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Ancient Greece
The Philistines Were Likely of Greek Origin, According to DNA
Philistines were very likely of Greek origin, as a new DNA study traces the origins of the ancient villains in the Eastern Mediterranean
Archaeology
Scientists Create AI to Translate Ancient Akkadian Cuneiform
Scholars who specialize in the study of ancient Mesopotamia, known as Assyriology, face the challenging task of decoding Akkadian texts written in cuneiform.
Cuneiform, named after its wedge-shaped marks made on clay tablets using a reed stylus, is one of...
Greek News
Sen. Menendez Hosts Meeting with Greece, Cyprus, Israel Lawmakers
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez hosted earlier in the week a virtual meeting with lawmakers from Greece, Cyprus and Israel in the context of the 3+1 inter-parliamentary group.
The chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee was joined in the...
Greek News
Israel to Supply Dozens of Orbiter 3 UAVs to Greece
Israel's defense company Aeronautics, owned by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Stolero Aeron, agreed to supply Greece with Orbiter 3 unmanned aerial systems (UAVs) in a government-to-government contract.
The deal is part of the sale of Rafael’s Spike missiles to...
History
How Much in Today’s Money Judas Received to Betray Jesus
According to the Gospel of John, Judas Iscariot received 30 silver coins, or in today's money, around $340, to betray Jesus and put him in the hands of Caiaphas.
Before the Last Supper, Judas is said to have gone to...
Animals
6,000-Year-Old Fishhook Suggests Shark Was on the Menu
Around 6,000 years ago, people living in what is now Israel may have eaten sharks, according to experts who found a big copper fishing hook in a previously unknown ancient village.
Archaeologists discovered the "shark hook" during a survey along...
Cyprus
Greece, Cyprus and Israel Vow to Create Energy Corridor to Europe
Cyprus, Greece and Israel can provide a key energy corridor to Europe through a planned electricity cable connecting their power grids and a potential natural gas pipeline, diplomats from the three nations said on Friday.
Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos,...
Greek News
Greece Approves Purchase of Israeli Missiles
On Wednesday, Greece approved the long-stalled purchase of the Israeli-made Spike-NLOS missiles.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the National Security Council which was chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
During...
Greek News
Greece, the US, Israel and Cyprus in Joint Military Drill in the Med
Air and naval forces from Greece, the US, Israel and Cyprus began a large military drill in the eastern Meditterean on Wednesday.
The exercise, named "Noble Dina 2023", is an annual event that this year focuses on training the participating...
Greek News
Israeli Hackers who Meddle in Elections Have Presence in Greece
A team of Israeli hackers who claim to have manipulated more than 30 elections around the world has revealed that they have a "presence" in Greece which is due to hold a general election after April.
The news broke by an...