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Archaeology
Stone Age Wall Found Underwater May be Europe’s Oldest Megastructure
Researchers have found an ancient stone age wall under the sea near Germany's Baltic coast. This wall might be the oldest massive structure built by humans in Europe. It's almost a kilometer long and lies on the seafloor of...
Europe
Champion of Greek Austerity, Wolfgang Schäuble, Dies at 81
The former finance minister of Germany Wolfgang Schäuble, who became a household name in Greece and Europe during the Greek financial crisis, died on Tuesday night. He was 81.
A veteran leading member of the Christian Democrats (CDU), Schäuble was...
Archaeology
Medieval Curse Tablet Summoning Satan Discovered in Germany
In Germany, archaeologists have found a rolled-up piece of lead that they believe might be a medieval "curse tablet" calling upon "Beelzebub," also known as Satan.
At first sight, the researchers believed the "unremarkable piece of metal" was simply discarded...
Diplomacy
Greece Insists on War Reparations From Germany on Massacre Anniversary
Greece insisted on WWII reparations from Germany on the anniversary of the Kalavryta massacre by Nazi forces. The massacre is regarded as the bloodiest atrocity in the country.
In speaking at Kalavryta during the 80th anniversary of the massacre, Defense...
Military
Germany’s Scholz Likely to Block Erdogan’s Fighter Jet Purchase
During their meeting in Berlin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to reject Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's request to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Tensions have escalated due to Turkey's criticism of Israel among other things.
According to Bloomberg, Erdogan...
Greek News
OXI Day: Why Italy Attacked Greece
When Italy attacked Greece on the Albanian front on October 28, 1940, the Hellenic Armed Forces were expecting the move and were well-prepared
Archaeology
Scientists Recreate Fragrance of Egyptian Mummy
Max Planck Institute researchers replicated the fragrance of an Ancient Egyptian noblewoman's mummy from around 1450 BC. The revelation offers a rare glimpse into the long-lost practices of Ancient Egypt, where mummification held a significant place in rituals concerning...
Europe
Walhalla: Germany’s Copy of the Parthenon of Acropolis in Greece
The iconic Parthenon in Athens has inspired many buildings around the world, including Walhalla, Germany's hall of fame.
Preserving historical memory and cultural heritage, this building is one of the most important and majestic monuments of Germany, dating back to...
Diplomacy
Greek PM Cancels Israel Visit After German Chancellor’s Airport Scare
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has canceled his planned trip to Israel after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's plane was evacuated on the Ben Gurion Airport runway following a rocket attack on Tuesday evening.
Greek government sources said the decision to...
Europe
The Diamond-Clad Town Built on an Asteroid Crater
The small town of Nordlingen in Germany is perhaps one of the most visited spots on earth by astronomists, as it is built on an asteroid crater and its buildings are filled with diamonds created by the asteroid impact.
A...