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Paris Bedbugs Appear in Greece
Bedbugs that have plagued Paris and other cities across Europe appeared in Greece for the first time, a tourism official revealed on Greek TV.
President of the Food and Tourism Workers Union Giorgos Hotzoglou said that a hotel in an...
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The Times Names Best Greek Islands to Visit
The Times published its list of the best Greek islands to visit, highlighting destinations beyond the famous Mykonos and Santorini.
From the stunning beaches of Skiathos to the historical richness of Rhodes, each island offers a unique experience for the...
Archaeology
Oldest Lakeside Settlement in Europe Discovered in Albania
An ancient lakeside settlement that was discovered recently in southern Albania has been described as the oldest found in Europe.
The settlement of stilt houses was submerged 8,000 years under Lake Ohrid. Radiocarbon dating from the site puts it at...
Greek News
Angelina Jolie Filming Maria Callas Spotted in Greece
Angelina Jolie was spotted getting onboard a yacht during the last day of filming Maria in Greece.
Scenes of the film which is about the tumultuous life of famed Greek opera diva Maria Callas, are shot in Pyrgos on the Peloponnese.
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Demographic Collapse an ‘Existential Threat for Greece’
The demographic collapse in Greece is becoming an "existential threat" to the future of the nation, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned on Tuesday.
In his address to the conference "Demographics 2023, Time for Action", Mitsotakis pointed out that the Hellenic Statistical...
Economy
Greece Among Europe’s Top Five Most Expensive Airbnb Destinations
Greece is one of the five European countries with the most expensive Airbnbs. Prices have skyrocketed over the past twelve months.
A recent report from travel analytics company AirDNA found a surge in European travel, with average daily rates (ADR)...
Diplomacy
Greece Threatens to Dash Albania’s EU Hopes Over Greek Politician’s Arrest
On Monday, Greece threatened to block the accession of Albania into the EU following the arrest and imprisonment of ethnic Greek politician Fredi Beleri.
Beleri has been detained since May for alleged vote buying after being elected mayor of the...
Greek News
Drunk British Tourists Disrupt Flight to Crete, Bite Police Officer
Two drunk British tourists, a mother and her daughter, caused mayhem during a flight from Manchester to Heraklion, Crete on Thursday and, upon landing, attacked a Greek police officer.
The unruly behavior of the mother, 55, and daughter, 24, who...
Education
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Honored by the University of West Attica
The University of West Attica (UNIWA) honored Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew by declaring him an Honorary Doctor at a recent event in Athens.
The Honorary Doctorate was given by the Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art of the...
Archaeology
Ancient Tomb Depicting Mythical Cerberus Found in Italy
Archaeologists discovered an ancient tomb depicting Cerberus, likely from around two thousand years ago during the Republican and Imperial Roman eras. The tomb, aptly named the Tomb of Cerberus due to its stunning frescoes, was unearthed near Naples.
The tomb...