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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

50 Great Greek Wines event makes a splash in London

The organizer was the Greek master of wine (MW) Yiannis Karakasis, and it was attended by 33 wineries from Greece and by the UK's leading wine ...


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Lasus of Hermione: The Poet Who Revolutionized Greek Music

At some point during the 6th century BC, a lyric poet named Lasus of Hermione was born in the region of Argolis in Greece. He was to leave a truly significant mark on the world of ancient Greek poetry and music. Even though his works have been lost in time, Lasus is remembered as an […]


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One&Only opens second Greek resort on Athenian Riviera

One&Only has unveiled its second Greek resort, One&Only Kea Island, marking the 14th addition to its global collection of luxury properties. The ...


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Cabinet Lauds Outcomes Of Amir's Visits To Cyprus, Greece

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held at its seat at the Amiri Diwan ...


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In Iowa, Greek and Serbian Orthodox Churches Food Fair Sets Record

The 44th annual Greek Food Fair Festival in Des Moines, Iowa began with a bang, a record-breaking turnout on the first day, people lured by food, ...


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Faced with bus driver shortage, Greece increases walking distances

The Greece school board Tuesday approved a set of resolutions that will make some children walk farther to their bus stop or school building, ...


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Feta Cheese Drives Political Debate Over Greek Food Prices

As the cost of shopping at the supermarket remains a gripe for Greeks, the country’s famed Feta cheese is driving a political debate over what – or who – is responsible for the high prices. Feta, the High Prices of Greek Food, and the Political Debate Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has stated that multinationals – […]


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The Ancient Greek Letter that was Eaten by Mice

A correspondence about an ancient Greek letter that was eaten by mice is certainly one of the funniest anecdotal archaeological findings. Or the message scratched on a wooden tablet telling the recipient to kill the person who delivered it. One wonders if indeed the recipient murdered the messenger. The mice-eaten letter was sent by a […]


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Greek Navy Extends Drills to Block Russian Oil Tankers

The Greek Navy has extended its drills in an area of water just off the country’s southeastern Peloponnese coast, effectively blocking Russian oil from being transferred to other ships. The Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service website shows that exercises in the Laconian Gulf, about 110 miles southwest of Athens, will now continue until July 15, an […]


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Philologist and Greek Community language coordinator Alexandros Gannadakis dies ...

Alexandros Giannadakis, philologist and Greek Community of Melbourne coordinator of ancient Greek courses and adult Greek courses, ...


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Exclusive: Egyptian man who survived shipwreck denies causing Greece boat disaster

Ahmed Alkwrab thought his ordeal was over last June when he survived one of the deadliest shipwrecks ever recorded in the Mediterranean Sea and finally set foot on European soil.


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Hot property: five homes for sale in the Cyclades, Greece

What A main villa and guest house on a 4,000 sq m plot with a total of six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Other amenities include an office, fireplaces in the living areas, a distinctive pool and ...


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Tosa Greek Fest Is Celebrating Its 55th Anniversary This Weekend

From June 7-9, Tosa Greek Fest will celebrate Greek culture with live performances from local Greek musicians and dance groups, Greek food, ...


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Exempting Homes Near Forests, Greece Girds for New Fiery Summer

... Greece on July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris, File). ATHENS – Greece is preparing for another hot summer – record heat has already struck ...


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Greece rising: An international freight center

What is Greece's status as a maritime hub today, and how can it ensure an even more important role in the international freight market? Greece is ...


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Greece and Albania have an open case in European elections

Greece's ruling party has nominated to the European Parliament the mayor of Himarë, Fredi Beleri, convicted in Albania of buying votes.


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Premiums rise by over 14% in Greece

According to Greece-based Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies, insurers' gross written premiums increased by 14.3% year-on-year to €1.4 ...


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How Did Ancient Greek Armies Feed their Soldiers?

“An army marches on its stomach,” the famous French general and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte is believed to have said. This statement would have rung just as true thousands of years earlier for the armies of ancient Greece as it did during the Napoleonic Wars of the 19th and 18th centuries, or indeed for any military […]


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MEGADETH, JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON & BEHEMOTH To Headline 2024 Greece Release Festival Season

Judas Priest was a popular favorite at Release Athens in 2022 and are returning on July 21 st for a landmark night for all Greek metalheads alongside Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden. With them, one of ...


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ECB to approve Greek banks' request to resume dividend payment after 16 years, sources say |

By Lefteris Papadimas ATHENS (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is expected to approve a request by Greek banks to resume the payment of ...


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Libya invites Greek companies back, seeks resumed flights

Minister of Transport Mohamed Al-Shahoubi has invited Greek companies to operate within Libya and reinstate direct flights between Greece and ...


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Greek Festival returns to Peterborough this Sunday

There will be 2,200 skewers of souvlaki, 200 portions of lamb, 1,000 portions of Greek salad and hundreds of Greek cookies and baklava served this Sunday at the Greek Festival in Peterborough.


