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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...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...