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Greeks Among the Oldest Young Adults to Leave Parental Home
Greece is in third place in Eurostat's European ranking of the age at which young people start living independently. According to recent data, on average, Greeks leave their parents' home at 30.7 years old.
As of 2022, on average, Europeans...
Greek News
New ID Cards in Greece Fuel Conspiracy Theories
The new ID cards in Greece, expected to be issued in September, have fueled conspiracy theories on social media with many people believing that they will have a chip that will locate the owner at any time.
Despite assurances by...
History
First Women Lawyers of Ancient Rome
In the 1st century BC, the Roman Republic underwent a moment of severe crisis following the death of Caesar. This was during the transformation to its second phase as an empire. Prosperity and territorial expansion had filled Rome with...
Greek News
The Greek Musician Who Played Bouzouki During Brain Surgery
A Greek man was playing bouzouki in the operating room while the doctors were performing brain surgery on him
Greek News
‘Reclaim the Beach’ Movement Gathers Pace in Greece
Government and judicial authorities in Greece responded to the growing movement for free access to the beaches which in many cases have been taken over by beach bars and other businesses renting out seaside chaise lounges and umbrellas.
Finance Minister...
Ancient Greece
Popular English Names You Had No Idea Were Actually Greek
It may come as a surprise to many parents choosing a name for their child, but many of the most popular English names are actually Greek!
Greek News
Reclaim The Beach! Greeks Protest Against Sunbeds and Umbrellas
Hundreds of Greeks on the island of Paros launched the "Reclaim the beach" protest against the uncontrolled spread of privately run loungers and umbrellas on the beaches.
More than 250 residents on Paros "invaded" the popular Santa Maria beach demanding...
Society
Judge Rules Thumbs-up Emoji Can Represent Contract Agreement
A recent legal case presented before the Court of King's Bench in Saskatchewan, Canada revealed that South West Terminal, a grain buyer, had sent a mass text message to prospective clients in March 2021. The message served as an...
Media
Elon Musk Airs Controversial Doc ‘What Is a Woman?’ on Twitter
Elon Musk has encouraged all parents to watch the controversial documentary "What Is a Woman?", created by right-wing political commentator and author Matt Walsh on Twitter today (Friday).
The whole documentary about gender and transgender issues is being screened on...
Society
Airbnb Launches “Anti-Party Crackdown” in the US
Airbnb is taking action to prevent parties during the summer season, and vacationers should take note. In a recent blog post released on Wednesday, May 24, the popular short-term rental platform declared its implementation of a "party prevention system."
The...
Business
Why Many Americans are Boycotting Bud Light
Many American consumers have launched a boycott campaign against Bud Light one of the biggest-selling beers in the USA.
ABC reports that critics of Bud Light burned empty beer boxes and fired bullets at cans as part of an anti-trans...
Greece
A Brief History of Elections in Greece
The history of elections in modern Greece began in 1833, with the first King of Greece, Otto of Bavaria, introducing the paper ballot. The occasion was the municipal elections for the Argolis-Corinth prefecture in July of 1834.
The concept of...
Culture
15 Sayings Greek Mothers Tell Their Children
Greek mothers get kind of "traditional" when it comes to their children, always repeating several cliché sayings that make children laugh
Crime
Marfin Bank Arson Still Haunts Greece 13 Years Later
Eleven years have passed since the deadly Marfin Bank arson. The culprits are still at large, as Greek police launches a new investigation
Life
1 in 4 US High School Students Identifies as LGBTQ
One in every four high school students has a non-heterosexual sexual orientation, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) biannual Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey.
The report, which used data from 2021, stated...