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Greece
Greece Records 36 New Coronavirus Deaths as Lockdown Remains in Place
Greece recorded a total of 1,269 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday and 36 new deaths, according to the nation's authorities.
Greek News
Government Spokesman Resigns Less Than 2 Months into Job
Government spokesman and Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Christos Tarantilis resigned his post on Sunday in a letter to Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Culture
The Day When Greeks Defied the Nazis to Attend Great Poet Palamas’ Funeral
On a day like this on February 28 1943, Athens was mourning one of the nation's greatest poets: Kostis Palamas had died the day before.
Education
Greek Orthodox School of Theology Gets $2.4 Million Gift from Athens
The Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) has recently received a gift of two million euros ($2,388,000) from Greece.
Greece
Top DJ Charlotte de Witte Performs at Ancient Messene
Charlotte de Witte played the set of her life on Thursday after she performed her famed techno beats at Ancient Messene in Greece.
Ancient Greece
The Oldest Photograph Ever to Be Taken of the Acropolis
French photographer and draughtsman Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey took the first-ever photograph of the Acropolis of Athens in 1842.
Greece
Spectacular Modern Greek House Nominated for EU Award
The "Lap Pool House," a modern house built on a slope of the Cycladic island of Tinos, is nominated for an EU award for Architecture.
Ancient Greece
Was Greek Philosopher Diogenes the Cynic the First Anarchist?
Greek philosopher Diogenes could have been the first anarchist, or the first satirist, or the first naturalist -- depending on the reader's point of view.
Cyprus
Cyprus’ Entry in Eurovision Song Contest Sparks Controversy
The entry of Cyprus for the 2021 Eurovision song contest has sparked wide controversy among ultra-conservative Christian groups on the Mediterranean island.
Greek News
Coronavirus: Greece Surpasses 850,000 Vaccinations, 1630 New Cases Saturday
Greece has now surpassed 850,000 Coronavirus vaccinations, while another 50 vaccination centers will be added to the current 750.
Greece
UK 2021 Holiday Bookings for Greece Rise By Astonishing 96%
The holiday bookings of British nationals to Greece for 2021 have risen recently by a stunning 96 percent, travel agency Skyscanner has confirmed.
Greek News
Attica’s Tiny Islet That Has Its Own Natural Pool
A tiny islet off the coast of Attica near the Kaki Thalassa area has such a shape that it gives the impression it features a swimming pool.
Greek News
Greek Astronomer Confirms Einstein with his Black Hole Study
The first image of a black hole, captured in 2019 by Greek astronomer Dimitrios Psaltis, has revealed more support for Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Greek Food
Trachanas: Greece’s Healthy Comfort Food Will Warm You Up
Trachanas is a staple Greek recipe ready in minutes, filling, and full of vitamins. However, the process of making it actually takes months.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks Used Dangerous Cosmetics in Eternal Search for Beauty
The Greek word "kosmetika" is the root of the English word ‘cosmetics.’ The word also meant any product that protected the hair and face.