Back in the 1960s, Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Greek business magnate husband Aristotle Onassis put it on the map by visiting, and now it’s loved by Lady Gaga and Cate Blanchett — whose name jumps out ...
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Sunday, July 7, 2024
Greek Frigate Shoots Down Houthi Drones in the Red Sea
Greek frigate Psara participating in the EU “Aspides” operation protecting ship routes in the Red Sea shot down drones fired by Houthi rebels against a commercial vessel, the Ministry of Defense said on Sunday. This was the first engagement of the Psara frigate in the Red Sea, off Yemen, since it replaced Hydra recently. According […]
All the Greek Island Groups Explained
You have probably seen the postcard of whitewashed houses gathered together overlooking the endless blue waters of the Aegean Sea countless times, and rightly so. Greece is known for its abundance of unique islands, which every summer offer visitors a chance to unwind like nowhere else in the world. Greece has more than 6000 islands […]
Statue of Greek god, Hermes, uncovered in sewer in Bulgaria
Archaeologists near Bulgaria's southeastern border with Greece uncovered a nearly 7-foot statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes during a dig this ...
A wake-up call from Salon – the Ancient Greek law-giver
In retrospect, an ancient Greek philosopher and poet Salon (the law-giver) warns us to keep our emphasis on virtue and self-control. Such behaviour serves as a reminder that ethical and democratic ...
7-Foot Statue of Greek God Hermes Uncovered in Bulgaria
Archaeologists near Bulgaria’s southeastern border with Greece uncovered a nearly 7-foot statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes during a dig this week. The unexpected find happened during the excavation of an ancient Roman sewer in the abandoned city of Heraclea Sintica, which was founded by King Philip II of Macedon between 356 and 339 […]
Greece storms through to Olympic qualifying final
They know how to play basketball,” said Doncic. Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament semi-final ...
Enjoy your day off: Greece has introduced a six-day work week
Under legislation that came into effect in Greece last Monday, it’s up to employers to choose whether to extend the work week to six days — from 40 hours to the European Union limit of 48. Unions have condemned the change, saying it's an assault on ...
Mike Yardley: Greek Cruising with Celestyal Journey
Recently, I enjoyed a week-long cruise with the Greek owned-and-operated Celeystal Cruises, aboard one of their recent additions, Celestyal Journey. Unlike the rise and rise of mega-ships, with all ...
Greece thrash Slovenia to face Croatia in FIBA OQT final
PIRAEUS, Greece, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Greece stormed into the final of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT), crushing Slovenia 96-68 on Saturday, one step away from being awarded the ticket to Paris 2024. In Saturday's other semifinals, Croatia edged off the Dominican Republic 80-77 to set up a final match-up against Greece on Sunday. The hosts had a perfect start of a 13-0 lead when Slovenia did no
Brazil vs. Latvia, Greece vs. Croatia for the Olympic spots
Italy fought back but the closest they got was 12 points late in the third. FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. Piraeus. Greece – Slovenia 96-68 ...
Greek MFA Reacts to Albania Removing Beleri as Himare Mayor
The Greek ministry also reminded Albanian authorities of their obligation to immediately allow the incarcerated politician, who was elected as a ...
Doncic on Greece: "They have a great and very well-coached team"
Following the loss, the Dallas Mavericks' star praised Vassilis Spanoulis' squad at the postgame press conference. “Congrats to Greece. They were ...