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Greece Insists on War Reparations From Germany on Massacre Anniversary

Greece insisted on WWII reparations from Germany on the anniversary of the Kalavryta massacre by Nazi forces. The massacre is regarded as the bloodiest atrocity in the country. In speaking at Kalavryta during the 80th anniversary of the massacre, Defense...

Germany’s Scholz Likely to Block Erdogan’s Fighter Jet Purchase

During their meeting in Berlin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to reject Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's request to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Tensions have escalated due to Turkey's criticism of Israel among other things. According to Bloomberg, Erdogan...

OXI Day: Why Italy Attacked Greece

When Italy attacked Greece on the Albanian front on October 28, 1940, the Hellenic Armed Forces were expecting the move and were well-prepared

Scientists Recreate Fragrance of Egyptian Mummy

Max Planck Institute researchers replicated the fragrance of an Ancient Egyptian noblewoman's mummy from around 1450 BC. The revelation offers a rare glimpse into the long-lost practices of Ancient Egypt, where mummification held a significant place in rituals concerning...

Walhalla: Germany’s Copy of the Parthenon of Acropolis in Greece

The iconic Parthenon in Athens has inspired many buildings around the world, including Walhalla, Germany's hall of fame. Preserving historical memory and cultural heritage, this building is one of the most important and majestic monuments of Germany, dating back to...

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...

The Diamond-Clad Town Built on an Asteroid Crater

The small town of Nordlingen in Germany is perhaps one of the most visited spots on earth by astronomists, as it is built on an asteroid crater and its buildings are filled with diamonds created by the asteroid impact. A...

The Longest Underwater Tunnel in the World

Spanning eighteen kilometers, the new Fehrman Belt fixed link between Germany and Denmark is set to the longest and deepest combined road and rail tunnel in the world. When completed, it will cut travel time down to ten minutes...

Is this Hitler’s Last Photograph?

Much speculation and mystery surrounds the last photograph taken of Adolf Hitler who committed suicide on April 30, 1945. Records show that no photographers were in the Berlin bunker after March 20 and therefore confirming the Nazi dictator's final...

‘I am a Berliner’: Kennedy’s Historic Speech 60 Years Ago on this Day

"I am a Berliner" ("Ich bin ein Berliner") is one of the best-known speeches of the Cold War; it was given by US President John F. Kennedy on June 26, 1963, in West Berlin. This speech became an enduring symbol...