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Around 50 anarchists clashed with police in the Athenian neighborhood of Kolonos on Saturday, leaving four officers injured. As of Saturday evening, no arrests have been made. Reportedly, the group of anarchists gathered to demonstrate for the anniversary of the...

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with advisors and government ministers virtually on Saturday in order to discuss the country's Covid-19 vaccination plan. Reportedly, vaccinations will begin in January, with healthcare workers having priority. Greeks will be able to make appointments...

After twelve days of negotiations, the three Greek sailors held captive by pirates off the coast of Nigeria were freed late Friday night. The ordeal began back on November 16, when pirates attacked the ship named "Stelios K" in the...

Columbia University is planning to open a Global Center in Greece as an addition to its worldwide network of such centers that support remote learning and help students connect with the global community. Currently there are Columbia Global Centers in...

A total of 1,667 new coronavirus cases were diagnosed in Greece on Friday, suggesting a gradual decline in viral transmission in the country. There are currently 612 intubated patients with Covid-19 in Greece, and 98 people with the virus...

Turkey is "threatening peace, security and stability" in the Mediterranean region, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias charged on Friday during an official visit to Cyprus. Following a meeting with his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides, Dendias said that Ankara on the...

For the first time in its history, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will broadcast its annual Christmas concert online this year. Featuring the Archdiocesan Cathedral Choir, the concert will be titled "God Is With Us" - An Archdiocesan Virtual...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continued to provoke French President Emmanuel Macron, calling him a "burden" and a "problem," that he hopes France will "get rid of" soon, Reuters reports. In reference to recent protests in France over a controversial...

The House and Senate Armed Services Committees reached consensus on the annual defense policy bill unveiled Thursday which, among other things, gives a mandate to the U.S. President to sanction Turkey for its acquisition of the Russian S-400 air...

Refusing to succumb to laziness and indolence despite the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki medical student and avid rock climber Manthos Valsamidis transformed his home into an indoor rock climbing facility during the month of November. Valsamidis, a...