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Greece
Battle of Navarino: A Milestone in the Greek War of Independence
The Battle of Navarino, one of the most important battles in Greece’s War of Independence, took place on October 20, 1827.
It was on this date that a coalition of united European powers defeated the Ottoman-Turkish naval forces in the...
Europe
Europe Fears Wave of Terror Attacks Due to Israel-Hamas War
In the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, Europe braces for a fresh wave of terror attacks after a firebomb assault on a Berlin synagogue and killings in Belgium and France by suspected Islamist extremists.
“We have to address multiple impacts...
Archaeology
Mysterious 4,000-Year-Old Treasure Map Reveals Ancient World
Archaeologists aim to uncover ancient secrets with a 4,000-year-old map that has been mostly unexamined. This ancient map, dating back to the Bronze Age, may seem like a simple rock with mysterious carvings. However, this stone, known as the...
Military
Top Ten Military Powers in the World Right Now
Lists of strongest military forces are appearing in various publications now that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has the world standing on edge
Greek News
France and Greece Launch ‘Kimon’ Frigate for the Hellenic Navy
The launching ceremony of the first frigate for Greece named "Kimon" took place in the Naval Group shipyard of Lorient, France on Wednesday.
The ceremonial launching took place in the presence of Sébastien Lecornu, French minister of the Armed Forces...
Greek News
Naval Group Launches Greek Frigate Kimon
French manufacturer Naval Group has moved forward with the "technical launching" of the Greek frigate Belharra, "Kimon," at the Lorient shipyard in northwest France. The Greek frigate's test launch occurred on September 28.
The three FDI frigates will bear the...
Ancient Greece
The Greek Origins of Marseille, France’s Oldest City
The huge port city of Marseille, France was founded by Greeks back in 600 BC, when the first immigrants established a trading colony.
Europe
Dassault: The Greek Connection of One of Europe’s Wealthiest Families
Dassault Aviation is the company behind the Rafale aircraft that Greece has acquired to help protect its borders.
Archaeology
Neolithic Village Discovered in France
Archaeologists working at the expansive Neolithic site in northeast France have made a significant discovery that completes the puzzle of the site's history—the remains of a permanent settlement.
These findings were revealed at the Marais de Saint-Gond, a Neolithic site,...
Archaeology
Neanderthals Created Europe’s Oldest Engravings
Ancient engravings, believed to be the oldest in Europe, were recently discovered in a cave in France that had been closed off for thousands of years. However, it appears that these engravings were not created by our modern human...