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Turkish historians claim to have found the location of Alexander the Great’s Battle of Granicus

After 20 years of research, historians in Turkey claim to have discovered the location of the Battle of the Granicus, one of Alexander the Great’s most significant victories. This triumph secured a strategic advantage for the Greek army in its advance into Asia Minor.

December 24, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Cyprus appoints special representative for the protection of Christians in the Middle East

The Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, recognizing the critical importance of protecting religious freedoms and supporting minorities in the Middle East, has decided to appoint Thessalia Salina Siambos as the Special Representative of the Republic of Cyprus for Religious Freedoms and Protection of Minorities in the Middle East.

December 24, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Hellenic Air Force cadets detained and deported after posing with Greek flag in front of Hagia Sophia

Six cadets from the Hellenic Air Force Academy, three Greek and three Cypriot nationals, were arrested in Istanbul last Saturday for unfurling Greek flags outside the Hagia Sophia.

December 24, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Tourism Min Kefalogianni: 2024 set to be another record year for Greek tourism

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency, expressed her belief that tourism revenues are expected to exceed 20 billion euros in 2024.

December 23, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Christmas celebration of the "Plato" Greek school in Brooklyn

The Greek school "Platon" in Brooklyn celebrated Christmas on Saturday, December 21.

December 23, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Palermo: The Byzantine mosaics of the cathedral have been restored

On a hill overlooking Palermo in Sicily, the Cathedral of Monreale stands as one of the lesser-known treasures of Italian art. Built in the 12th century under Norman rule, it houses the largest collection of Byzantine-style mosaics in Italy, second only in the world to those of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

December 23, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Athens prepares for Christmas and New Year's with glorious festivities

As the holidays approach, Athens is embracing the festive spirit with a dazzling array of events for all ages.

December 23, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Turkish worker stabs employer in Kalamata

A 35-year-old Turkish man in Kalamata confronted his employer at noon on Thursday, fatally stabbing him with a knife concealed in his clothing. The perpetrator has been charged with intentional homicide and offered no resistance during his arrest. He confessed to the crime.

December 20, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Pulse poll: 30% for ND, 17% for PASOK, SYRIZA is fifth, nine parties in Parliament

ND closes 2024 with poll gains in the aftermath of the 2025 budget debate and raises its lead over PASOK in the vote estimate to 13 points – 30% versus 17% – according to the results of the Pulse poll presented on Sky’s main newscast.

December 20, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Citizenship granted with the surname ‘De Grece’ to the former king’s children

The issue of the recovery of Greek citizenship from members of the former royal family is heading towards a definitive end as on Thursday afternoon Interior Minister Thodoris Livanios signed the relevant act.

December 20, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

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Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Athens on high alert for potential EEZ memorandum between Syria and Turkey

The government is taking action following media reports circulated by Turkey that Ankara is preparing an EEZ with Syria, starting with what Kyriakos Mitsotakis told his European partners at the EU-Western Balkans Summit.

December 20, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Greece Boosts Naval Firepower

The Hellenic Navy is enhancing its capabilities with the acquisition of advanced Exocet missiles and new patrol vessels.

December 19, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Crete: The family of the 36-year-old murdered by the Frenchman will file a lawsuit against all liable parties

The family of 36-year-old Rania Bourneli, who lost her life when a 33-year-old Frenchman ran her overoutside her home in Anopolis, Crete, is inconsolable.

December 19, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Mitsotakis: Europe must allocate more resources for common European defence

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Brussels to participate in the European Council session today and tomorrow, where critical issues, including Ukraine, migration, and the Middle East, will dominate discussions.

December 19, 2024
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

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