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Legal net tightens on Greek MEP graft suspect Eva Kaili
The legal challenges facing Eva Kaili sharpened Thursday as the Greek MEP, already accused of taking bribes from Qatar, faced a second investigation and a vote to strip her of …
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Greek sling bullet from Hellenistic Period discovered in Israel
A 4.4-centimetre-long lead projectile has been discovered in the Israeli town of Yavne, known to the Ancient Greeks as Ἰαμνία (Iamneea). Inscribed upon one side of the bullet, which was …
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UK warns British Museum over Parthenon Marbles
The UK government stressed on Monday that the British Museum is legally forbidden from breaking up its vast collection, after a report said it could possibly hand the Parthenon Marbles …
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Sold for €441,375, Greek “masterpiece” sets new auction record for artist
One of the most celebrated paintings of 20th century Greek art sold for €441,375 at the Bonhams Greek Sale in Paris on Thursday. Made by the ’30s generation representative Yiannis …
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NASA’s Artemis I mission starts a new chapter in human lunar exploration
NASA’s historic lunar mission took flight in the early hours of Wednesday morning (Florida USA) after months of anticipation and setbacks. The mission, named Artemis I, has sent a crewless …
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Jennifer Aniston announces her father’s passing in a tribute Instagram post
“Sweet papa … John Anthony Aniston. You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew,” Jennifer Aniston wrote on Instagram captioning a series of photos with her father …
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Greek Americans do well in the US Midterm Elections
Results of the US midterm elections are still rolling in, and with 500 seats in the House of Representatives and Senate it could take weeks to get final results. However …
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Giant Roman era mosaic uncovered in Syria features two Greek scenes
The Syrian directorate of antiquities announced on Wednesday the discovery of a rare mosaic panel that experts say dates back to the Roman era in Homs province, an area previously …
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Telegram group urges Syrian migrants in Turkey to march into the EU
A Telegram group titled ‘Caravan of Light’ created on 4 September, had been secretly mobilising Syrian refugees in Turkey to enter the European Union. The group that now has more …
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President Sakellaropoulou represents Greece at Queen’s funeral
Dignitaries from around the world were among the approximately 2,000 guests at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday. Representing Greece was the President …