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The Little-Known Greek College of Oxford, England

The Greek College, established in 1699, was a short-lived attempt to create a separate learning institution for Greek Orthodox students at the University of Oxford, England during the 17th century, when there was regular contact between Eastern Orthodoxy and...

Greece and Cyprus Slide in 2026 World Happiness Report

The latest World Happiness Report reveals a sobering trend in the Eastern Mediterranean, with both Greece and Cyprus experiencing significant declines in their global rankings. The 2026 data, published by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership with...

Greek Text of Jesus Secret Teachings to His Brother James Discovered

The first-known original Greek copy of a non-canonical Christian writing describing Jesus' secret teachings to his brother James was discovered recently at Oxford University by biblical scholars of the University of Texas at Austin. Fragments of a 1,600-year-old document describe...

How Universities in Britain Continue to Promote Greek Studies

British universities have a long history of preserving and promoting Greek studies, including the Greek language, history and culture. Prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford and King’s College London among others offer exceptional programmes...

Mystery of Oxford Sky Ignition Solved

The mystery of the Oxford sky ignition, in UK, has been solved, and police have revealed the cause of the spectacular explosion. Residents have witnessed a stunning event. The night sky suddenly lit up and smoke filled the atmosphere...

Acclaimed Greek Studies Scholar Peter Mackridge Passes Away

Peter Mackridge, an acclaimed translator and scholar of modern Greek, has died, it was announced on Friday. Mackridge was born in the UK in 1946 and studied modern Greek and French literature at St. Johns College, Oxford. He became an emeritus...

PM Mitsotakis Urges Speed-Up of EU Vaccine Approval Process

Prime Minister Mitsotakis stressed the need to speed up the European Union's vaccine approval process in an European Council videoconference on the EU's strategy for dealing with the pandemic late on Thursday. According to government sources, the Prime Minister, together with...

“Nation State” Hackers Try to Disrupt Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution

Adding to all of the uncertainty and hardship that the world has had to deal with since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, it now appears that a malicious nation state is attempting to hack the supply chain of...

Greek Presence in Britain Expands, Despite Brexit Uncertainty

According to a study conducted by the Southeast European Studies research group of the University of Oxford (SEESOX), the number of Greek nationals who moved to the UK to study or work increased significantly in the last decade, despite...

Times Higher Education Ranking: Oxford Best in World, University of Crete Is Top in Greece

The Times Higher Education's global league table of universities released its international rankings placing the University of Oxford in the top position, pushing the California Institute of Technology into second place. Greek universities lagged behind the 301st position, with the...