
Police in northern Greece are investigating a cemetery worker's testimony that a woman revived in her grave shortly after being buried and called for help, only to die before she could be extracted.
The verdict of the six coroners who...
Australia
John Svigos: Greek-Australian Doctor Who Saves Thousands of Lives
Over the last few years, Australian media and Indonesian newspapers have been swirling with talk of John Svigos, a Greek-Australian gynecologist and obstetrician who has saved hundreds of lives in Bali. His work's life work has significantly reduced mortality for...
Crime
Riot Policeman Found Guilty for Attack on Photojournalist
On Thursday, a Greek Misdemeanors Court handed down an eight-month jail sentence, suspended pending appeal, to a 27-year-old riot police officer found guilty of striking photojournalist Tatiana Bolari while she was covering a protest rally in downtown Athens on October...
Education
Which Countries Greeks Choose for Their Studies
Despite the economic crisis and high cost of tuition and residence, the United Kingdom still remains the first choice for Greeks who wish to study abroad.
The Greek Parliament has received data from the National Academic Recognition Information Center (Hellenic...
Cyprus
Cruise Liner Rescues 300 Syrian Refugees Near Cyprus
A cruise liner returning from Greece has rescued approximately 300 Syrian refugees whose trawler had run into trouble at the sea area off Paphos, Cyprus.
The cruise liner had been en route from the Greek island of Syros to Limassol when...
events
Heraklion in Crete Filled with Beautiful Policewomen
Women police officers are expected to arrive in Heraklion, Crete, over the next few weeks, beautifying the local police force with their presence.
Women police officers will be visiting the Cretan city from across the globe in order to participate in the "1st...
Greece
6.3 Million Greeks Threatened by Poverty
A shocking report of the Parliamentary Budget Office regarding the economic situation of Greek households revealed that approximately 6.3 million Greeks are threatened by poverty.
Approximately 2.5 million Greeks are living below the poverty line, while 3.8 million are in direct danger of...
Greece
Court of Human Rights Slams Greece for Inhumane Detention Conditions
On Thursday, the Court of Human Rights accepted the appeal of 16 prisoners of Greek, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish and American origin currently held in detention in Nafplio. Greece was condemned for the violation of Article 3 of the Human Rights...
Greece
Mayors Continue To Deny Aiding the State In Evaluation Scheme
Greek Minister of Administrative Reform Kyriakos Mitsotakis will pass on to Supreme Court prosecutor Efterpi Koutzamani the personal details of the five mayors who have refused to provide the Ministry the relevant data needed for the ongoing evaluation of...
Art
Guardian Tribute to Major Art Exhibition in Athens
The British newspaper The Guardian recently made an extensive tribute to artist Tino Sehgal's forthcoming exhibition in Athens. The exhibition, which will be held at the Roman Agora in central Athens on September 25-28, focuses on peripatetic philosophy. According to the article,...
Crime
Seven Greek Teachers Charged For Child Pornography Possession
Seven Greek teachers – four in Athens, three from other parts of the country – have been arrested by the Electronic Crime Unit on charges related to child pornography possession. Education Minister Andreas Loverdos has requested their names from the Unit head, Manolis...
Greece
Greece Brings War Against the Islamic State
On Thursday, the Greek Foreign Ministry announced that Greece will vouch its political and military support for the coalition against the Islamic State.
Greece will lend humanitarian and military aid to the American-led coalition, officials said. The Greek General Staff has...
Europe
Greek Ambassador to Germany Panagiotis Zografos Resigns
In a surprise move, Greek ambassador to Germany Panagiotis Zografos resigned from his post just 24 hours after Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.
The 60-year-old diplomat, who is Samaras' second cousin, was...
Greek News
Greek Speaks up about Devastating Disease
Thalassemia originated in the Mediterranean region. A genetic illness, it is a disorder characterized by the weakening and destruction of red blood cells caused by missing genes that hinder the body from making hemoglobin. The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, a 501...
Business
Greek Coffee Chain Among Best in Southern Europe
According to Fortune magazine, the Greek coffee chain Coffee Island ranks among the 10 best coffee chains in southern Europe.
The European Coffee Awards are the most prestigious awards in the coffee industry. Organized for the seventh consecutive year by Allegra Group,...