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Europe
What Has Russia Ever Done For Greece?
The state of ties between Greece and Russia is dire. The negative energy is evident in the words and deeds of both parties.
The Greek government ordered all its embassies abroad to refrain from inviting diplomats from Belarus and Russia...
Greek News
Greece’s Mitsotakis Faces No-Confidence Vote in Parliament
Greece's conservative government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis is facing a no-confidence vote in parliament after five opposition parties joined forces to table the motion last week. The ruling New Democracy has accepted the challenge.
The vote was triggered by allegations that...
Ancient Greece
New Find May Confirm That Amazons, Ancient Female Warriors, Existed
Excavations of bronze age burial sites have uncovered battle-scarred female archers, leading some archaeologists to posit that Amazons, the famed female warriors of Greek legend who are largely believed to be mythical, may have really existed.
In Greek mythology, the...
Basketball
Basketball Legend Nick Galis Honored by Consulate of Greece in Chicago
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago honored Greek basketball legend Nick Galis for his contribution to Greek sports, with his presence in the US city being the reason he was not able to attend the celebration of his...
Politics
UN Security Council Votes for Gaza Ceasefire-US Abstains
For the first time, the UN Security Council has called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza. The US abstained rather than using its veto. This was in a move away from its previous position.
The resolution also demands the immediate...
Archaeology
Archaeological Site of Messene, Greece, to Get Visitor-Friendly Upgrades
The Central Archaeological Council of Greece has approved visitor-friendly upgrades at the renowned archaeological site of ancient Messene in the southwest Peloponnese, it was announced on Monday.
Ancient Messene was excavated by the late Petros Themelis, a Greek classical archaeologist...
Diplomacy
What Positions Did World Powers Take in the Greek War of Independence?
The Greek Revolution, also known as the Greek War of Independence, which lasted approximately from 1821 to 1830, was a foundational event in the history of modern Greece. This war, which is also known simply as "the Revolution" amongst...
Greece
Theodoros Kolokotronis: The Ultimate Symbol of the Greek War of Independence
Theodoros Kolokotronis is undoubtedly the ultimate symbol of the Greek War of Independence, which took place from 1821 to 1830.
Greek News
Theo James, Star of Netflix’s “The Gentlemen,” Is Half-Greek
The star of the trending Netflix series The Gentlemen, Theo James, is half-Greek. He is the son of a Greek father and Scottish mother.
Viewers have been Googling more details about the actor’s life, and they’ve come across his real...
Greek News
SYRIZA’s Stefanos Kasselakis Joins Parade on Greek Independence Day
Stefanos Kasselakis, the leader of Greece's main opposition party, SYRIZA, who is currently doing his military service joined the military parade for Independence Day at the town of Thebes.
He was seen parading with other freshers in the center of...
Greece
The American Slave Who Fought in the Greek War of Independence
Ayios Ioannis Church in Argos was the site of a commemoration of the life of notable former slave and American philhellene James Williams.
Greek News
Military Parade in Athens Marks Greek Independence Day
On Monday, Greece commemorated the 203rd anniversary of the War of Independence with a grand military parade in the capital, Athens.
Thousands of Greeks gathered in Athens for the occasion, which is marked by the military parade every year. The...
Greek News
New US Film Delves Into Papanicolaou’s Cancer Breakthrough
A new US film that highlights the Greek doctor's George Papanicolaou cancer breakthrough in the 1920s premieres on PBS stations on March 26th.
“The Cancer Detectives,” tracks the fascinating and surprisingly frustrating backstory of the Pap smear, a cervical cancer...
Greek News
Spectacular Drone Show in Athens Marks Greek Independence Day
A spectacular drone show on Sunday evening, marking Greek Independence Day, turned the sky in the center of Athens into a colorful canvas with 3D figures, animated shapes, logos and text messages.
A total of 250 drones created seven of...
Greece
Fireships: How Greece’s Daring Sailors Destroyed the Turkish Fleet
The fireships were a weapon of necessity used by the skilled sailors of the Greek navy to a devastating, asymmetric effect during the Greek War of Independence.