One country will stay, and one will go as we share our Olympics odds series and make a Germany-Greece prediction and pick.
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Monday, August 5, 2024
Opinion: Is Greece's six-day workweek a harbinger?
Like many high-income countries, Greece is facing an acute labour shortage.
Turkish coast guard rescues 23 migrants pushed back by Greece
The Turkish Coast Guard Command on Monday said it rescued a total of 59 irregular migrants, including 23 who were pushed back by Greece, ...
Bump in Greece's 2024 Prized Olive Oil Crop Seen Reducing High Prices
Olives hang on a tree during the harvest period in Spata suburb, east of Athens, Greece, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis).
Greece Reports Successful Crackdown on Illegal Beach Occupiers
Since the summer started, Greece's Ministry of Economy and Finance has imposed fines of over 1,150,000 euros on businesses that unlawfully occupy ...
Greece 9, Italy 8
Exclusions_Greece 13 (S. Argyropoulos Kanakakis 1, K. Genidounias 1, K. Kakaris 1, D. Nikolaidis 1, D. Skoumpakis 1, N. Gkillas 2, E. Kalogeropoulos 2, A ...
'I moved to Greece
With year-round sun, dreamy beaches, crystal clear water, and an abundance of feta cheese - it is no surprise Greece is one of the most popular tourist hotspots in the world. Fed-up Brits who are done ...
Many Greek islands face perils related to over-tourism
Many Greek islands face perils related to over-tourism. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI; Aug 5, 2024; Aug 5, 2024 Updated 1 min ...
First Responders Spotlight: Rooftop rescue in Greece
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — This nomination comes after a rooftop mission for a Greece police officer afraid of heights. Officer Steven Brongo will be the first to admit a roof is one of the last places ...
Savor the Flavors of Ancient Greece With Authentic Bread
Modern chefs have been recreating bread from ancient Greece that has been intricately woven into human history for thousands of years. Bread, one of the oldest foods, started being prepared in ancient Egypt. This coincided with the rise of civilization. Egypt, with its abundant wheat fields, played a pivotal role in this. Herodotus noted that, […]
Greece Unveils Four Ancient Shipwrecks for Diving Enthusiasts
Four stunning ancient shipwrecks off central Greece can now be explored by amateur divers, the Hellenic Ministry of Culture announced recently. The shipwrecks at the sites at the region of Magnesia in the Pagasetic Gulf are filled with artifacts from antiquity and the Roman and Byzantine eras, officials have announced. Licensed local crews will accompany […]
The Fascinating History of Ancient Greek Messengers
The recognizable and contemporary form of the Greek post may trace its origins back to the depths of ancient Greek history. In total, generally speaking, the history of the postal service is several millennia old. For the first time, a postal message appeared about five thousand years ago in Mesopotamia to transmit information imprinted in […]
July in Greece hottest on record: observatory
Greece's national observatory on Monday said the country had recorded its warmest July on record, weeks after setting a similar milestone for June. Average temperatures between 1960 and 2024 have ...
Israel eyes military support from Greece, Greek Cypriots: report
Tel Aviv would look for military support from Greece and the Greek Cypriot administration if it is attacked, the Greek daily Kathimerini quoted Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev as saying. This ...
Albania's governing Socialist Party wins mayoral poll in a town with ethnic Greek minority
... Greek minority, was stripped of his title, convicted and imprisoned on vote-buying charges in what he and neighboring Greece have claimed was a ...
Reliance on natural gas leaves Greece vulnerable to price swings
Despite now getting a majority of its power generated from renewable sources, Greece still relies heavily on natural gas, which accounts for more than ...
Greece 11, France 4
NANTERRE, France (AP) — Olympic swimmers spoke out about the Chinese doping scandal that has hung over these Paris Olympics as the events fini…
Why There Were No Prisons in Ancient Greece
There weren't prisons in ancient Greece, only temporary detention centers as criminals were either fined, exiled, or executed.
Greek islands labeled 'out of control' amid summer tourism crush
... Greek island of Santorini. ARIS OIKONOMOU—AFP/Getty Images. When Frenchwoman Nadia Romon picked the island of Hydra for her Greek holiday, she was ...
Mastiha Cocktails: The Greek Summer Experience
Mastic or mastiha from the Greek island of Chios is getting traction on social media as the basic ingredient for summer cocktails.
Nakuul Mehta Calls Himself 'Greek Yogurt' After Dubbing For Hrithik Roshan In Fighter's ...
The actor shared a video on Instagram and asked his wife to call him, 'greek yogurt'. Read full story to know more Read More.
As 'Goat-plague' outbreak in Greece threatens feta cheese production
Could a virus behind a devastating 'goat plague' in Greece infect feta cheese supplies and jump to humans? Concerns surround a rapidly spreading outbreak of the deadly infection, with an estimated ...
Albania Elects New Mayor, Replacing Ethnic Greek Leader Beleris
The government-backed candidate in Himare, Albania is set to replace the previous mayor, ethnic Greek Fredi Beleris, after Sunday's election.
Learn to Read Ancient Greek at the U of A Fall 2024
Do you want to read the New Testament in the original language? Do you want to know what Socrates really said? Or Plato? Or Aristotle? Do you want to know the real story of Assassin's Creed Odyssey?