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Hundreds of Worshipers Visit St. Paisios' Tomb

Hundreds of worshipers traveled to Thessaloniki, Greece, in order to pay their respects to the recently canonized St. Paisios, whose tomb is located at the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian. It is estimated that a total of 1,500 people visit...

Alexander the Great Statue to Be Placed in Downtown Athens

A statue of Alexander the Great created over two decades ago will be placed in downtown Athens, Greece, after the Central Archaeological Council (KAS) gave its approval. Meanwhile, Delta Municipality mayor in Thessaloniki Mimis Fotopoulos came in contact with Athens mayor Giorgos...

Greek Council of State Approves Return of Municipal Police

The Council of State, Greece’s highest administrative court, on Tuesday approved the coalition plan to re-establish the municipal police within the national police force. The municipal police was disbanded in the summer of 2013 as part of the government’s effort...

More Ancient Structures Possibly Found at Amphipolis Tomb

While people across the globe are standing on their toes waiting for the DNA analysis results on the skeleton found in Amphipolis tomb, a scientific team from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is currently mapping the geophysical situation of the area...

Thousands of Athenians in Solidarity With French Citizens' Rally

With the participation of thousands, holding black banners with the phrase "Je suis Charlie" ("I am Charlie"), Athenians expressed their solidarity with the people of France and condemned the deadly attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo satirical...

Documentary 'Agora: From Democracy to the Market' to Premiere in Greece [Video]

After its world premiere at CPH:DOX - Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival, acclaimed Greek documentarist Yorgos Avgeropoulos' "Agora" will have its national premiere and theatrical release in cinemas on January 15, during a pre-election period that finds Greek citizens amidst...

Five Greeks Still Missing After Ferry Tragedy

Five Greeks are still missing after the fire accident on passenger ferry "Norman Atlantic." Greek newspaper "Proto Thema" found the families of the missing and painted their portraits using the full of agony words of their relatives: Vangelis Karavangelis The 55-year-old man...

Triple Homicide in Northern Greece

A 55-year-old man in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, murdered his sister, her husband and their 12-year-old boy at their home in the area of Oraiokastro. It appears that Athanasios Kamaris, the 55-year-old perpetrator, who used to work as a taxi driver,...

4-Year-Old Girl Found Next to Dead Father in Northern Greece

A tragic incident occurred in Evros, northern Greece, when a 4-year-old girl was found curled up next to her father who had passed away, trying to protect herself from the cold. The child and the young man’s body were found...

Major Greek Cities Preparing Shelters and Aid During Ongoing Cold Snap

The municipal services of major Greek cities on Monday said they were fully ready to provide support to the homeless during the upcoming cold snap, which is forecasted to hit Greece in the next few hours. In Athens, the municipal...