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Culture
La Belle Otero: The Greek-Spanish Beauty Who Enchanted the Belle Epoque
Agustina del Carmen Otero Iglesias, known as "La Belle Otero," was said to be the most beautiful woman of the Belle Epoque—so beautiful, in fact, that men dueled and died over her. The actress, dancer, model, and courtesan was...
Europe
France Investigates Rape Allegations Against Chrysoula Zacharopoulou
France is opening an investigation into two rape allegations made against Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, French Secretary of State for Development and the Francophonie.
Zacharopoulou, 46, who was born in Sparta, Greece, is a gynecologist and politician for French President Macron's center...
Europe
France’s Macron Squeezed By Left and Right in Parliamentary Election
Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance lost its absolute majority in parliament in the legislative election in France this past weekend.
France’s prime minister, Élisabeth Borne, who was appointed only a month ago and is already facing calls for her resignation said...
Europe
Macron Reelected for Five More Years as France’s President
Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right opponent Marine Le Pen with a greater margin than expected in the presidential elections in France on Sunday. He won by 58.55 to 41.45 percent.
Macron, who became the first French leader to win re-election...
Europe
France Seizes Villa Once Owned by Greek Tycoons Onassis and Niarchos
France has seized a villa in one of the most prestigious parts of the French Riviera that once belonged to Greek tycoons Aristotle Onassis and Stavros Niarchos.
The Château de la Croë at the Cap d'Antibes is estimated to be...
Europe
Macron in Pole Position to Defeat Far-Right Le Pen for French Presidency
French President Emmanuel Macron will face the far right’s Marine Le Pen in a presidential run-off on April 24th after leading the first round on Sunday.
With 99 percent of the results counted, Emmanuel Macron had 27.6 percent of the...
Diplomacy
Greece, France and Turkey Prepare Joint Evacuation Mission in Mariupol
France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday he was coordinating efforts with Greece and Turkey for an initiative to help people leave the besieged city of Mariupol.
Macron said he hoped to convince Russia to allow the evacuation during talks...
Greek News
Greece and France Ink Frigates Deal
Greece and France signed on Thursday the deal for the procurement by the Hellenic Navy of three Belharra frigates, with an option for a fourth.
The signing ceremony was held onboard the "Battleship Georgios Averof", permanently docked as a museum...
Greek News
Lipsi, Greece Ranked a Top 10 Travel Destination for 2022
Lipsi, a tiny Greek island in the Dodecanese archipelago, ranks as one of the top 10 alternative travel destinations in the world for 2022, according to Girovagate.com, one of Italy's largest travel blogs.
"Those who, like us, are constantly looking...
Greek News
Greece Ratifies Frigates, Jets Deal with France
Greece ratified a major arms agreement with France late on Tuesday which includes the purchase of three frigates and six new Rafale fighter jets to an existing order for 18 aircraft.
The National Defense Ministry's bill was approved by Parliament....