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Google is celebrating the 115th anniversary of the discovery of the ancient Antikythera Mechanism with its iconic Google Doodle. Although the artifact was recovered back in 1901, recent advances in technological have helped archaeologists learn even more about an ancient...

After walking off the job Tuesday, the seamen's union announced that same afternoon that they are extending their strike, which was originally planned to last 48 hours, for another two days. The strike is in protest of the new austerity...

Arisitides Alafouzos, the owner of the Greek newspaper, Kathimerini, has died at age 93. The past business ventures of the civil engineer involved founding his own construction company in 1956 and then entering the shipping industry in 1964. He moved...

The eurozone economy grew at a rate of 1.7% in the first quarter, while Greece is the only country that experienced a recession. According to Eurostat's first estimate, GDP growth in the Eurozone for the first quarter of the year...

The reaction of public entities and unions to the new austerity measures the Greek government is trying to pass was expressed with strong language in the House at the discussion of the new omnibus bill. Phrases like "You conned us!",...

Greece's museums celebrate International Museum Day on May 18 with free admission to many museums and cultural events for the whole week. Cultural activities, guided tours, speeches, exhibitions, educational programs, interactive workshops, screenings and even a children's sleepover are some...

The Greek National Research and Technology Network (GRNET) is ready to present to the public the premises of the ARIS (Advanced Research Information System), the  national supercomputer system. GRNET wanted to give everyone an opportunity to discover the potential...

German artist Gregor Schneider has made the famous Omonoia Square in Athens "invisible" to intruders and Google Maps as part of an art festival. Schneider has been invited to Athens for the Fast Forward Festival, sponsored by the Onassis Cultural...

Greece is a number one destination for vacation-goers wishing to relax, visit ancient ruins and beautiful beaches the country has to offer and recently, it has been ranked number two in the world on the 2017 Blue Flag quality...

According to data from the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), the amount of air arrivals in 2016 increased 0.9 percent in 2016 compared to 2015. There was a slight increase in the amount of seats filled on airplanes...