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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Moussaka to Souvlaki, discover the rich Greek cuisine

Be it you're savoring the iconic moussaka, indulging in the simplicity of souvlaki, check out the Greek dishes.


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United Cup: Win in mixed doubles helps Chile stun Greece 2-1

Tomas Barrios Vera and Daniela Seguel defeated Top-10 stars Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7(5), 6-3, 10-6 as Chile pulled off a ...


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Eight Greeks hospitalized after bus crash in Bulgaria

… [Facebook] Ten people, including eight Greeks, were hospitalized after the bus …


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Mad Hatter's to Celebrate 'Gardens of Greece' in April

The 36th-annual Mad Hatter's Luncheon will be themed “Gardens of Greece” on Thursday, April 18 at Rosine Hall at the Dallas Arboretum and ...


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The Ancient Origins Of Modern Greece

Greece's independence was recognized by Britain, France and Russia in 1830 but the country was not called Hellas, as preferred by the freedom ...


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The First African-American Poet and Her Love of Ancient Greece

In 1761, Phillis Wheatley, a young West African girl, was captured and brought to America on a slave ship. There Susanna Wheatley, wife of prominent Boston businessman John Wheatley, bought her at an auction to serve as lady’s maid. The “gap-toothed girl wrapped in nothing more than a quantity of dirty carpet” would soon rise […]


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Spike of Covid-19 Cases Recorded in Greece

A spike of Covid-19 infections has been recorded in Greece over the festive season with experts warning that the peak of the current outbreak to arrive by the end of January. On January 1, the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) said it had recorded 229 new admissions of patients with coronavirus in hospitals in […]


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The Stunning Ancient Greek Theater Discovered on Crete

An ancient Greek theater has recently been discovered at the remote ancient site of Lissos south of Chania on Crete. Facing east, the structure appears to be either an odeum, where musical activities took place, or a bouleuterion, where members of the assembly met. According to preliminary information, the building appears to have been constructed […]


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Head of Ancient Greek Statue of Dionysus Found in Libya

The head of a statue of the Greek god of wine, Dionysus, has been found by an archaeologist in Cyrene in eastern Libya.


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How Greeks around Australia can celebrate Epiphany in 2024

Every year on January 6, Greek people around the world celebrate the day Jesus Christ was christened. Typically, a church service takes place in ...


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Top Greek Archaeological Discoveries Of 2023

2023 has been a remarkable year for Greek archaeology, offering thrilling glimpses into the ancient world and enriching our understanding of history.


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GREECE

Commercial shops throughout Greece will remain closed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, winter sales will start on January 8, 2024, and will last until the ...


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Greece expresses condolences to Japan over earthquake victims

Greece offered its condolences to the government of Japan and its people for the deadly earthquake that hit the country on New Year's Day.


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Riviera Travel offers free drinks package on new Greece cruise

Riviera Travel is offering a free premium drinks package on of its new Athens and Greek islands cruise in partnership with Celestyal Cruises. The 10-night itinerary comprises a one-night hotel stay in ...


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And the Big Loser of Greece’s 2023 Ostrakon Award is….

… kumbaya. Alas, in Greece 2023 was another filled … Carnival time in Athens heading for Thessaloniki collided head-on … going into hiding before Greek-American Capitalist Stefanos Kasselakis … Croatian hooligans – aided by Greeks from Panathinaikos – tangle with …


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Turkish Sense Makes Los Altos Greek Taverna Barbayani a Food Experience

… Tekdemir and Allen Isik know Greek and Turkish food – Tekdemir … , because of the distinctly Greek food and the atmosphere of … being on the Greek islands. “The lighting, the … you’re in Greece,” said Tekdemir. “We brought Greece here to downtown …


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Tsitsipas upbeat after injury hurts Greece's Cup bid

Australian Open title hopeful Stefanos Tsitsipas is downplaying concerns over his fitness after sitting out part of Greece's...


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Turbine components on the move in Greece

Turbine components on the move in Greece ... Cosmatos Group, part of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC), were contracted to unload wind turbine ...


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The Ultimate 7-Day Itinerary For Greece

Greece boasts a millennia-old history with iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and Oracle of Delphi. Modern tourism thrives amidst ancient ruins, ...


