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Art
Greek Flag in Pink Exhibit in New York Causes Uproar in Athens
A Greek flag in pink colors exhibited in the Greek consulate of New York has caused anger in Athens with Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis ordering the artwork to be withdrawn.
The controversial piece by artist Georgia Lale was exhibited to...
Cyprus
First Aid Shipment to Gaza Departs From Cyprus Port
The humanitarian corridor from Cyprus to Gaza was inaugurated with the sailing of a ship loaded with 80 tons of aid for Gaza, state broadcaster CyBC reported on Monday.
According to the CyBC report, the ship, the British Royal Navy’s...
Greek News
Greek Island of Paros to Implement Digital Parking System
The Greek island of Paros, world-renowned for its idyllic scenery and a popular tourist destination, is subject to one major problem every summer—lack of parking availability. In the summer months, tourists swarm the island and since they either rent...
Economy
The Economist Ranks Greece’s Economic Performance in Top Spot for 2023
Greece's economic performance for 2023 has been ranked in the top spot in the list of 35 countries around the globe by the Economist magazine.
According to the Economist’s analysis based on five economic and financial indicators (inflation, “inflation breadth”,...
Crime
Police Officer Killed During Car Chase Near Athens
A 29-year-old police officer from the DIAS motorcycle unit was killed during a car chase in Aspropyrgos in western Attica in the early hours of Monday.
According to reports from public broadcaster ERT, the incident unfolded following a response to...
Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo Becomes Bucks’ All-Time Top Rebounder
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo once again cemented his place as one of the greatest players of the franchise.
Antetokounmpo grabbed seventeen rebounds in the game against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. With his fourteenth board, he passed the...
Greek News
Greece Secures Deal for 35 Black Hawk Helicopters
Greece recently completed a major defense agreement with the United States, securing the purchase of 35 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
This transaction with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, was brokered by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and is...
Greek News
Darkness in the Tunnel of the Tempe Railway Disaster in Greece
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In the aftermath of the Tempe railway disaster in Greece, the affected area was covered up by the state to conceal vital evidence, with a proper investigation case in pursuit of justice losing momentum, according to the Association of Victims...
Archaeology
Former UK Minister Makes Powerful Plea for the Parthenon Marbles
The UK should hand back the Parthenon Marbles to Greece in “a grand gesture,” former Brexit Minister Lord Frost has said.
The Conservative peer argued the ancient sculptures housed in the British Museum were “a special situation” which required “a...
Diplomacy
President Biden Supports ‘Constructive Steps’ Between Greece and Turkey
US President Joe Biden “expressed support for recent constructive steps” in the relationship between Greece and Turkey in a call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday.
The White House said that Biden was supportive of “recent constructive steps” in...