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Two Killed in Brazen Attack on Ship Mercer Street off Coast of Oman
A ship called Mercer Street, with ties to Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer’s Zodiac Group, was attacked off Oman, and two were killed.
Vaccines for Teens 12 and Over Now Available in Greece
Greek health authorities announced that Covid-19 vaccines for teens 12 and over is now available, with appointments available online.
CDC: Delta Variant Spreads as Easily as Chicken Pox; More Severe
An internal CDC document warns the Delta variant appears to spread as easily as chickenpox; it also causes a more severe infection.
George Jarvis Commemorated for Role in Greek War of Independence
A churchyard in Argos, Mycenae was where the life of one of the most notable philhellenes, George Jarvis, was commemorated on July 27.
US State Department Deplores Closing of Halki Seminary 50 Years Ago
The seminary at Halki, Turkey, was closed on July 29, 1971 when Turkey ruled that all private institutions of higher learning be closed.
Greece’s Coast Guard Sends Bill to Rescued Couple
After rescuing a couple from the sea off Kalo Limenes, Crete, the Greek Coast Guard sent a bill for their services so they can be reimbursed.
Jordan Joins Greece, Cyprus in Opposition to Turkey’s Varosha Plans
Greece, Cyprus and Jordan called for a "comprehensive and viable settlement of the Cyprus problem" after Turkey said it would reopen Varosha.
Former Slave Became Philhellene, Revolutionary War Soldier for Greece
Ayios Ioannis Church in Argos was the site of a commemoration of the life of notable former slave and American philhellene James Williams.
The History of Gymnastics from Ancient Greece to Today
As the world watches the gymnastics events at the Tokyo Olympics, we remember the ancient Greeks, who started the history of gymnastics.
UK Abolishes Quarantine for EU, US Travelers as of August 2
Fully-vaccinated travelers from the EU and US may soon enter the UK without having to isolate as the UK abolished quarantine restrictions.