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Sunday, June 30, 2024

The Greek making sure the Paris Games come off without a hitch

Lambis Konstantinidis, director of planning and coordination for the events, talks to Kathimerini about the behind-the-scenes preparations. The Greek ...


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Wildfire breaks out in Evros, northern Greece

A fire broke out on Sunday morning in the Soufli area of Evros in northern Greece. According to the fire department, the fire is burning in an ...


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Germany Returns Watch of Greek Prisoner of War after 80 Years

Germany returned the watch of a Greek prisoner of war from the Nazi era. The watch was returned to his granddaughter after 80 years. This was done through the Arolsen Archives international center. According to the Deutsche Welle report, the prisoner was Vasilios Kontogeorgiou, a prosecutor in the city of Volos who was arrested by […]


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Fire on Serifos Island, Greece Damages Houses, Chapels

The fire on Serifos island is without an active front after the the Hellenic Fire Service’s all-night battle with the flames. Houses, chapels, and warehouses were damaged, as the fire was fanned by strong winds and raged uncontrollably. Dozens of volunteers from Syros and Piraeus helped firefighters extinguish the blazes that had been raging since […]


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Two wildfires fueled by strong winds near Greece's capital

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Greek firefighters battle wildfires for second day amid strong winds

By Elias Marcou and Giorgos Moutafis. ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek firefighters were battling two wildfires near Athens on Sunday amid strong winds, ...


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Olympics history: Greek roots, modern era, future plans, more

What is the origin of the Olympics? The first Olympic Games were held in the summer of 776 B.C. in Greece as a celebration in honor of Zeus, the father and king of the gods and goddesses in Greek ...


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Greek firefighters battle to tame new wildfire

Dozens of firefighters, backed up by 17 water-carrying aircraft, fought to tame the new fire in a sparsely-populated area near the town of Keratea, some 35 kilometers (22 miles) south of Athens. With ...


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Greek Firefighters Battle Large Wildfire Southeast of Athens

A new wildfire burned in the Greek town of Keratea, some 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of Athens, as strong winds continued to ignite blazes and keep the nation on high alert. The fire burnt ...


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Turkish-Greek tensions rise again over continental shelf claims

The Turkish newspaper Milliyet reported on Sunday Greece and the Greek Cypriots on the divided island of Cyprus south of Türkiye attempted to violate ...


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President says will punish those usurping Greek Cypriot property

We will do everything possible to punish those responsible for usurping Greek Cypriot property, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, ...


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Two wildfires are burning near Greece's capital, fueled by strong winds

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Two large wildfires were burning Sunday near Greece's capital of Athens, and authorities sent emergency messages for some residents to evacuate and others to stay at home and ...


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Greece exhibits ancient artefacts

The objects, unearthed from the foothill of the Acropolis hill that hosts the Parthenon temple, have been restored and are part of a site Greece calls ...


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Democracies, Republics, and Ancient Greek Philosophy

Guest article written by Dimitris Aristopoulos Occasionally, there is discussion about how democratic Western governments truly are. Are they the type of democracy with which the ancient Greeks were familiar, or do they deviate from this? To determine the extent to which our modern political systems resemble democracies or republics, ancient Greek philosophy and specific philosophers’ […]


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Greek Neobank Snappi Secures ECB Universal License

Snappi, the pioneering Greek neobank, has obtained a universal banking license from the European Central Bank (ECB), following a proposal by the Bank of Greece. This approval marks a crucial milestone ...


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On Greece and World War II Reparations from Germany

... Greece – of the gruesome invading German Nazi military on June 10, 1944 ... Greece. Millions of innocent peoples have perished in time of war ...


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Despite Heatwaves, Overtourism, Greece Eyes World Tourism Power

ATHENS – While acknowledging overtourism could ruin the reasons why people come to Greece, the government is seeking more in the face of rivals ...


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Greece announces Olympic Qualifiers squad

Greece coach Vassilis Spanoulis decided on the 12 players that will compile the national team roster in the upcoming Olympic Qualifying Tournament of ...


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Czech Republic vs Greece, Match 5

Czech Republic vs Greece, Match 5 - Live Cricket Score. ECI Czechia-Greece, 2024 | 30 Jun 2024, Sun, 8:30 PM IST | Scott Page Field, Vinor, Prague.


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Giannis Antetokounmpo heads Greece's final OQT roster

Olympiacos Piraeus' guard Michalis Lountzis and former Panathinaikos and Peristeri forward Nikos Chougkaz were the last cuts from Greece's ...


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List of Amazing Free Protected Beaches in Greece Rises to 238

Forty free additional beaches in Greece have been added to a list compiled by the Environment and Energy Ministry for a total of 238. These are the protected beaches, the so-called Untrodden Beaches, meaning that they are free to the public and not open to any kind of commercial use. The list is compiled in […]


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Dunnes Stores’ fans set to love NEW mesmerising midi dress just €35 – and it oozes Greek vibes

The midi dress features a mesmerising Greek inspired pattern in blues and white. It’s the perfect option for special occasions or an evening out on vacation. Dunnes Stores said the frock is perfect ...


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Greece fighting dozens of wildfires braces for worse to come

Accustomed to scorching summers, Greece faces a tough wildfire season after its warmest winter and earliest heatwave on record, with temperatures hitting 44°C (111°F). According to Athens News Agency, ...


