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Greece
Greek Passport Eighth Most Powerful in the World
Japan, which has completely banned all foreign spectators from the upcoming Olympics, is in first place in passport strength.
Greek News
Countdown to the Olympic Games Begins — But is Tokyo Covid-Safe?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) kicked off on Wednesday the final countdown to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 this summer.
events
Japan Announces Ban on Foreign Spectators at 2020 Olympics
Most fans will be banned from the postponed 2020 Olympic Games when they open in July, Tokyo organizers announced on Saturday.
Diaspora
The Greek Who Taught the Japanese to Eat Feta Cheese and Olive Oil
Pioneering businessman Thanasis Fragkis was the very first person to introduce olive oil and other traditional Greek products to Japan.
Greek News
Survey Shows Greece Most Sexually Active Nation
A survey conducted by the condom manufacturer Durex, which analyzed the sexual habits of people belonging to 26 nationalities, showed that Greeks have sex the most frequently of all. Nearly 30,000 people from countries across the world participated in the...
events
New Dates for Tokyo Olympic Games 2021 Announced
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games' Organization Committee President Yoshiro Mori announced on Monday the new dates of the Olympic Games, which are now scheduled to take place in Japan next year. According to the new program of the games, the...
Greek News
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Postponed for a Year As World Fights Coronavirus
The world's most iconic single event, the Olympic Games, which were supposed to have been held in Tokyo in the summer of 2020, will be postponed for one year in a move not seen since World War II, it was...
Greek News
Japan Hints Tokyo Olympics May Have to be Postponed
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday this summer's Tokyo Olympics cannot be held under current circumstances due to the new coronavirus pandemic, suggesting for the first time that the Games may have to be postponed. "If I'm asked whether...
Sports
Tokyo Olympics Could be Postponed Due to Coronavirus, Says Senior Official
A delay of one or two years would be the "most feasible" option if the Tokyo Olympics cannot be held as planned this year due to the global coronavirus outbreak, a member of the Organizing Committee's executive board has...
Greece
Tokyo 2020: Details of Olympic Flame Ceremonies in Greece Revealed
All the details concerning the Olympic Flame and Torch Relay Ceremonies, which will take place in Greece in March, were presented on Monday at a special informational event held at the Hellenic Olympic Committee in Athens.
It was disclosed there...