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Greek News
Ruling Conservatives Suffer Defeats in Greece’s Local Elections
The ruling conservative party in Greece suffered unexpected defeats in the second round of local elections, both regional and municipal, held on Sunday.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis' New Democracy (ND) party candidates lost in Athens and Thessaloniki and five of the six...
Archaeology
Ancient Roman Stadium in Patras, Greece Opens to Visitors
The Ancient Roman stadium of Patras, Greece is now open to visitors after being restored, the Greek Ministry of Culture announced.
The glorious monument is attributed to an offering by the Roman Emperor Domitian. The construction of the Roman Stadium...
Europe
Missing Italian Man Who Left Suicide Note Found in Greece 10 Years Later
A missing Italian man who disappeared from his home 10 years ago, leaving behind only a suicide note, has been found alive and well in Greece
Celebrities
Rafael Nadal Visits Greek City of Patras on his Luxurious Yacht
During his yachting tour of the Eastern Mediterranean, tennis star Rafael Nadal made a visit to the Greek city of Patras. The famous athlete was spotted earlier last week touring the Ionian islands.
Patras is a city located in the...
Greece
Germanos: A Misunderstood Hero of the Greek War of Independence
One of the most well-known paintings of the Greek War of Independence is by Greek artist Theodoros Vryzakis, and depicts Germanos.
Culture
Apokries: Carnival Season in Full Swing in Greece
Carnival celebrations in Greece, or “Apokries,” started at the weekend and will culminate next weekend.
Young and old carnival-goers flooded the streets all over the country after a long period during which the coronavirus pandemic limited events.
The western city of...
Crime
Greek Woman Accused of Killing Daughter Detained Ahead of Trial
Late on Monday, it was concluded that a Greek woman accused of killing her hospitalized 9-year-old daughter will be detained until her hearing.
Roula Pispirigou from the western port city of Patras is being held under enhanced protection measures to...
Crime
The Damning Evidence Against a Mother Charged with her Child’s Murder
Damning evidence against Greek mother Roula Pispirigkou, whose three children all died under suspicious medical circumstances over the last three years, emerged on Thursday.
The police report charging Pispirigkou with the murder of her eldest daughter Georgina in 2022 includes...
Crime
Greek Mother Charged with Her Child’s Murder Given More Time to Testify
Greek mother Roula Pispirigkou whose three children all died in suspicious medical circumstances over the last three years was brought before an Athens examining magistrate on Thursday following her arrest in the city of Patras on Wednesday on murder...
Greece
Apokries: Greek Carnival Season Reaches Peak this Weekend
Carnival celebrations in Greece, or "Apokries," are some of the most beloved traditions in the country.
Celebrated before the period of Great Lent, or "Sarakosti," begins, Apokries allow revelers to partake in all the food, dance, and celebration they can...