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Greece in UNESCO Bid for Nikopolis Archaeological Site

Greece is finalizing a bid to have the archaeological site of Nikopolis, located in Epirus, inducted onto UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni chaired a meeting with local officials and experts on Tuesday to set out a timeline...

Uber Offers Car Rental in Greece

Ride-hailing service Uber recently announced that users in Greece and seven other European markets (Belgium, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, Italy, France) can now make a car rental reservation with Uber Rent through the Uber app. The new Uber Rent service...

The Colorful Bust of a Sad Deity Found at Amphipolis Ancient Grave

A bust depicting a woman or goddess, dated at the end of the 4th century BC, is one of the highlights of the Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis in northern Greece. The female bust was found together with 16 other busts...

Greek Australians Angered by Parthenon Marbles TV Coverage

Greek Australians expressed their deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent coverage by ABC Channel of the Parthenon Marbles, where they were consistently referred to as the “Elgin” Marbles. The President of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), Bill Papastergiadis,...

Greek Name Set to Be Top Choice for UK Baby Girls in 2024

A centuries-old Greek name will be in the top 10 list of the UK's most popular baby names for 2024, according to a report in the Daily Mirror. The name is Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection,' derives from the masculine Greek name...

The Hellenic Initiative’s NYC Gala Raises More Than $2.5M for Greece

The Hellenic Initiative's (THI) 11th Annual New York Gala raised more than $2.5 million for humanitarian and economic development programs in Greece. Held on Saturday, December 2nd, the Gala became the most successful fundraising event not only in the organization’s...

Syriza Break-Aways Form New Political Party “Nea Aristera”

After a series of internal conflicts in the Syriza progressive party, a new party has emerged in Greece. "Nea Aristera" (Νέα Αριστερά), meaning "New Left," is led by Alexis Haritsis and ten other MPs. According to the members, the...

Gold Hits All-Time High, Crypto Assets Also on a Charge

Gold has climbed to a record high for the second session in a row, as investors flock to the traditional safe haven asset amid hopes of interest rate cuts in the months ahead. The price of gold has reached $2,111.39...

The Ancient Graves Where the Rich Were Buried With Horses and Chariots

Several years ago, a grave with human remains plus chariots and horse skeletons was discovered in Thrace in northeastern Greece. Archaeologists said the grave from the beginning of the 2nd century AD contained the remains of four members of a...

Mother Bear and Her Two Cubs Shot Dead in Greece

A mother bear and her two cubs have been shot dead near Konitsa in Greece’s Epirus region. The incident was reported to Arcturos, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of brown bears, on Sunday after the lifeless bodies were...