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Qatar Airways Launches Doha-Santorini Flights
Qatar Airways has launched three weekly flights to Santorini from Doha's Hamad International Airport (HIA), the air carrier said on Wednesday.
The first flight to Santorini was held on Tuesday and marks the Qatari national carrier's third destination in Greece...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Curse Tablets Found in Athens Well
A discovery of a trove of ancient curse tablets was made recently in Athens' downtown neighborhood of Kerameikos (Ceramicus).
Ancient Greece
Ancient Mass Grave Museum in Greece at Risk as Grant is Canceled
A planned ancient mass grave museum in Faliro, Greece is at risk after a major grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) was canceled due to delays in construction.
The museum was to protect and display eighty skeletons discovered in...
Greek News
Jews Were “An Integral Part” of Greece From as Early as 4th Century
A Greek inscription referring to Jews dated to between 300 and 250 BCE was unveiled at a new exhibit in Athens, proving that Jews were an integral part of ancient Greece.
The precious piece was discovered at the sanctuary of...
Greek News
The Tiny Islet in Greece That Has Its Own Natural Pool
A tiny islet off the coast of Attica near the Kaki Thalassa area has such a shape that it gives the impression it features a swimming pool.
Greece
Top Spots for Sightseeing Around Syntagma Square in Athens
Syntagma Square has literally been the very heart of Athens ever since the city became the capital of the modern Greek state.
Greek News
Acropolis on a Wheelchair: “Never Been So Happy to See Concrete!”
The decision by Greek authorities to place concrete in some pathways of the Acropolis in 2020 is still causing controversy among archaeologists and the general public.
According to the Ministry of Culture, the cementing of certain areas was part of...
Diplomacy
New US Ambassador Tsunis Sends First Message in Greek
New US Ambassador to Greece George Tsounis arrived in Athens and posted his first message on Twitter in Greek: "Good morning from Athens," he wrote.
He added that "As the proud son of Greek immigrants, it's an honor of a...
Basketball
When Giannis Antetokounmpo Acted in a Movie
Before Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the NBA, he made his acting debut in an Australian movie called Dead Europe when he was only sixteen years old.
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Acting role to earn some extra money
In the movie, young Antetokounmpo has only one line...
Culture
The Greek-American Guardian of Neoclassical Athens
Athens has a vast collection of neoclassical architecture gems dotting the city. Some are world famous. Most buildings go however unnoticed.