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Ancient Greece
Mysterious Greek Inscription on Ancient Sphinx Deciphered
A mysterious inscription on an ancient Sphinx that puzzled scientists for decades has finally been deciphered as Greek writing.
For decades, scholars examined the drawing, attempting to decode the inscription. However, they were unsuccessful, perhaps because in an “unusual” break...
Greek News
A Destination for the Rich? Luxury Travel in Greece Seen Soaring
Greece's luxury travel industry is seen soaring to $2.7 billion by 2030, according to a report published recently by Travel and Tour World.
In 2020, the value of Greece’s high-end travel sector was estimated at approximately $767.8 million. By 2030,...
Cyprus
First Aid Ship for Gaza Sets Off from Cyprus
A ship taking almost 200 tons of food to Gaza left a port in Cyprus early on Tuesday, in a pilot project to open a new sea route of aid to a population on the brink of famine.
The charity...
Greek News
Oxi Day Foundation Establishes New Global Courage Awards
The Washington Oxi Day Foundation has established new global awards to “celebrate everyday acts of courage by unsung heroes across the globe.”
Titled “It Takes Courage,” in partnership with Libra Philanthropies, the awards celebrate everyday acts of courage, seen and...
Greek News
Life Expectancy Fell Globally 1.6 Years During COVID-19 Pandemic
Global life expectancy fell by 1.6 years during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study published on Tuesday in the medical journal The Lancet shows.
The study, described as the most comprehensive look at the pandemic's...
Diplomacy
Greece and Turkey Vow to Build on Positive Momentum
Greece and Turkey reiterated their joint commitment to build on the existing positive momentum during a meeting of foreign ministry officials on Monday in Ankara.
The meeting between Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou and her Turkish counterpart Burak Akcapar...
Cyprus
Monastery of Sin: Bogus Miracle Cures and “Holy” Sex Shock Cyprus
The events in a Greek Orthodox monastery in Cyprus have stunned public opinion on the island as more allegations including bogus miracle cures and sex between monks come to light.
Police intervened at Agios Avakoum monastery, where two monks were...
Greek News
Greece Offers Fast-Track Visa for Turkish Tourists to 10 Islands
Greece is offering fast-track visas for Turkish tourists to ten Eastern Aegean islands in a ground-breaking move that would increase tourist flows and promote the people-to-people relationship.
The move that was agreed upon at the meeting between Greek Prime Minster...
Business
Bitcoin Rally: Token Hits New Record High of $71,000
Bitcoin prices hit a new record high of above $71,000 in early trading on Monday continuing its stunning rally in 2024. It later dropped to just above $65,000. Since January Bitcoin prices have rallied more than 67 percent.
The jump...
Greece
Greek Town Donates Carnival Revenue to Fund Surgery for Young Child
The municipality of Ilioupoli in the Central Athens regional unit has rallied its community to support 13-year-old Panagiotis, diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy at a young age. The city aims to achieve a total fundraising goal of 88,200 euros,...