Europe

A 27-year-old Turkish citizen of Greek origin, Theodoros Mastikopoulo, went missing on August 25. His family and friends launched a social media campaign in order to find him. On Thursday, September 18, however, police presented the family of the 27-year-old...

Could a Greek become a new top candidate for the "Guinness World Records" list of most languages spoken? Ioannis Ikonomou, a translator who lives in Brussels and works for the European Commission, speaks 32 languages, all of them fluently. His...

Bulgarians may not be considered “high level” tourists — their average per capita expenditure per trip does not exceed 500 euros — but this year, they've flooded Greek summer destinations in northern Greece. Their arrival has helped balance the recent decline in Russian...

The Bulgarian government announced on Thursday that the country is talking with Greece concerning gas imports, fearing that the Ukraine crisis may lead to disruption of supply from Russia. Poland, Slovakia and Austria have reported slight decline in supply from Russia in recent...

British magazine "Gramophone" honored Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos with the prestigious "Artist of the Year" award in a ceremony that took place in London. The 46 year-old artist said that he was "deeply touched" by the recognition and this great distinction. "I strongly believe...

Angelos Bratis, Giorgio Armani’s latest protégé, is a Greek designer who was lucky to be chosen by the famous Italian to get Milan Fashion Week started with his own show in Armani’s theater. Bratis, 36, was anxious to prove that he...

At the end of 2013, 1,125 Greek doctors worked in the area of North Rhine - Westphalia in Germany. They constitute the largest group of foreign doctors who "can contribute to the further improvement of the German health system," said Health...

EU aid to help workers made redundant in various industries in Greece, Spain, The Netherlands and Romania to find new jobs was approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday. The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) funding, which would complement...

You may wonder what is the connection between the referendum for Scotland's Independent with Lord Elgin and Lord Byron, but the answer lies in the verses of an old poem that reveals a "Curse" which "will break Britain." With 309 verses,...

Archaeologists have unearthed the glorious amphitheater of the ancient Greek city of Magarsos (currently named Kataras) in Turkey. The ancient theater is located in the southern province of Adana, while Magarsos is one of the ancient Greek cities that was not able...