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Orthodox Monk Wins Russian Version of ‘The Voice’ TV Contest Show

An Orthodox monk has outdone a number of worldly competitors in a popular Russian singing competition TV show, getting 76 percent of viewers’ votes and creating a stir on social media. Photios, the hieromonk – a monk also serving as...

German Foreign Minister: Better Control of EU Borders Needed

Europe needs better control of its borders, said German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Saturday, referring to cases of forged Syrian passports in the hands of Islamic State jihadists who have crossed to Europe posing as refugees. The statement follows...

Ancient Greek Mythology and a Greek Animator in Disney’s World

All people hide a young child in their heart. Now is the time to leave your trouble at the door and spend a little time reading about Disney’s magical world. Disney’s history has not always been marked with success. The...

60,000 Greek Firms Relocate to Bulgaria

More than 60,000 Greek firms have relocated their businesses to Bulgaria since the summer of 2015. Some of the firms have relocated their businesses, while others have obtained tax registration or opened bank accounts in Bulgarian banks. This is...

Greek NGO 'Agkalia' Awarded for 'Outstanding' Work with Refugees

The jury of the Council of Europe awarded the 2016 Raoul Wallenberg Prize to ‘Agkalia’, a Greek NGO operating on the island of Lesvos, for “outstanding achievements in providing frontline assistance to thousands of refugees irrespective of their origin...

Archaeologists Uncovered Evidence of a Coup in Ancient Greece

Russian archaeologists made a significant discovery while working in the ancient Greek city of Phanagoria, a city that used to be the capital of the Kingdom of Bosporous. The team found evidence of a violent coup that took place...

Greece and Palestine Tighten Relations with Mahmoud Abbas's Visit to Athens

Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos welcoming earlier on Monday the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas referred to the sincere, traditional and enduring friendship between the Greek and the Palestinian people. Regarding the solution of the Palestinian problem, Pavlopoulos noted that Greece's positions...

Migrant Trafficker Claims Turkey Allows for Movement of Migrants into Greece

"If the Turkish government wouldn't want us to do what we do, we wouldn't be able to pass a fly to Greece," said a Turkish migrant trafficker speaking to Anampa news agency. According to the report, a man identifying himself...

Istanbul a City Filled With Numerous Byzantine Remains

Istanbul is famous for its historical treasures, hidden secrets, legends and all the influences from different cultures. It is especially known for its numerous remains from the Byzantine Empire. Starting from the Milion, the point where the Empire started, what is...

Greek Director Yorgos Lanthimos Wins Screenwriting Award

The Lobster by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos was nominated for four European Film Awards in which Lanthimos picked up the Screenwriting award for the drama film starring Colin Farrel and Rachel Weisz. The film was also nominated in the Best...