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Greek PM Mitsotakis Survives Vote of No Confidence
The opposition's proposal for a vote of no confidence in the Greek government over the management of the Tempe rail disaster has been dismissed after a 141-159 vote in favor of Mitsotakis' party.
With the end of a three-day debate...
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Greece Plans Major Overhaul of Air Force and Sale of Older Jets
Greece has announced a major overhaul of the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) which essentially involves the decommissioning and sale of F-16 and Mirage 2000 fighter jets.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias highlighted the need for the Air Force to be...
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Purchasing Power of Greeks Second From Bottom in the EU
Greeks have the second to the bottom—just above Bulgaria—purchasing power in the EU according to Eurostat. These are statistics that put a dent in the Greek government's triumphant claims about the rise in economic prosperity.
In 2023, substantial differences in...
Environment
Why the Volcano Eruption in Santorini 1,300 Years Ago Is Ominous
An international team of scientists has discovered that a 726 AD eruption of the Santorini volcano was a lot bigger than initially estimated, suggesting explosive blasts can occur even in periods of relative quiet.
Published in the Nature Geoscience journal...
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Greece’s Mitsotakis Faces No-Confidence Vote in Parliament
Greece's conservative government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis is facing a no-confidence vote in parliament after five opposition parties joined forces to table the motion last week. The ruling New Democracy has accepted the challenge.
The vote was triggered by allegations that...
Archaeology
Archaeological Site of Messene, Greece, to Get Visitor-Friendly Upgrades
The Central Archaeological Council of Greece has approved visitor-friendly upgrades at the renowned archaeological site of ancient Messene in the southwest Peloponnese, it was announced on Monday.
Ancient Messene was excavated by the late Petros Themelis, a Greek classical archaeologist...
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Military Parade in Athens Marks Greek Independence Day
On Monday, Greece commemorated the 203rd anniversary of the War of Independence with a grand military parade in the capital, Athens.
Thousands of Greeks gathered in Athens for the occasion, which is marked by the military parade every year. The...
Canada
Montreal Celebrates Greek Independence Day With Huge Parade
Thousands of Greek Canadians gathered at Montreal's Park-Extension on Sunday to celebrate Greek Independence Day with their annual parade.
The prime minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took part in the celebrations. A mix of...
Greek News
The History of the Greek War of Independence
As Greece counts 200 years from the War of independence and stands proud on Europe's eastern border as a member of the EU, the mind reels to the glorious days of 1821
Canada
Greece Secures 7 Firefighting Aircraft From Canada During Mitsotakis-Trudeau Meeting
Greece signed the acquisition of seven state-of-the-art DHC-515 firefighting aircraft from the Canadian Commercial Corporation.
Greece
The Greek Orphans of 1821 Revolution and How They Ended Up in the US
The fate of Greek orphans of the 1821 Revolution in the US is but a footnote in the history of the glorious uprising against the Turks. Nonetheless, it is definitely a fascinating one.
What happened to some children who lost...
Greece
The Greek Flag Through the Centuries
The Greek flag, much like Greece itself, has transformed substantially throughout the country's long history.
Greece
Greek Warriors Liberate Kalamata on March 23, 1821
The Greek War of Independence started a few days earlier than the official declaration with the liberation of Kalamata on March 23, 1821
Greece
Biden Issues Greek Independence Day Proclamation
On Friday, US President Joe Biden issued a proclamation marking Greek Independence Day on March 25th as "A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy."
The proclamation, issued by the White House, commemorated the deep historical bonds between...
Greek News
Maria Karystianou, the ‘Mother of Tempe’, Upends Greek Politics
If it were not for Maria Karystianou the railway tragedy at Tempe in 2023 that claimed the lives of 53 people would perhaps been forgotten.
Karystianou, dubbed the "mother of Tempe", has been fighting for the last 12 months in...