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Acropolis Receives Record 16,000 Visitors Daily
More than sixteen thousand visitors enter the gates of the Acropolis of Athens each day this year, according to a recent announcement from the Greek Ministry of Tourism.
Τhe Ministry of Tourism revealed foreign tourist arrivals, comprised predominately of Americans,...
Environment
NATO Firefighting Aircraft Arrive in Greece to Fight Wildfires
NATO sent firefighting aircraft and helicopters to Greece to help the country battle wildfires, the alliance said on Friday.
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) said it is supporting Greece's firefighting efforts for the eleventh consecutive year.
"Upon request of...
Greece
The Greek Jew of Thessaloniki Who Turned Executioner for the Nazis
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This is the story of a Greek Jew of Thessaloniki called Vital Hasson who collaborated with the Nazis during WWII.
By Sarah Abrevaya Stein
I learned a lesson when conducting research for my recently published book, Family Papers: a Sephardic Journey...
Diplomacy
Greece to Unveil Statue of Vietnam’s Communist Leader Ho Chi Minh
Greece's Foreign Minister announced during his visit to Vietnam on Monday that the country will honor Communist Leader Ho Chi Minh by unveiling a statue in the north of the country.
Nikos Dendias made the announcement while in the capital...
Greek church
The Brave Greek Priest Who Held a Liturgy in Hagia Sophia in 1919
A brave Greek priest managed to hold an Orthodox liturgy in Hagia Sophia in 1919 at a time when the iconic cathedral was being used as a mosque.
It is commonly believed that the last Orthodox liturgy in Hagia Sophia in...
Greek News
Chinese Space Rocket Debris Could Fall On Greece
Debris from a Chinese space rocket could fall on Greece in the weekend of July 30-31, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) warned.
Diaspora
“I Feel Blessed” Since Our Move Back to Greece
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The move back to Greece is most Greek Americans dream. Memories of blue skies, blue waters, always bring a sense of nostalgia.
Celebrities
Has ABC Moved to Mykonos? Lara Spencer and Amy Robach Party on Greek Island
ABC presenters Lara Spencer and Amy Robach met on Mykonos over the weekend and shared photos on Instagram.
"Mykonos meet up! So good to see AR!! Kids and hubbies too-Such fun! And not the first time I connected w a...
Diplomacy
Russia Declares Greece “Unfriendly” Country
Russia included Greece in the list of unfriendly countries on Friday due to its stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Moscow expanded the list of "unfriendly" states, also adding—apart from Greece—Denmark, Slovenia, Croatia, and Slovakia. Slovenia and Croatia were...
Greek News
The Greek Heart Surgeon Who Has Operated on 15,000 Children For Free
Dr. Kalangos began his career as a cardiovascular surgeon at the Geneva Medical School Hospital in Switzerland in 1993. In 1998.