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Diglossia: When the Greek Language Was Barely Understood

Greek diglossia, which refers to the coexistence of two distinct varieties of the Greek language, has been a fascinating and uniquely Greek topic that culminated in the 20th century. It was nothing new, however, as it had been a defining feature of Greek society and culture for centuries. Today, we can say that it is […]


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Greek firefighters tame wildfire on island of Serifos

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek firefighters managed to contain on Sunday a wildfire that had raged uncontrolled overnight on the Aegean island of ...


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Overtourism Forces Greece to Curb Cruise Ship Arrivals

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said it is imperative to take measures to cap the number of cruise ships arriving daily in Greece's most ...


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Forty Free Beaches in Greece Have Been Added to the List of 198

Forty additional free beaches in Greece have been added to a list compiled by the Environment and Energy Ministry for a total of 238.


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Uncertain times for Greece's political leaders

Tom Ellis, the editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the challenges facing Greece's political leaders amid ...


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Greece to become 'unique global tourism power,' says minister

A new bill introduced to Parliament will bring the country closer to the dream of “establishing Greece as a global tourism power that is unique ...


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Greece increases number of 'untrodden' beaches to 238

Greece increases number of 'untrodden' beaches to 238 ... The number of protected, so-called “untrodden,” beaches has been expanded by 40 to a total of ...


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Live Cricket Score | CZE vs GRE Scorecard, ECI Czechia-Greece

Czech Republic vs Greece Live Score - Catch live cricket score, ball by ball commentary & highlights of CZE vs GRE, ECI Czechia-Greece Online.


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In a word: Is it all Greek to you too?

In a word: Is it all Greek to you too? A doctor who studied psychology, which comes from the root words 'psycho' (soul; spirit) and 'logy' (study of) ...


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How moussaka made it into the pantheon of Greek gastronomy

On March 25th each year Greeks celebrate Independence Day with parades and abundant feasts of bakaliaros skordalia, delicately battered cod with ...


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Greekfest features food, Greek dancers and fun

The St Spyridon Dance Troupe dances during the 80th Annual Greek Festival, Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Deland Park in Sheboygan, Wis.


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Wildfires fanned by strong winds rage on Greek island

ATHENS: A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds raged uncontrolled on the Greek island of Serifos today, prompting authorities to order several hamlets ...


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Thousands attend EuroPride 2024 parade in Thessaloniki, Greece

About 15000 people attended the annual EuroPride parade Saturday, police said, in support of the LGBTQ2S+ community in the northern Greek city of ...


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Friday, June 28, 2024

British man dies off Greek island

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US Tourists Face Roaming Issues in Greece

Many tourists from the US in Greece and other countries this week faced roaming issues because of a cellular data outage ...


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Greece accuses North Macedonia of irredentism

Leadership of North Macedonia is moving further and further away from good neighborly relations,’ says Greek Foreign Ministry - Anadolu Ajansı ...


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Short week? In Greece you work 6 days a week with 7% more salary

While the rest of the world is reducing the working week, Greece appears to be going in the opposite direction to boost productivity and economic ...


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Greece breaks up an orchestra

Greece breaks up an orchestra ... The Athens Camerata has been disbanded over an accumulation of debts. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni told parliament ...


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Top Resorts For Family Vacations in Greece

When planning your family vacations in Greece, it is important to select the appropriate resort to ensure you have an unforgettable experience. Whether you are traveling with young children or your grandparents, you just need to know where to stay to have a great time. Let’s look at the top resorts for families vacationing in […]


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Team Bahamas falls to Greece in scrimmage game

In a challenging finale to their men’s international friendly games at the Aegean Acropolis Tournament inside the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Piraeus, Attica, Greece, Team Bahamas fell to Greece, ...


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Greece Charges Wealthy Kazakh Yachters Over Island Wildfire

Eight Kazakhstan citizens, all of whom have since returned home, have been charged over a wildfire that broke out on the Greek island of Hydra, ...


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Greece's Finecor Oil Bunkering Plans Global Expansion

The company is reportedly planning an expansion ti Singapore, the UAE and Malta, as well as considering acquiring storage capacity in Greece.


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I’ve been to 25 Greek islands – and this one is my favourite

I’ve been visiting the Greek islands for 30 years and have explored 25 of them, yet it was only relatively recently that this Aegean outlier finally registered on my radar. Fascinated, I pored over ...


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MUNA – Live at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles

Going through the motions of the band's three studio albums, the listeners at home follow the journey MUNA and the fans at The Greek Theatre embarked ...


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The Battles of Ancient Greece That Shaped Western Civilization

Ancient Greece witnessed numerous significant battles that played pivotal roles in shaping its history and Western civilization. These battles ranged from repelling foreign invasions and preserving Greek independence to expanding Macedonian power and transforming the political landscape of the Greek city-states. While different historians and scholars may have varying opinions on the most important battles, […]


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Eurobank named ‘Best Sub-Custodian Bank’ in Cyprus and Greece

Eurobank has been awarded a prestigious distinction in the field of post-custodial services, being named “Best Sub-Custodian Bank 2024” in Cyprus and Greece by the esteemed Global Finance magazine.


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British National Found Dead on Spetses, Greece

A British national was found dead Friday morning on the island of Spetses, Greece. His body was discovered by residents at the Tsaldari wharf in the Old Port of the island. According to preliminary ...


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