Funeral
Culture
When Greeks Defied the Nazis to Attend Great Poet Palamas’ Funeral
On a day like this on February 28 1943, Athens was mourning one of the nation's greatest poets: Kostis Palamas had died the day before.
Life
‘Dead’ Woman Wakes Up Inside Coffin at Her Own Funeral
Bella Montoya, a 76-year-old woman in Ecuador, who was pronounced dead woke up inside a coffin at her own funeral.
Montoya was admitted to a hospital in Ecuador on Friday after suffering from a stroke and later pronounced dead. According...
Europe
King of Spain Felipe Embraces His Self-Exiled Father Juan Carlos in Greece
The King of Spain Felipe VI publicly embraced his self-exiled father, former King Juan Carlos, at the funeral of former King of Greece Constantine in Greece on Monday.
The two royals apparently did not even exchange a glance during the...
Greek News
Former King of Greece Constantine Laid to Rest Near Athens
Former King of Greece Constantine II was laid to rest at the former royal residence of Tatoi, north of Athens on Monday afternoon.
His sons former Prince Pavlos and Nikolaos carried the casket from the chapel in Tatoi, followed by...
Greek News
Greece to Become Royal Hub for Former King Constantine’s Funeral
Greece is preparing to host several European royals who will be arriving to Athens for former King Constantine's funeral on Monday. The government has also decided to upgrade its representation.
Among those who have confirmed attendance are:
Felipe VI of...
Greek News
Former King Constantine to Be Buried in Greece as Private Citizen
The government in Greece announced on Wednesday that former King Constantine will be buried on Monday as a private citizen at the former royal palace north of Athens.
The funeral service will take place in Athens' Metropolis, as the government...
Europe
Biden Pays Final Respects to Queen Elizabeth; World Leaders Arrive for Funeral
US President Biden paid respects to Queen Elizabeth who died on September 8th, as dozens of world leaders arrive in London for the funeral on Monday.
Biden has said the Queen reminded him of his mother.
“She had that look, like...
Europe
UK’s Plan to Bus Foreign Leaders to Queen’s Funeral Faces Backlash
The UK is facing a diplomatic backlash over VIP travel arrangements for Queen Elizabeth's funeral, with many world leaders now seeking special permission to bypass arrangements, according to The Times.
The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has said that...
World
Ukrainian Priest Beaten By Russian Priest With Cross At Funeral
Footage showing a Ukrainian priest being attacked by a Russian priest with a cross during a soldier's funeral was leaked online.
Greek News
Greece in Mourning as Fofi Gennimata Laid to Rest
Fofi Gennimata was laid to rest with full state honors Wednesday with the City of Athens covering the cost of the funeral in honor of her contributions to Greece.
Crowds who lined the street as the funeral cortege made its...