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Greek Independence Day Marked with Striking Military Parade in Athens
On Friday, Greece commemorated the 202nd anniversary of the War of Independence, which would see the country freed after almost 400 years of Ottoman rule, with a grand military parade in the capital, Athens.
Thousands of Greeks gathered in Athens...
Environment
UN Warns of ‘Imminent’ Global Water Crisis
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) warned of an impending worldwide water catastrophe in a recent study. According to the findings of the research, nearly two billion people, which constitutes approximately 26% of the total population...
Culture
Parthenon Fragments Return to Athens from Vatican in Ceremony
On Friday afternoon, a reunification ceremony took place in Athens to celebrate the return of three fragments of the Parthenon to Greece from the collection of the Vatican Museums.
The fragments were repatriated to Greece as a donation by Pope...
Food
The Greek Tradition of Eating Hake and Skordalia on March 25th
On March 25, the most important day in the calendar, Greeks traditionally eat fried hake accompanied with a garlic puree called skordalia.
Celebrities
Beethoven’s Hair Reveals Cause of Death Centuries Later
A recent analysis on Ludwig van Beethoven's hair locks revealed new insights into the health issues that plagued the famous composer throughout his lifetime. The study, titled "Genomic analyses of hair from Ludwig van Beethoven," was published in Current...
Hollywood
John Wick 4 Inspired by Greek Mythology
In a recent interview, the director of the latest installment in the critically acclaimed John Wick action series revealed that he was inspired by Greek mythology.
John Wick: Chapter 4 is set to release this March and stars Keanu Reeves...
Life
Man with 76% Disability Completes a Full Marathon
Spanish athlete Alex Roca has captured the hearts of people all over the world with his inspiring journey of overcoming personal hurdles to achieve his goals. Roca, who is “76% disabled”, has gone viral on social media after he...
Celebrities
The Weeknd Named Most Popular Artist by Guinness World Records
The Weeknd has surpassed all other musicians to become the most popular performer in the history of the music industry, as documented by Guinness World Records. After reviewing the data that Spotify obtained from some of the most well-known...
Celebrities
Heidi Klum Opens Up on Modeling in Photoshoot for Greek Magazine
Heidi Klum, who will turn 50 in June, opened up about modeling during a photo shoot for the Greek edition of Vogue.
For Vogue Greece's new issue -- titled "The Anniversary Issue" -- Klum posed elegantly for the cover and...
Celebrities
Rupert Murdoch Announces Fifth Marriage, Aged 92
Media giant Rupert Murdoch has announced his engagement to partner Ann Lesley Smith. At the age of 92, this will be Murdoch's fifth marriage.
Murdoch met Smith last September at an event held at his vineyard in California. The latter...
Greek News
Where is Greece Ranked in the World Happiness Report
Finland is a happy place! For the sixth year in a row, the country has been named the happiest in the world in the annual World Happiness Report 2023.
The Nordic country and its neighbors Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and Norway...
Celebrities
Donald Trump Returns To Facebook After Two-Year Ban
Hours after YouTube reinstated Donald Trump's account, the former US President has also made his comeback on Facebook.
Life
Is Digital Footprint Dangerous? How to Protect Yourself
In today's interconnected world, the term 'digital footprint' has become increasingly important. As our reliance on technology and the internet grows, so does the need to understand the potential dangers associated with our digital presence. Because your digital footprint...
Media
YouTube Reinstates Trump After Two Years
YouTube reinstated Donald Trump's ban after a two-year suspension following the Capitol Hill riot.
“Starting today, the Donald J. Trump channel is no longer restricted and can upload new content,” YouTube said in a statement Friday.
“We carefully evaluated the continued...
Animals
Scientists Condemn ‘Cruel’ Plans for World’s First Octopus Farm
A proposal to establish the world's first octopus farm that would raise one million octopuses every year for human consumption has triggered concern among scientists.
The proposed site, located in the Canary Islands of Spain, aims to raise octopuses intensively...