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Foneas: The Greek Beach Too Beautiful for Its Name

One of the most beautiful beaches in Messinia in the Peloponnese carries one of the least attractive names you could possibly imagine. But once you get to Foneas (“Killer”) Beach in Greece, you will forget its unfortunate name and surrender to its magical landscape. The central feature of Foneas is the huge rock in the […]


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Santo Mine, Santorini, Greece, hotel review

This is the first Santorini venture for family-owned Metaxa hospitality group, one of Greece's leading independent hotel owners, which was founded in ...


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Greece: Anti-war activists to demonstrate in Athens, June 8

Activists to demonstrate in Athens, Greece, 13:00 June 8 to denounce war and imperialism. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.


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Sandra Greek OBITUARY

Greek, Sandra, 61 years young, passed away suddenly January 24, 2008. A loving wife, mother and grandma was born on March 18, 1946. Sandy is survived by Doug, her loving husband of 41 years; a son, ...


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Food Truck Rodeo supports Greece scholarship fund

Greece, N.Y. - Proceeds from a food truck event on Tuesday will support some exceptional students and honor a former Deputy Supervisor. Music fans gathered at Greece Town Hall for the Jerry J. Helfer Memorial Food Truck Rodeo and to listen to The Zac Brown Tribute Band during the town's Summer Concert Series.


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The Refugees Who Stayed in Greece When Everyone Else Moved West

When Morteza Mousavi was 15 years old, a Taliban “recruiter” came calling at his house in eastern Afghanistan. His pitch: He poured boiling water ...


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Heatwave in Greece Sets Record for Early June

A heatwave that hit Greece on Tuesday and continues on Wednesday has set a new record for the first week of June


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Greece submits bill on western territorial waters extension

Greece's conservative government has submitted a bill to parliament to extend the western limit of its territorial waters in the Ionian Sea to 12 ...


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Early fires an ominous Greek summer warning–experts

A year after one of Greece's worst wildfire seasons left over 20 people dead, a record-breaking warm winter and high spring temperatures are raising fears of another fierce ...


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Türkiye backs Greece in Elgin Marbles dispute

In a significant development expected to bolster Greece’s stance, Türkiye has thrown its support behind the neighboring country’s ongoing campaign to reclaim Elgin Marbles from the United Kingdom.


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Early fires an ominous Greek summer warning: experts

Early fires an ominous Greek summer warning: experts. Athens (AFP) – A year after one of Greece's worst wildfire seasons left over 20 people dead ...


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Greek-Owned Ship Damaged Twice in Red Sea Missile Attacks

Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-owned ship was struck by missile attacks twice on Tuesday in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, according to ...


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Greek language teachers “empowered” by annual conference

The Greek Language Teachers Association of Victoria held its annual conference on Sunday at the facilities of St. John's College with an impressive turnout, including educators from most private, ...


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The Greek Origins of Saint Mark’s Horses in Venice

Attributed to ancient Greek sculptor Lysippos, the exquisite bronze horses adorning the basilica of Saint Mark in Venice have their own fascinating story to tell.


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Way Forward Programme puts a Greek spin on Mamma Mia for charity show

... Greek twist. A unique take on a beloved classic. The storyline centres around Donna, who finds herself perplexed by the arrival of her ex-god ...


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Canaan, Reds meet Greens for Greek Basket title

... Greek basketball giants engage in a three-game series to decide this season's champion of the Greek HEBA A1 League. Murray State fans, of course ...


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The Most Important Ancient Greek Colonies in History

The first ancient Greek colonies were established as early as the 8th century BC, while wide colonization continued through the 5th


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Greece schools seeing shortage of bus drivers, causing delays

Changes are being proposed to cut down on late bus arrivals in the Greece Central School District.A common theme around Tuesday's meeting was the ...


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Greece Named World's Second Friendliest Nation in Global Study

A new study by Remitly, found Greece to be the world's second friendliest nation. The global research utilised The Big 5 Personality Test to ...


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Stefanios Tsitsipas, from Greek god to Haitian zombie

But the Greek is well informed about what 'voodoo' is, although reducing it only to his match against Carlos Alcaraz is, perhaps, more voluntarism ...


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Holy Trinity Greek Festival June 6–9 2024.

Traditional Greek Food and Desserts, Ethnic Greek Dance performances, DJ Music and Dancing Church Tours, Family and Friends Fun and Entertainment, ...


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Greek FM Gerapetritis in New York

FILE PHOTO / GANP - D. PANAGOS Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in NY. February 2024. ATHENS –.


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Greek Food Fest kicks off in Scranton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Grape leaves, lamb, and baked chicken: The Greek Food Fest in Lackawanna County is back for its 100th ...


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Greek Festival returns to Peterborough June 9

This weekend marks the 29th annual Greek Festival in Peterborough. Music, food, and dancers will be featured at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church ...


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The Short-Lived Greek College of Oxford, England

The Greek College, established in 1699, was a short-lived attempt to create a separate learning institution for Greek Orthodox students at the University of Oxford, England, during the 17th century, when there was regular contact between Eastern Orthodoxy and the various protestant churches. During the seventeenth century and the first quarter of the eighteenth, Anglicans […]


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