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The Ancient Greek Tyrant Who Ruled Athens Three Times

Pisistratus was an ancient Greek statesman who ruled Athens three times as a tyrant. However, his reforms laid the foundations for the city's later supremacy in Greece. Born around 600 BC, he came to power with a coup in 561...

How Economic Sanctions in Ancient Greece Backfired, Prolonging War

Sanctions date back to antiquity, with the "Megarian Decree" issued by Athenian statesman Pericles in 432 BC being the first recorded

New Fire Breaks Out Near Megara, West of Athens

A fire that broke out near Megara west of Athens earlier on Wednesday is now fully fledged, said the Fire Brigade. The fire is burning through the agricultural area of Veniza, where it is currently very windy. A precautionary evacuation of...

Wildfire in Greece Destroys over 4,000 Acres of Forest

The wildfire raging west of Athens since Wednesday evening has destroyed over 4,000 acres of forest, said Greek minister Nikos Hardalias

Wildfire Rages in Markopoulo, Blaze in Megara Under Control

The fire that broke out in Markopoulo, Attica on Sunday morning is still raging. Strong winds and the flames are approaching the municipal stadium. The Fire Service has increased the manpower and the number of vehicles operating as the flames...

Gruesome Crime in Megara With Four-Year-Old Victim

A gruesome crime took place in Megara on Wednesday noon, when a four-year-old girl was found dead, possibly murdered by her aunt who afterwards tried to commit suicide. The parents of the unfortunate girl appear to be drug addicts who had...

Over 90 Million Illegal Cigarettes on Ferry Confiscated in Megara

Over 90 million illegal cigarettes were confiscated by the Coast Guard on a ferry in the Pachi area of Megara, west of Athens, Greece, on Saturday morning, and seven crew members of Ukrainian nationality arrested. Authorities said it is the...

Video: Irina Shayk Talks Greece and “Hercules” Role

Irina Shayk, who plays Megara in the latest "Hercules" movie, talks to Greek Reporter about her trip to Greece with her soccer-star boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo and her role in the film. Playing the love interest of a Greek mythology hero...

Greek Council Lists Megara as Archaeological Site

Today, the Greek Central Archaeological Council (KAS) voted for an area of 4,000 hectares in the western Attica region, Megara. After the voting procedure, it was announced that the area of Megara is listed for protection as an archaeological...

Ten Plus 1 Greek-Inspired Halloween Costumes

With Halloween just around the corner, people have chaotically flooded the streets in search of the perfect costume. Among the costumes featured in stores, many are inspired by ancient cultures and especially Ancient Greece. After conducting some field research...