Greece
Sports
Andreas Michailidis Becomes First Greek Fighter to Claim UFC Victory
Andreas Michailidis became on Saturday night the first Greek to ever win the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in mixed martial arts (MMA).
Immigration
EU Adopts New Migration Strategy on Voluntary Return and Reintegration
The European Commission announced earlier this week that the Union is adopting the first EU migration Strategy.
Greece
Rare Video of Easter in Greece During the Civil War
A rare video, located in the British archives Bristish Pathe, depicts the Easter celebration in Greece, the years of civil war in 1947.
Culture
The Spectacular Easter Flames On Santorini’s Pyrgos
The flames that light up the Santorini's Pyrgos this Easter will go on as planned. Unfortunately, it will be without visitors to behold it.
Culture
Spotify Greece No1 Eleni Foureira Featured on Times Square Billboard
Greek singer Eleni Foureira became the first from her country to appear on a billboard in New York City's Times Square
Europe
Pfizer-BioNTech Seeks EU Approval For Vaccine For Children
Pfizer-BioNTech is seeking European Union approval for a vaccine for children as the bloc shifts towards the company as a supplier.
Greece
Greece Sees Slight Uptick in COVID 19 Deaths, Drop in Daily Cases
Greece recorded 1,391 new cases of COVID 19 on Saturday, raising the total number of cases in the country to 346,422.
Tourism
Greece Entices American Travelers Ahead Of Reopening
Greece's tourism minister said that he was "extremely satisfied" with US airlines opening new direct flights to Greece ahead of reopening.
Culture
April 27, 1941: Greek Author Penelope Delta Commits Suicide As Nazis Enter Athens
On April 27, 1941, Penelope Delta, a famous Greek author decided to take her own life just as Nazi Germany’s forces occupied Athens.
Greece
Greece to Receive First Anti-Submarine Sonar From United States
Greece will receive anti-submarine sonars that will be deployed on helicopters provided by the United States.