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George Stravelakis: The Enslaved Greek who Became Ruler of Tunisia
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George Stravelakis, sometimes called "Halkias," was an enslaved Greek man from the island of Chios who rose to become the Prime Minister of Tunisia in the 1860s. By Antonis Chaldeos Stravelakis was born in 1817 on the island of Chios. During the...
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World Powers Call for Withdrawal of Foreign Troops from Libya
US Secretary of State Blinken arrived in Berlin for a meeting with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas prior to the Libya peace talks.
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The Greek Actor Who Became a Star in Uganda, Africa
A Greek actor and photographer has been making a name for himself in Africa, where he has become a breakout star.
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There’s a Complex History of Skin Lighteners in Africa and Beyond
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An estimated four out of 10 women in Africa use skin lightening products, a risky process that dates back to ancient times.
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The Turbulent Story of Greeks in South Africa
Greeks in South Africa managed to rise socially and prosper, with several of them becoming very successful and wealthy.
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Migrant Crisis: Children’s Bodies Washed Up on Libyan Beaches
Disturbing photographs came to light on Tuesday showing children's bodies (including babies and toddlers) washed up on a Libyan beach.
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EU Supports Africa With €1 Billion to Tackle COVID-19 Pandemic
Africa's Covid-19 struggle will be supported with over €1 Billion and expertise from Europe, the European Commission announced. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday at the G20 Global Health Summit in Rome a Team Europe initiative...
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Meet the Greek-Congolese Model Empowering Girls in Africa
Noella Coursaris Musunka was born to a Greek Cypriot father and a Congolese mother in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Cyrene: The Stunning Ancient Greek City of Libya
Cyrene was an ancient Greek and later Roman city in Libya. It was the oldest and most important of the five Greek cities in the region.
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Libyan Foreign Minister Urges Turkey to Withdraw Fighters
On Monday, the Foreign Minister of Libya, Najla al-Manqoush, called for the departure of all foreign forces and mercenaries from its soil.
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Greek Orthodox Church of Uganda Celebrates Easter With Splendor
The Greek Orthodox Church of Uganda celebrated the Holy week with splendor and devotion.
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Report Reveals Morocco Set to Buy Turkish Drones
A deal for Morocco's purchase of Turkish drones shows how the market for the drones is expanding, according to a new report.
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Greece Says it Will Start Talks with Libya on Maritime Zones
Greece and Libya have agreed to hold talks on marking out their maritime zones in the Mediterranean, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said
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Nine-Year-Old Greek Girl is the Gymnastics Sensation of Egypt
A 9-year-old Greek girl born in Cairo is the undisputed champion of gymnastics in Egypt, as for the second year round, she won gold
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“Greece is Back in Libya”, Declares Greek Foreign Minister
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias inaugurated a new era for Greek-Libyan relations as he vowed Greece "is back" in Libya during his official visit to the north African country on Monday. While there, he met with officials of the...