Odesa
Europe
Greece Hails Inclusion of Odessa, Ukraine in World Heritage List
Greece's Foreign Affairs Ministry welcomed the World Heritage Committee's decision to inscribe the Historic Centre of the city of Odessa, in Ukraine, on the World Heritage List, it said in a statement on Thursday.
This decision "is a successful outcome...
Europe
First Grain Ship Since Russia Invasion Leaves Ukraine
A ship carrying grain left the port of Odessa on Monday morning. It is the first since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February.
Russia has been blockading Ukrainian ports, but the two sides agreed to a deal to resume...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Amphoras Discovered as Ukraine Soldiers Dig Trenches
Ancient Greek amphoras were among artifacts discovered last week in Odessa, Ukraine by soldiers while "digging defenses" to protect the city from Russian attacks.
Soldiers from the Ukrainian 126th Territorial Defense brigade who found the artifacts wrote on Facebook that...
Europe
Greek FM Dendias Leads Mission to Odesa as City is Hit by Air Strikes
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias visited the strategic port of Odesa, Ukraine on Sunday as Russian forces have launched airstrikes at the city.
Dendias delivered humanitarian aid, met members of the Greek Diaspora and assessed the condition of premises inextricably...