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The Week Wall Street Crashed
This week marks the anniversary of the 1929 Wall Street Crash that plunged America into the Great Depression. It began on October 24th with the drastic fall of share prices on the New York stock exchange. Black Thursday, as...
Diaspora
People of Service, Courage to Be Honored by Oxi Day Foundation
The Oxi Day Foundation announced the honorees who will receive the Oxi Service and Courage Awards on Monday, October 23rd, a few days before the anniversary of the historic "Oxi" (No) Greece said in 1940 to the fascist designs...
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$1.765 Billion Powerball Jackpot Goes to Lucky Player in California
A lucky person in California struck it rich on the evening of Wednesday, October 11, 2023 by scoring a whopping $1.765 billion jackpot in the Powerball game. This victory put an end to a long stretch of time during...
entertainment
Coldplay Athens Concert in Doubt After Closure of Olympic Stadium
The highly anticipated concert by Coldplay in Athens in the summer of 2024 is now in doubt after the closure of the Olympic Stadium for urgent repairs.
The concert announced recently with great fanfare would have been the first performance...
entertainment
Kalle Rovanpera Wins Acropolis Rally 2023
After navigating through the fifteen special stages of this year's Acropolis Rally, Kalle Rovanpera emerged as the triumphant winner. The 22-year-old Finnish driver already won the Rally in 2021.
This year's Acropolis Rally lived up to its reputation as an...
Business
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...
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Spectacular Air Show at Athens Flying Week Event
The Athens Flying Week, the biggest air show in the Balkans with over 500,000 loyal fans worldwide, returned again for another exciting aviation weekend at the Tanagra Airport, on 2 & 3 September.
Flying at this year's show at Tanagra...
Culture
Dutch to Return Stolen Sri Lankan Treasures
In a significant event, the Netherlands officially handed back six historical items to Sri Lanka on August 28, 2023. These Sri Lankan treasures, dating back to colonial times, hold special value, including a remarkable cannon adorned with gold, silver,...
Business
2023 Concordia Summit to Bring Together Top Leaders of the World
The 2023 Concordia Annual Summit will convene from September 18th to September 20th in New York City alongside the UN General Assembly.
From the role of the international community in addressing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the need for private-sector...
Europe
The Biggest Loch Ness Monster Hunt Is Taking Place This Week
Monster hunters have convened in the Scottish Highlands of the United Kingdom this weekend for a significant endeavor—the pursuit of the perpetually mysterious Loch Ness Monster. This marks the most extensive quest for the fabled creature in over half...
Diaspora
National Hellenic Museum to Hold Annual Gala in Chicago
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) will hold its annual gala supporting the museum’s mission to share Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek-American story. The upcoming event will include fine dining, live music, dancing, and a spectacular auction.
The gala...
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Emmy Awards Postponed Amid Actor and Writer Strikes
Broadcaster Fox and the TV Academy have postponed the 75th Emmy Awards ceremony. The event was originally planned for September 18.
This decision comes amid the ongoing writers' and actors' strikes in Hollywood, which have caused significant challenges for the...
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Fifa Bans One Love Armband for Women’s World Cup
Players will not be allowed to wear the One Love armband during matches at this summer's 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup. However, they will have the opportunity to wear armbands supporting other causes.
Fifa, the international governing body of football,...
Celebrities
Madonna Found Unconscious and Taken to Hospital
The 64-year-old pop icon, Madonna, was discovered in an unconscious state in New York over the weekend and was swiftly admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where she received overnight intubation to assist her breathing.
In a recent announcement...
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Greek-American Oscar Winner To Open Evia Green Cinema Festival
Two-time Academy Award-winner Alexander Payne will open the 2nd Evia Film Project, Greece's first green cinema festival, running June 20-24.