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Energy
Greece Could Be Sitting on “600 Billion Cubic Meters” of Natural Gas
Greece could be sitting on natural gas reserves of more than 600 billion cubic meters, a senior executive of its hydrocarbons commission told Reuters on Thursday.
As Greece accelerates gas exploration to cut its reliance on Russian energy, Chief Executive...
Europe
France Seizes Villa Once Owned by Greek Tycoons Onassis and Niarchos
France has seized a villa in one of the most prestigious parts of the French Riviera that once belonged to Greek tycoons Aristotle Onassis and Stavros Niarchos.
The Château de la Croë at the Cap d'Antibes is estimated to be...
Greek News
Greek-American Groups Mobilize to Prevent Sale of F-16s to Turkey
Greek-American groups launched a campaign on Thursday to prevent the sale of F-16 fighter aircraft to Turkey after the Biden administration signaled that the sale would serve US national security interests.
The campaign follows the letter sent by the State...
Europe
Nearly 5 Million Ukrainian Refugees Have Fled Country Due to War
In what may be the largest movement of people in Europe since the Second World War, nearly 5 million Ukrainian refugees have fled their homes in the 50 days since Russia invaded the country.
The data, which comes from the...
Environment
Number of Forest Fires in Greece Rises Dramatically in 2022
There has already been a marked increase in the number of forest fires in Greece in the first three months of 2022, the National Observatory of Athens released on Thursday.
The worrying figure indicates that the country may face even...
Europe
Germany Seizes Russian Oligarch’s $600 Million Superyacht
On Wednesday, Germany seized the world’s largest superyacht after “extensive investigations” determined that it is owned by the sister of the sanctioned Russian oligarch, Alisher Usmanov.
Germany’s federal crime office (BKA) said that despite efforts at what it called “offshore...
Greek News
COVID-19: 9,308 Cases, 57 Deaths Recorded in Greece Thursday
Greece confirmed 9,308 new COVID-19 infections and 57 deaths associated with the virus in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced on Thursday.
A total of 11,061 cases were recorded in the country the day before...
Health
Cannabis: How it Affects Cognition and Psychology
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Cannabis has been used by humans for thousands of years and is one of the most popular drugs today. With effects such as feelings of joy and relaxation, it is also legal to prescribe or take in several countries.
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Greek News
The Philhellenism Museum: A Tribute to Americans Who Fought for Greece
The Philhellenism Museum in Athens presents the evolution of philhellenism from the Renaissance to the present day with an emphasis on its contribution to the War of Independence.
The Museum supports classical education and the evolution of humanity on the...
Europe
Ukraine Claims to Have Struck the Flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet
Russia's defense ministry confirmed on Thursday that an explosion aboard Moskva, the flagship of the country's Black Sea Fleet, has "seriously damaged" the vessel.
The ministry's statement said: "The cruiser Moskva's ammunition has detonated as a result of a fire...
Environment
NASA Confirms Largest Comet Ever Seen
On Wednesday, NASA announced its Hubble Space Telescope has spotted the largest icy comet nucleus ever seen by astronomers.
The estimated diameter is approximately 80 miles across, and its nucleus is about 50 times larger than that found at the...
Greek News
Memo to Dating App Bumble: Macedonia is Greece
Online dating application Bumble has been using the word "Macedonia" instead of the internationally recognized term North Macedonia to geolocate its users.
Users recently complained to Bumble, which is the second-most popular dating app in the U.S. after Tinder, about...
Ancient Greece
American Archaeologist Devoted Life to Reviving Ancient Nemean Games
An American archaeologist has devoted his entire professional life to uncovering ancient Nemea and reviving ancient Greece's Nemean Games.
Art
John Craxton: The British Painter with a Greek Soul
British painter John Craxton, who lived from 1922 until 2009, is known for his iconic depiction of his beloved second home—Greece.
The life and work of this extraordinary philhellene are the subjects of a new exhibition called "John Craxton: A...
Greece
Massive Shipment of Humanitarian Aid from Greece Headed to Ukraine
A massive shipment of humanitarian aid from Greece, the fourth such package sent in the wake of the war, was shipped to Odessa, Ukraine on Tuesday.
The last time Greece sent an aid package to the war-torn country was on...