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Greek Actor Spyros Fokas Dies at 86
Renowned Greek actor Spyros Fokas, distinguished for his contributions to the world of cinema, has died at the age of 86. The news was confirmed by his wife, Lillian Fokas, who shared the sad update on Facebook.
"Till we meet...
Greek News
Greece’s SYRIZA in Disarray as Prominent Left-Wingers Part Ways
Prominent members of the main opposition party in Greece, SYRIZA, announced on Friday they are leaving accusing the new leader Stefanos Kasselakis of moving to the right.
Nikos Voutsis, former speaker of Parliament, announced his departure in a letter, where...
Politics
Trump Says Will Consider Tucker Carlson as Running Mate
Former President Trump says he’d consider former Fox News host Tucker Carlson as a potential running mate in 2024.
“I like Tucker a lot; I guess I would,” Trump said during an appearance on “The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton...
Diaspora
The Hellenic Initiative’s Gala to Honor Ted Leonsis, Washington Wizards Owner
The Hellenic Initiative (THI), the largest global non-profit uniting the Greek Diaspora, will honor Ted Leonsis a noted philanthropist and Washington Wizards Owner at it’s 11th anniversary gala on December 2 in New York City.
Buzz and excitement for the...
Celebrities
Monica Bellucci Visits Greece to Receive ‘Golden Alexander’ at Thessaloniki Film Festival
Hollywood actress Monica Bellucci visited Thessaloniki, Greece to attend the 64th Thessaloniki Film Festival. During her visit, her Greek fans were completely enchanted. The actress walked around the city, admiring Thessaloniki's beauty and expressing her love for Greece.
The Italian...
Diplomacy
Greece ‘Ready’ to Participate in Sea Corridor of Aid to Gaza
Greece is ready to participate in a sea corridor that would offer humanitarian aid to the besieged population of Gaza, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday.
The Greek Premier participated in the international conference for aid to Gaza organized...
Cyprus
Russia Attacks Cyprus-owned Ship in Port of Odesa, Ukraine
At least one person has been killed after a Russian missile struck a Cyprus-owned ship entering the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa, Ukrainian officials say.
According to the southern defense forces, the KMAX RULER vessel was struck by an...
Ancient Greece
Silver in Ancient Greece Unlocked Trade and Built Democracy
The minting of silver into coins in ancient Greece highlighted the trading talents of Greeks and paved the way for the formation of democracies in the 5th century BC, a new scientific study says.
According to a project called SILVER...
Business
Greece Remains the ‘World’s Foremost Shipping Nation’
Greece, which has long been the leading owner/operator of cargo shipping, and now joined by China, it has come to dominate cargo capacity, according to a new analysis from industry trade group BIMCO.
BIMCO, one of the largest international shipping...
Business
World Wine Production Lowest in 60 Years; Greece Suffers 45 Percent Decrease
World wine production is expected to fall to its lowest level in 60 years in 2023 and in Greece a significant decrease of 45 percent compared to 2022, the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) has said.
This is...