Crimea
Archaeology
Russian Archaeologists Discover Ancient Greek Settlement in Crimea
Researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences Archaeological Institute discovered a previously unknown ancient Greek settlement in eastern Crimea on Friday, a TASS report says.
Chairman of the State Committee for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Crimea...
Ancient Greece
Crimean Bridge Construction Site Reveals More Treasures From Ancient Greece
The head of Russia's Academy of Sciences under water unit, Sergei Olkhovsky, announced on Wednesday that part of an ancient Greek terra-cotta statue was discovered at the Crimean bridge construction site, TASS, the Russian News Agency has reported.
The discovery...
Archaeology
Ancient Greek Fortress Over 2,000-years-old Discovered in Crimea
A joint excavation on the part of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Institute of Archaeology and researchers of the East Crimean Museum Preserve have unveiled an ancient Greek fortress built over 2,000 years ago.
The dig took place near the...
Culture
Ukraine Beats Russia in Most ‘Political’ Eurovision Contest
Jamala from Ukraine was the surprise winner of Saturday's Eurovision song contest, beating Russia in the most "political" competition in Eurovision history.
Russia's Sergey Lazarev was the clear favorite, in betting agencies at least, but he ended up in third...
Europe
Russian President Putin Visits Ancient Shipwreck in Crimea
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is known for his athletic and active lifestyle, decided to dive in a small submarine off the coast of Crimea to see up close a 10th century shipwreck.
According to images broadcasted on Russian television,...
Economy
Russians’ Cutting Back on Vacations Hurt Greek Economy
The Russian currency's exchange rate depreciation, as well as bureaucratic issues, have greatly affected the flow of Russian tourists to Greece. According to the media, Russian tour operators estimated that the flow of tourists from Russia is lower, compared to...
Archaeology
Ancient Greek Site in Crimea Under Federal Control Due to Public Outrage
Russian President Vladimir Putin placed one of Europe's most sacred spiritual symbols and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ancient Greek colony of Chersonesus in Crimea, under federal control, after social turmoil spread over the appointment of its director.
Strong public criticism and furious...
Europe
Byzantine Ship Wreck Discovered in Black Sea
The wreck of a large Byzantine ship, dating from the 10th century and filled with amphorae, was discovered by divers off the coast of Sevastopol in Crimea.
The shipwreck was discovered by a Russian archaeological submarine mission in the Black...
Business
New Azeri Gas Pipeline to Pass Through Greece
Greece and other eastern European countries may be looking for alternatives after Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to scrap a pipeline bypassing Ukraine, according to Bloomberg. The alternative is a new Azeri pipeline.
The eastern European region has suffered...
Europe
Greeks of Ukraine Fighting Alone
The point that defines the end of the Ukrainian army is the community of Sartana in Mariupol, where soldiers control who comes and goes, and curfew starts at 8 pm.
Many members of the Greek Diaspora live between Russian separatists...