Kalamata
Culture
Why Greek Olive Oil is the Best in the World
Greek olive oil is synonymous with Greek tradition, a healthy diet and its rich history, Called “Liquid Gold," it epitomizes the country.
Greece
Study Finds Greek Kalamata Olives Help Reduce Bad Cholesterol
A study conducted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens found that Kalamata olives help reduce bad cholesterol and improve the overall health of people who include them in their diets.
Olives are well-known for their benefits when eaten...
Greece
Greece Becomes Top Destination for Russian Fuel Tankers
The number of tankers carrying Russian fuel that arrived in Greece in April reached record-breaking highs, indicating that the country's waters have become a top destination for transporting Russian fuel.
According to a report by Reuters, arrivals of ships carrying...
Crime
Multiple Fires in Greece Linked to Arson, Suspects Arrested
Multiple people have been linked to arson across Greece, as fires rage through nearly every region of the country. Two people were arrested in Agios Stefanos, where fires are still currently spreading. The suspects were apprehended by the bridge...
Greece
Greece and Israel Sign Off Deal for Air Force Training Center
Greece and Israel signed off on the creation of an international air force training center in Greece, the National Defense Ministry reported.
Greece
New Movie Filmed in Kalamata Recreates Greek Revolutionary Era
"Kalamata 1821: Roads of Freedom" is a new movie about the Greek Revolution and the roles its protagonists played in the War of Independence.
Diaspora
Greek Seven-Year-Old Anastasia Needs Your Help to Fight Brain Cancer
The family of the 7-year-old Greek girl Anastasia, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, are seeking financial support after learning that the cost of their daughter's necessary surgery is nearly 700,000 euros ($820,316).
In a social media post made...
Greece
Sterilization Fears Force Greek City of Kalamata to Suspend 5G Network
The decision by Kalamata's city council earlier in the week to suspend their 5G pilot program on the grounds that it could be a health hazard has caused widespread condemnation in Greece.
At a time when the rest of the...
Diplomacy
US Warns Greece Against Helping Iranian Tanker
The Iranian oil tanker "Adrian Darya 1", formerly called the "Grace 1."
Reuters is reporting that The United States on Tuesday warned Greece and other Mediterranean states that helping the Iranian oil tanker recently released by Gibraltar authorities in any way...
Diplomacy
Iran Warns US Against Seizure of Oil Tanker Heading to Greece
Iran has warned the United States against the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker which has been released from Gibraltar and is now heading to the port of Kalamata in Greece, an Associated Press report says.
The ship, formerly known...