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The Haunting 100-year Parallel Between Greeks and Armenians
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2023 marks the centennial of the Treaty of Lausanne, which efficiently ended the last traces of Greeks in Asia Minor and the Armenians in Artsakh.
By Julian McBride
2023 marks the centennial of the Treaty of Lausanne, which efficiently ended the...
History
Busting Racism in the 1930s: Greeks Serving African American Patrons
This powerful photo shot at a Greek-owned diner in Pittsburgh’s Hill District circa the 1930s is an emotional reminder of how newly arrived Greek immigrants treated African Americans.
The owners are pictured serving their patrons more than three decades before...
Greek News
FIve Members of the Greek Rescue Team Killed in Libya
Five members of a Greek rescue team en route to the flood-ravaged city of Derna, Libya were killed in a road accident on Sunday, authorities in Athens confirmed on Monday.
A bus carrying 19 Greek rescue workers collided with a...
Greek news
The Greeks of Bogota, Colombia
Bogota, the capital of Colombia and a sprawling mega-city of almost ten million inhabitants, is home to a grand total of approximately 150 Greeks.
With its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and breathtaking landscapes, Bogota offers visitors a unique and...
Greece
The Mystery of the Greek Skeletons Found in an Indian Lake
Researchers have determined that skeletons found at India's Roopkund Lake belonged to Greeks who visited the site in the 1800s.
Africa
Greeks Evacuated from Sudan Flown to Athens
Seventeen people, 13 Greeks and 4 spouses of Greek nationals, including three children and an injured person, have been evacuated from Sudan via Djibouti and have arrived in Athens, the Greek Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.
A Hellenic Air Force...
Culture
Greeks Love their Coffee: Daily Routine Confirmed by New Survey
More than 8 out of 10 Greeks drink coffee every day a new survey reveals, confirming that coffee culture is thriving in the country.
According to a survey by pollsters Kapa Research on behalf of the Hellenic Coffee Association, 84%...
Archaeology
Ancient Sanctuary Dedicated to God Mithras Found in Spain
The remains of a sanctuary dedicated to the god Mithras, along with leftovers from ritual banquets, have been found during excavations at the Villa del Mitra in Cabra, Spain.
According to Heritage Daily, the discovery was made by archaeologists from...
Europe
Greeks Cut Down on Drinking: Alcohol Consumption Drop Highest in EU
Greeks drastically cut down on alcohol consumption during the 2010 to 2019 decade, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a report released on Monday.
Greece ranks in the penultimate position of the European list, exhibiting the...
Food
Kokorec: Turkish Word, Greek Creation?
Turkey and Greece have been in an ongoing conflict about the origin of certain foods for decades, anad each side claims several dishes as their own.
Recently, the Turkish newspaper Al Aksam published an article on its front page regarding...