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Greece
Imia: The Time When Greece and Turkey Were Closest to War
As unlikely as it may seem, a dispute over salvage rights between Turkish and Greek captains was the trigger for a series of events which escalated into a major international incident called the Imia Crisis.
The quickly-spiraling crisis saw the...
Greece
The Greek Jews Who Boxed for Their Lives to Survive Nazi Camps
Two Greek Jewish boxers from Thessaloniki, who survived Nazi concentration camps after being forced to beat other prisoners in the ring, are featured in the new podcast "Holocaust Histories."
The five episodes highlight different boxers from across Europe who were...
Archaeology
Jade Mosaic Mask Discovered in Tomb of Mysterious Maya King in Guatemala
Archaeologists excavating a tomb at the ruins of a Mayan city discovered an interlocking jade mask, evidence of a royal burial.
Greece
Jewish Holocaust Survivor’s Letter Buried in Auschwitz Uncovered
A Greek-Jewish Holocaust survivor's letter buried in Auschwitz and revealing an astonishing story of human perseverance and courage was restored as a testament to the crimes committed by the Nazi regime.
In 1944, Marcel Nadjari, a Greek Jew who was...
Greek News
Greece Honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Hellenic Parliament and Greek state officials paid tribute to the millions of victims of the Holocaust.
Greek News
The Brave Greeks Who Saved the Jews of Zakynthos
The Jews of Zakynthos, Greece's beautiful Ionian island, owe their survival during the dark days of the German occupation to two brave Greeks.
Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is famous worldwide for its splendid natural beauty and the incomparable hospitality...
Greek News
US Approves Sale of F-35 Fighter Jets to Greece
The U.S. State Department on Friday approved the sale of up to forty F-35 fighter jets to Greece, in a $8.6 billion deal.
Ancient Greece
How Was Shakespeare Influenced by Ancient Greece?
It was once believed that Shakespeare was intimately familiar with ancient Greek tragedies and romances. However, that theory has long been discredited. How then was the great English playwright influenced by ancient Greece?
Simply put, Shakespeare's plays are suffused with...
Business
Elon Musk’s AI Start-Up Seeks to Raise $6Bn From Investors
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, is discussing plans to secure funding of up to six billion dollars. The Tesla and X leader is reaching out to investors worldwide, including those in Hong Kong, as he aims to compete with...
Greek News
Jewish Community Issues Warning Against “Darkness of Oblivion” on Holocaust Day
Greek MPs and the Greek Jewish community have stressed the importance of keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive by holding moments of silence and underlining responsibility. Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday, January 27th, the Central...
Crime
Nitrogen Execution in Alabama First in US History
An inmate in Alabama has become the first person in US history to undergo execution by nitrogen gas. He was shaking violently for more than twenty minutes, according to witnesses.
Alabama has conducted the first execution of a death row...
Greece
How Brave Greek Islanders Saved a Jewish Family During the Holocaust
The story of how locals at the Greek island of Erikousa joined forces to save a family of Jews from certain death in the Holocaust.
Greek News
Greece Expects U.S. Nod on F-35 Sale
Greece is expecting the official letter from the US State Department to approve the sale of F-35s to Greece, a day after President Biden urged Congress to quickly approve a $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey.
Athens...
Ancient Greece
Scientists Identify the Occupants of Macedonian Tombs at Vergina, Greece
Scientists have revealed the identities of the occupants of the unspoiled 4th-century BCE Royal Tombs at Vergina in northern Greece.
The burials contain the remains of Alexander’s father, stepmother, half-siblings, and son, along with armor and other items belonging to...
Tourism
93-Kilometer Indoor Cycling Super Highway Planned in Dubai
In a major push towards a more sustainable and healthier future, Dubai-based company URB has proposed a new infrastructure project that promises to transform the city. Dubbed "The Loop," the 93-kilometer indoor cycling and running track aims to make...