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Environment
Halcyon Days: Spring Appears in the Middle of Winter in Greece
With temperatures expected to rise to around 75°F (24°C) this week, Greece will be in the midst of the unique phenomenon known as the Halcyon Days, or Alkyonides Days, allowing for a feel of summer in the midst of...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Wine Cup Belonging to Athenian Statesman Pericles
A wine cup believed to belong to ancient Greek politician Pericles discovered in 2014 is the highlight of the Epigraphical Museum in Athens.
The cup was discovered in an ancient tomb during excavations for the foundations of a new building...
Greek News
Shipping Is Part of Greece’s Identity
When pondering why Greeks are so involved in shipping, the answer seems obvious. A country of peninsulas and an archipelago, it is hardly a surprise that men of the Aegean have plied the waters of the Mediterranean and Black...
Ancient Greece
Hunting for the Real Locations Behind Greek Myths
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When it comes to Greek myths it seems that we are just as fascinated as ever. Not all myths are thought to be complete fabrications.
Animals
Injured Flamingos in Greece Saved by Wildlife Scouts
A group of scouts rescued two flamingos tangled in fishing line in the wetlands of Lesvos island, Greece, and provided the necessary first aid care.
Responding to a citizen's call about flamingos in danger, the two scouts of the Wildlife...
Culture
Six Must-Try Greek Foods for Winter Days
Whether you are looking for a warm soup to drive away the winter chill or a hearty, oven-baked meal, Greek food has some of the best comfort dishes for cold days.
Get your pen and paper ready and jot down...
Greek News
Greece Fears Resurgence of Terrorism After Athens Bomb Attack
One day after Saturday's bomb explosion in the heart of Athens across the Ministry of Labor, authorities believe the act signifies a resurgence of terrorism in Greece.
Initially, Greek Police (ELAS) believed the bomb that exploded early in the morning...
Ancient Greece
The Enchanting Story of the Ancient Greek Calf Bearer Sculpture
This is the first photograph of the magnificent statue "The Calf Bearer" when it was discovered on the Acropolis in 1864.
Culture
Growing Number of Students in China Learn Greek
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More and more students in China are learning Greek as around 10 universities offer Greek programs for undergraduate studies.
By Xu Yan
“The gorgeous Greek letters and enchanting scenery in Santorini drive me to learn Greek,” said Zisong Wen, a sophomore...
Ancient Greece
Love Like an Ancient Greek: The Six Types of Love
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What is love? Surely there is no single answer to this question, and this is why the Ancient Greeks had six different words to describe love. Knowing these can change your life.
By Roman Krznaric
Looking for an antidote to modern...
Animals
Army of 3,500 Monkeys Invade City Center in Thailand
A massive group of monkeys, numbering in the thousands, has caused significant problems in a city in central Thailand. Many stores and businesses have closed down and moved away. Investors have stopped investing, and the once-bustling city of Lopburi...
Greek News
Greek Artistic Swimmer Evangelia Platanioti Wins Gold at World Championships
Greek artistic swimmer Evangelia Platanioti won the gold medal in the technical final of the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar on Saturday.
The 29-year-old artistic swimmer gathered 272.9633 points leaving in second place Canada's Jacqueline Simoneau by 3.6866 points...
Archaeology
British Man Strikes Gold Finding Bronze Age Cloak Fastener
A British amateur metal detectorist literally struck gold by making a great archaeological discovery of a gold cloak fastener that dates back to the Bronze Age.
The 54-year-old Jonathan Needham found the precious 3,000-year-old artifact on a patch of land...
Greek News
Greece Offers Free Holidays to Visitors Affected by Last Summer’s Wildfires
Greece offers a week-long free holiday to visitors who had been affected by wildfires on the island of Rhodes last summer.
Thousands of tourists had to flee from their hotels and resorts as wildfires ravaged a big part of the...
Military
US Strikes Iran-Linked Militia Targets in Syria and Iraq
The US launched strikes in Iran-linked militia targets in Syria and Iraq in response to Sunday's drone attack on a US military base in Jordan that left three soldiers dead.
According to US officials, the coordinated attack was against Iran's...