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The company tasked with developing the software system to conduct the government’s TV licensing tender, Singular Logic, defended its credibility on Wednesday, saying its record in delivering large IT projects is well-established. "As in the general elections, Singular Logic is...

Suspected members of terrorist group Cells of Fire Kostas Sakkas and Marios Seisidis were found guilty by the Misdemeanors Court of Athens on charges of resisting arrest, ID card forgery and auto theft. After a 12-hour hearing, the judge sentenced...

The 470 Dinghy Sailing race has been postponed for the second time in three days. Greek crew members Panagiotis Mantis and Pavlos Kagialis will need to wait for the right wind to blow so that the men's medal race...

Greek taxpayers will need to brace themselves over the next few months for a total of 23.3 billion euros to be squeezed out of them in the form of income tax, priority taxes, car registration fees and other duties....

It seems like Mykonos is the flavor of the fashion world. Apart from the models seen parading the island's beaches, there are top-notch designers who come to the isle of winds for inspired relaxation. Olivia Palermo and Valentino Fashion maven Olivia Palermo holidayed...

Have you ever wondered why Rhodians appear to have a slight Cypriot twang when they speak? Greeks on the island of Cyprus date back to around the 14th century BC. The island rapidly became an important center of Greek culture...

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, having learned from last summer's mistakes, chose to vacation in a traditional Greek way rather than on a businessman's luxury yacht as had been the case just 12 months ago. On Tuesday, he was photographed dancing at a traditional Greek...

Greece’s Navy is opening 30 lighthouses around the country to the public on Sunday (August 21) as part of the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW). During the day, visitors will be informed about the importance of lighthouses and the...

A clay amphora containing human bones was found in the area of Gra Lygia, Ierapetra, in Crete. This is the second clay amphora with human remains found in the region after fragments of an amphora were washed ashore by the sea...

Greek authorities have found that out of the 1,950 asylum seekers who reached the Greek islands from Turkey in July and August, only 500 were Syrians qualifying for refugee status. According to the Hellenic Coast Guard who rescue the passengers...