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Donald Trump Reposts Interview With Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris

US President Donald Trump reposted an interview featuring Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Thanos Plevris on his Truth Social platform without an accompanying comment. The original interview was published by the US outlet Breitbart News. In the interview, Plevris...

How Did Ancient Greeks and Romans Brush Their Teeth?

Dental care was a vital part of daily life for the Ancient Greeks and Romans, who recognized the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Although these societies lacked toothbrushes, fluoride toothpaste, and professional dentistry as it exists today,...

The Truth About Cherries as a Natural Sleep Aid

From the orchards of Pella and Imathia to fruit markets across Greece, cherries are one of the country's signature summer crops. Beyond their rich flavor and nutritional value, they have also become the focus of scientific research exploring whether...

Greece Sees Sharp Rise in West Nile Virus Cases as Six Die

Greece is facing a fast-moving spread of West Nile virus this summer, with health officials confirming a sharp rise in cases over the past week. The National Public Health Organization, known as EODY, said in its weekly report dated...

The Greek Woman Who Changed the Course of Children’s Healthcare in Greece

On August 7, 1933, Greek philanthropist Aglaia Kyriakou signed a confidential will that would forever change pediatric healthcare in Greece. By leaving her entire fortune for the establishment of a children's hospital, she transformed a deeply personal act of...

Marfin Arson Case Suspect to Testify Tuesday After UK Extradition

A 46-year-old suspect in the deadly 2010 Marfin arson attack in central Athens will appear before an investigating magistrate on Tuesday following her extradition from the United Kingdom. The woman appeared before judicial authorities in Athens on Friday and requested...

Trump Signs Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship and Birth Tourism

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday aimed at defining the limits of birthright citizenship and stopping foreign nationals from traveling to the United States primarily to give birth, the White House announced. The signing of the orders...

Think a Beach Umbrella Protects You From Greece’s Summer Sun? Think Again

For millions of people, a beach umbrella is the first line of defense to protect oneself against the summer sun. In Greece, where the scorching Mediterranean sun draws visitors from around the world, it offers some respite on long...

Man Charged in Killing of British Woman in Athens Ordered Held Until Trial

The Afghan national accused of killing Elisabeth Jane Ross, a British woman whose body was discovered in an Athens suburb last week, has been ordered to remain in custody pending trial, Greek judicial authorities ruled on Thursday. The decision follows...

Greece’s Obesity Program Faces Funding Crisis After EU Exclusion

Greece's obesity program is facing a funding crisis after the government's "Prolamvano" ("I Prevent") initiative was excluded from European Union recovery funds, setting off a dispute between the country's pharmaceutical industry and the health ministry over how it will...

Scientists Develop Chewing Gum Proven to Cut Cancer-Linked Virus

A specially formulated chewing gum could help fight a virus linked to head and neck cancer, offering an affordable way to reduce infection risk, according to a University of Pennsylvania study. Led by Henry Daniell of the Department of Basic...

Timelapse Captures Greece’s Devastating Wildfire Spreading Toward Porto Germeno

A timelapse video from the summit of Mount Kithairon captured the rapid spread of a devastating wildfire in Greece from southern Boeotia toward Porto Germeno. The footage follows the blaze minute by minute as flames sweep across the landscape, leaving...

Greek Man Arrested After Keeping Father’s Body in Freezer to Collect Pension

Greek authorities are investigating a grisly case in southern Greece after the body of an elderly man was discovered in a freezer at a disused hotel in Mystras, with police alleging his son concealed the death for years while...

Mitsotakis Urges EU to Adopt New Measures Against “Weaponized” Migration

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called on the European Union to strengthen its response to what he described as the "weaponization" of migration, arguing that existing rules are no longer sufficient to deal with countries that use migrant...

CCTV Shows Suitcase Suspect Before Scottish Woman’s Body Found in Athens

Newly released CCTV footage has captured the main suspect in the death of a Scottish woman carrying a large suitcase through central Athens shortly before her body was discovered inside an abandoned building, adding a crucial piece of evidence...