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Archaeology
Parthenon Marbles ‘Could be Returned Temporarily’ to Greece
The Parthenon Marbles could be returned temporarily to Greece in exchange for ancient artifacts that have never been seen in the UK before, chairman of the British Museum trustees George Osborne has said.
Responding to Greek requests for their return,...
Diplomacy
Greek PM Cancels Israel Visit After German Chancellor’s Airport Scare
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has canceled his planned trip to Israel after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's plane was evacuated on the Ben Gurion Airport runway following a rocket attack on Tuesday evening.
Greek government sources said the decision to...
Greek News
Paris Bedbugs Appear in Greece
Bedbugs that have plagued Paris and other cities across Europe appeared in Greece for the first time, a tourism official revealed on Greek TV.
President of the Food and Tourism Workers Union Giorgos Hotzoglou said that a hotel in an...
Greek News
The Times Names Best Greek Islands to Visit
The Times published its list of the best Greek islands to visit, highlighting destinations beyond the famous Mykonos and Santorini.
From the stunning beaches of Skiathos to the historical richness of Rhodes, each island offers a unique experience for the...
Archaeology
Oldest Lakeside Settlement in Europe Discovered in Albania
An ancient lakeside settlement that was discovered recently in southern Albania has been described as the oldest found in Europe.
The settlement of stilt houses was submerged 8,000 years under Lake Ohrid. Radiocarbon dating from the site puts it at...
Greek News
Angelina Jolie Filming Maria Callas Spotted in Greece
Angelina Jolie was spotted getting onboard a yacht during the last day of filming Maria in Greece.
Scenes of the film which is about the tumultuous life of famed Greek opera diva Maria Callas, are shot in Pyrgos on the Peloponnese.
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Demographic Collapse an ‘Existential Threat for Greece’
The demographic collapse in Greece is becoming an "existential threat" to the future of the nation, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned on Tuesday.
In his address to the conference "Demographics 2023, Time for Action", Mitsotakis pointed out that the Hellenic Statistical...
Economy
Greece Among Europe’s Top Five Most Expensive Airbnb Destinations
Greece is one of the five European countries with the most expensive Airbnbs. Prices have skyrocketed over the past twelve months.
A recent report from travel analytics company AirDNA found a surge in European travel, with average daily rates (ADR)...
Diplomacy
Greece Threatens to Dash Albania’s EU Hopes Over Greek Politician’s Arrest
On Monday, Greece threatened to block the accession of Albania into the EU following the arrest and imprisonment of ethnic Greek politician Fredi Beleri.
Beleri has been detained since May for alleged vote buying after being elected mayor of the...
Greek News
Drunk British Tourists Disrupt Flight to Crete, Bite Police Officer
Two drunk British tourists, a mother and her daughter, caused mayhem during a flight from Manchester to Heraklion, Crete on Thursday and, upon landing, attacked a Greek police officer.
The unruly behavior of the mother, 55, and daughter, 24, who...