Corinth
Archaeology
Twin Kouroi of Tenea to be Hosted in Restored Hall of Ancient Corinth Museum
Two very important finds, the twin marble Kouroi of Tenea (statues of young males of the Archaic Period) that were found a few years ago in Klenia of Corinth will be displayed, for the...
Crime
Family Tragedy as Man Shoots One Son to Save Another [video]
A family tragedy took place at Vrahati, Corinth, after a father, aged 85 years, shot his son, a diagnosed psychopath on Tuesday morning before putting an end to his own life. In a scrawled note, the father wrote about...
events
Ancient Nemean Games Revived for Three Days (video)
Before the Games begin in Rio de Janeiro in August, athletes from all over the world, between June 10th and 12th, are gathering and taking part in a different kind of sporting tournament in southern Greece, the Nemean Games.
The Sixth Nemean...
Greece
New Highway in Peloponnese Opens on Monday
On Monday, a new highway which will connect Lefktro and Sparta in the Peloponnese, will be inaugurated. The opening ceremony of the "Morea" highway will take place in the afternoon, along with the presence of Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis...
Crime
Former Greek Prime Minister's House Shot with Arrows
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis' summer house was allegedly shot with four arrows on Friday night.
The arrows were made out of wood and the edges had been wrapped in duct tape. They were found in the font yard as well...
Greece
Greek Riot Police Fire Tear Gas to Disperse Demonstrators
Greek riot police fire tear gas to disperse protesters demanding the release of all immigrants and refugees outside one of the country’s largest detention centers.
Clashes broke out on Saturday after police forces used tear gas to disperse protesters gathered...
Greece
Peculiar Liquid Seeping from Crucified Christ Icon in Corinth, Greece
A peculiar incident has drawn attention to the small village of Aspokambos in Corinth Greece, over the last few days.
According to Metropolitan Dionysios of Corinth, after the national election of January 25, an oily, sticky, odorless liquid started seeping...
Greece
Strong Winds and Snow Disrupt Greece Again, One Dead From Uprooted Tree Fall [Video]
One death and two injuries have been recorded in Greece due to deteriorating weather conditions in the eastern island of Lesvos when their car was crushed by an uprooted poplar in the road connecting the island's capital town Mytilene and...
Greece
Attempt to Enter Greek Military Base by Two Men Prevented
Two unidentified individuals attempted to enter a Greek military base near Athens by cutting the camp's fence a few minutes after midnight.
According to Greek National Defense Ministry sources, the attempt took place at around 00:20 after midnight. The two...
Greece
Corinth-Patras in 50' Through 3 Tolls on New Highway
The national highway that will connect Corinth and Patras in the Peloponnese will be completed by the end of 2015, according to Greek national broadcaster NERIT.
In the spring of 2015, the first 30 kilometers will be ready for use. The...