Monthly Archives: June, 2022
How Many Greeks are There Around the World
The Greek diaspora, or the number of people with Greek ancestry living outside of the country, is one of the most widespread and largest...
Greece Triumphs Over USA in Water Polo World Championships
Greece's Water Polo National Team defeated Team USA 16-11 on Wednesday and qualified for the semifinals of the FINA World Championships that are held...
Russia Poses a “Direct Threat” to Europe, NATO Leaders Say
NATO leaders meeting in Madrid on June 29th are set to label Russia a menace to their security, as they overhaul the alliance’s defenses...
The U.S. Caves in to Erdogan’s Blackmail with F-16 Pledge
A senior Pentagon official confirmed on Wednesday that the US fully supports the modernization of Turkey's F-16 fleet, hours after Turkish President Erdogan agreed...
Iranian Refugee in Greece Dreams of a New Start after Excelling in Exams
An Iranian refugee in Lesvos, Greece excelled in his high school exams and hopes to secure a place at the Department of Electrical Engineering...
Greece Only EU Country Fully Recovering Air Connectivity
Greece is the only country in Europe on the road to full post-COVID-19 recovery of its total and direct air connectivity, according to the...
ION Chocolate, Greece’s Iconic Brand, Sold to Cypriot Company
The buyout of one of Greece’s major chocolate and confectionery manufacturers, ION, was approved by the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) on Tuesday.
ION is being...
Turkey Lifts Veto on Finland and Sweden’s Bid to Join NATO
Turkey lifted on Tuesday its veto over Finland and Sweden’s bid to join NATO after the three nations agreed to protect each other’s security.
The...
Ancient Marble Floors Damaged in Hagia Sophia
A number of tiles of the ancient marble floors in Hagia Sophia have been damaged by heavy machines used to clean the site, according...
COVID-19 Infections in Greece Surge Past 20,000
Greece’s health authorities reported 20,084 new infections on Tuesday, as the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 continued to drive the sixth wave of the...