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Greece Fined for Death of Syrian Refugee Shot by Coastguards

The European court of human rights has ruled that Greece violated a Syrian refugee's right to life when coastguards opened fire on a migrant smugglers' vessel and the Syrian was shot in the head. The Strasbourg-based court ruled that Greece...

Images Reveal 400 Roman Empire Forts in the Middle East

Declassified images taken by US spy satellites during the Cold War have revealed hundreds of previously unknown Roman-era forts in the Middle East, particularly in what is now Iraq and Syria, resulting in a plethora of new archaeological discoveries. Some...

Turkish Drone Shot Down by US-Led Forces in Syria, Reports Say

In northern Syria, reports indicate that a Turkish drone was downed by US-led forces amidst escalating tensions in the region. This came after US-backed Syrian Kurdish forces said Turkish attacks had killed eight people following a bombing in Ankara...

1,700-Year-Old Bronze Ring Found in Ancient Greek City in Israel

A young teenager recently made a new discovery at a park located in Israel. Thirteen-year-old Itamar Grossman was exploring Sussita National Park, which sits atop the remains of the ancient Hellenistic city of Hippos (“horse” in Greek). While he...

Stunning Greek Mosaics Uncovered in Syria

A rare and stunning mosaic panel depicting Greek scenes has recently been uncovered in the Homs province of Syria. Experts say it dates back to the Roman era. Syrian state news agency SANA reported that archeologists unearthed the sizeable mosaic...

Byzantine-era Castle in Syria at Risk After Earthquake

The Byzantine-era castle in Syria, Fortress of Saladin, is in danger of collapse following the deadly earthquakes that hit Syria and Turkey in February. The castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has survived centuries of conflict, has fissured walls...

New Deadly Earthquake Hits Turkey

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the city of Antakya, Turkey on Monday, near the epicenter of the massive quakes that devastated Turkey and Syria on 6 February. Initial reports say that at least six people were killed and dozens were...

Greek Youth Choir Sings Mikis Theodorakis Songs for Turkey, Syria

A youth choir sang compositions of the late and globally acclaimed Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis near the Acropolis on Tuesday to express their solidarity for the Turkish and Syrian children affected by last week's devastating earthquakes. The choir of the...

Greece Sends 160 Trucks of Humanitarian Aid to Turkey and Syria

Greece is sending 160 trucks of humanitarian aid to Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the massive earthquake that left tens of thousands homeless. The first major consignment of aid from Athens municipalities and the Attica regional authority will...

Rescue Efforts Continue For Sixth Day After Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

The search for survivors under the rubble continued by international rescue teams for the sixth day in quake-hit Turkey.