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Unplugged Version of Greece’s Eurovision Song Released
A new unplugged version of the song "Zari," by Greece's Eurovision 2024 Song Contest representative Marina Satti, was uploaded on Tuesday night to the official Eurovision YouTube account.
Marina Satti again takes center stage with her performance, which is accompanied...
Greek News
Castaways Rescued From Tiny Pacific Island After Spelling out âHelpâ in Sand
After a week of being stranded, three castaways were saved from a small Pacific Ocean island by using palm fronds to spell out "HELP" in the sand.
The trio were rescued by a US Navy and Coast Guard operation.
The three...
Diaspora
Delphi Economic Forum Delves Into the Role of Greek Diaspora
A roundtable discussion dedicated to the Greek diaspora was held on Wednesday at the 9th Economic Forum of Delphi, which takes place in Delphi from April 10-13.
The discussion on how the diaspora, counting more than 7 million people worldwide,...
Australia
Greek Entrepreneur Creates First Body Freezing Facility in Australia
A Greek entrepreneur created the first body-freezing facility in Australia aiming to resurrect the dead in the future.
Peter Tsolakides, who became interested in cryonics after reading Robert Ettingerâs book The Prospect of Immortality in the late 60s, founded Southern...
Ancient Greece
Greece Vs Persia: When the Ancient Empires Destroyed Athens and Persepolis
Around 540 BC, the cities of Ionia (Aegean coast of Asia Minor) had been conquered by Persia and thereafter were ruled by native tyrants nominated by the Persian satrap in Sardis. It was 499 BC when the Greek vassal-tyrant...
Ancient Greece
The End of Humanity According to Ancient Greek Mythology
According to ancient Greek mythology, there are five ages known as "The Ages of Man," during which time humanity reaches its peak and then comes to an end.
Hesiod, the Ancient Greek poet, is the most important source for information...
entertainment
Greek Series “Maestro in Blue,” Season 2 Coming to Netflix in May
The acclaimed Greek television series, Maestro in Blue, returns to Netflix for its second season on May 16th.
When Netflix first picked up the series in March 2023, it became the first-ever exclusive worldwide distribution deal for a Greek scripted...
Life
J. Rod: The Conspiracy Theories on the Alien Who Lived in Area 51
Conspiracy theories have created J. Rod the Alien âan extraterrestrial personâ who is said to have been employed by the US government in Area 51.
The J. Rod tales initially surfaced in the 1980s, and several novels and TV series...
Ancient Greece
Finding Your Soulmate, the Ancient Greek Way
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How did people in Ancient Greece view love? What did the greatest thinkers of antiquity say about the eternal quest of finding a soulmate?
Greek News
Google Considers Charge for AI-Powered Search
Google is considering charging for premium features on its generative AI-powered search engine, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the plan.
The tech giant is looking at a variety of options, including incorporating AI-powered search features...
Animals
Takis Shelter: The Greek Man Who Devotes His Life to Stray Animals
Takis Proestakis, a former Greek businessman in the town of Ierapetra, Crete, gave up his comfortable life to devote himself to caring for abandoned dogs and cats at his shelter.
April 4th is World Stray Animals Day, a day dedicated...
events
Delphi Economic Forum in Greece to Focus on ‘The Great Transition’
This year's Delphi Economic Forum, which attracts global attendance, will take place on April 10-13 at the historic town of Delphi, its president Symeon Tsomokos said at a press conference in Athens on Wednesday.
The ninth Delphi Economic Forum's theme...
Business
The Greeks Amongst Forbesâ World Billionaires List 2024
There are 10 Greeks named in the Forbes' World Billionaires list for 2024, a year that has seen more billionaires than ever the magazine says.
According to Forbes, there are 2,781 billionaires in the world, 141 more than last year...
Culture
The Teacher of Arcadia: Rethinking the Story of Modern Greece
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The novel by Greek cinematographer Thodoros Maragos titled "The Teacher of Arcadia and the TALOS 21st Century," is a riveting and timely book that has the power to inspire and change your life, help you rethink the conventional story...
Life
Daylight Savings Time in Greece Begins on Sunday
The daylight savings time will begin in Greece and the rest of the European Union tomorrow.
At 03:00 Greeks will set their clocks to 04:00 as daylight saving time always goes into effect on the last Sunday of March.
Often referred...