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Diplomacy
Greece on Alert, Calls for Restraint as Israel-Iran Crisis Escalates
The government in Greece issued a stern condemnation of Iran’s recent attacks on Israel, labeling them as a "significant escalation."
Authorities are maintaining a state of alert and staying in close contact with Western allies, while Greek missions remain active...
Greek News
The Parallel Visions of Alexander the Great and Kapodistrias for Greece
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The efforts of Alexander the Great and the first President of modern Greece Ioannis Kapodistrias to employ Hellenic civilization for the good of humanity reflect the greatness of ancient Greece / Hellas.
By Evaggelos Vallianatos
Alexander accomplished so much so soon...
Greek News
Cruise Ship Cancels Santorini Visit Due to Overcrowding
A massive cruise ship that can carry thousands of guests announced over the weekend it is canceling its planned visit to Santorini due to overcrowding.
The Sun Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, has notified its guests that...
Diaspora
Greek Flag Proudly Raised in New York Prior to Annual Parade
On Friday, two days before the annual Greek parade in New York celebrating Greek Independence, the ceremony of raising the Greek flag at Bowling Green, Manhattan, took place as part of the official events.
The ceremony's highlight was the presence...
Animals
Most Stunning Nature Scene Ever: Baby Penguins Dive off 50-Foot Cliff for First Swim
Scores of baby penguins bravely dove off a massive 50-foot cliff for their first-ever swim in the icy Antarctic waters below, incredible new footage shows.
Award-winning National Geographic cinematographer Bertie Gregory spent a frigid two months tracking the 10,000-strong flock...
Greek News
Bronze Fitting Depicting Alexander the Great Found in Denmark
Archaeologists have discovered a bronze fitting depicting Alexander the Great on the Danish island of Zealand.
The discovery was made by Finn Ibsen and Lars Danielsen, two amateur archaeologists who were conducting a metal detector survey near the city of...
Greek News
Spanish Resort Residents Plan Hunger Strike Against Overtourism
Residents in the Canary Islands, a Spanish autonomous island complex in the Atlantic, have launched protests, including a hunger strike, in a backlash against overtourism.
Campaigners say the unsustainable influx of visitors is ruining life in the holiday hotspot. One...
World
Fears Grow of an Imminent Attack by Iran on Israel
Fears are growing that Iran could hit Israel with missiles or drones in the next few days in apparent retaliation for the Israeli bombing of an Iranian consular building in Damascus on 1 April, which killed a top Islamic...
Greek News
US Committed to Upgrading Defense Capabilities of Greece
The US is committed to upgrading the defense capabilities of Greece, Ambassador George Tsunis told an audience at the Delphi Economic Forum on Thursday.
Tsunis referred to the Letter of Offer and Acceptance to the Greek defense ministry on Wednesday...
Business
Greece Faces Probe Over EU Recovery Funds Fraud
Greek and EU authorities are investigating allegations of fraud linked to the way €2.5 billion in EU funds has been awarded to just 10 companies in Greece, Politico revealed earlier this week.
The funds are related to the EU Recovery...