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Greek factory activity picks up in December on rising demand

Greek factory activity picked up for … accounts for about 10% of Greece';s economy, rose to … 50 indicate growth in activity. Greece';s manufacturing sector outperformed … of the euro zone. "Greek manufacturers ended 2023 in a …


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Walking with gods in the Greek Peloponnese

Today just four monks inhabit Podromou. Visitors are offered Turkish delight and tea, as enticing cooking smells waft from the kitchen. “The food’s good here,” a bearded monk confides. “We take it in ...


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Mani, Greece: A Destination of Unique Beauty and Rich History

The Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese, Greece has a unique landscape, and its rich history and traditions make it a stunning destination.


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Polar Bear Swim: Thousands Took the Plunge in a Tradition Launched by Greek Immigrant

The Polar Bear Swim, a tradition launched by a Greek immigrant 104 years ago, returned to Vancouver, Canada on New Year's Day.


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Greek stores closed on Tuesday, sales start on Jan. 8

ECONOMY Retail stores in Greece will remain closed on Tuesday, … be generally observed in Piraeus, Thessaloniki, and Patras. Winter sales will …


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Greek Community Cup returns to Melbourne for a second year

… event last year, the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria … has announced the Greek Community Cup will return … said to be announced soon. Greek Community President Bill Papastergiadis says … information, you can visit www.greekcup.com.au


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Five overlooked corners of Greece to visit in 2024

Thought you knew Greece? Our expert sheds light on five lesser-known parts, and why you should visit this year.


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Chile level with Greece after Tsitsipas withdrawal

Stefanos Tsitsipas will be tasked with saving Greece's United Cup campaign in the mixed doubles after his withdrawal from the men's singles helped ...


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Greece Among Best Places to Retire in 2024

Greece has been selected among the top 10 places to retire in 2024 by International Living, a global network of expert expats.


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United Cup Highlights: Greece v Chile

Catch up on the highlights between Greece and Chile from Day 5 of the 2023/24 United Cup Tennis at Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.


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Sakkari begins Greece’s United Cup charge with a bang

… broke sweat as she got Greece’s United Cup campaign off … was abundantly clear as the Greek star kept her foot on … off their United Cup campaign, Greece are in Group B with …


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Sakellaridis sends the Greek fans into a frenzy

Teen Greek star Stefanos Sakellaridis won his second set against Nicolas Jarry as the United Cup crowd went wild.


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Greece visitor arrivals up 10% in Oct-2023

Bank of Greece reported (22-Dec-2023) the following tourism highlights for Oct-2023: Tourist arrivals: 1.7 million, +10.2% year-on-year;.


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NY Asst. DA Bogdanos Returns Legally Owned Objects to Greece?

… to the government of Greece included antiquities with over … sending them back to Italy, Greece, Yemen, Syria, Libya, … Mediterranean-sourced objects from Italy, Greece, or Turkey, for example … sale, 1924, of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Gothic and Renaissance …


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Lindy's Diner to hit the market, Pei Wei and Zorbas Greek closed

Zorbas Greek, a Greek restaurant located at 11225 Montgomery Blvd. NE, also closed its doors earlier this winter, according to its website. Owners ...


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Sakkari begins Greece's United Cup charge with a bang

Greece are off to a winning start in the United Cup with Maria Sakkari in cruise control en route to a 6-0 6-1 win over Chile's Daniela Seguel.


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Sakkari eases past Seguel, Greece leads Chile 1-0 at United Cup

She won all three of her group-play matches last year during Greece's run to the semifinals. In the first set, Sakkari demonstrated the variety of ...


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Greece’s Top 3 Wintertime Destinations for Foodies & Funsters

… from Serres town (100km from Thessaloniki), is protected by Natura 2000 … such as the Bank of Athens and the Volos Railways Station … Neolithic and Palaeolithic artefacts in Greece’s oldest museum, the … you can sample an inventive Greek assortment of meze dishes …


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Did Ancient Greek Hero Odysseus Travel to Ireland?

Homer’s Odyssey tells the tale of Odysseus returning to his home after the Trojan War. For a variety of reasons, the trip is not an easy one. It takes him a full ten years to return home. But the journey from Troy to Ithaca, Odysseus’ home island, should not have been too difficult and certainly not […]


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Ukraine: The Greek Catholic Church Opposes Fiducia supplicans

… the faithful of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.” And he adds … very negative. Without a doubt, Greek Catholics will have a similar …


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