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EU states solidarity with Cyprus over Turkey’s illegal drilling activities in the region
EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn said Turkey is moving further away from EU accession following its current illegal drilling activities in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). A ministerial release following …
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Turkey has been shut out of the US F-35A jet fighter program
The US Pentagon last week reaffirmed Greece’s interest in purchasing the F-35A fighter jets while, at the same time, removing Turkey from the Joint Strike Fighter programme. The F-35A is …
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US Ambassador Pyatt heads Greek delegation to Washington to discuss US-Greek geostrategic alliance
US Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt visited Washington this week with a delegation of Greek investors to discuss US-Greek ties at the Atlantic Council Headquarters. The visit was part of …
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As Giannis Antetokounmpo rises to fame in the US, so too does name ‘Giannis’ for baby boys
Greek name ‘Giannis’ is all the rage in the United States thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 24-year-old Milwaukee Bucks forward, dubbed ‘the Greek Freak’, has gone on to become an NBA …
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Fotis Dulos fronts court with investigations focused on dumpsters and his $4.8 million home
Greek American businessman Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of missing Connecticut mother of five Jennifer Dulos, is in custody for the disappearance of his wife, Jennifer Dulos. On Thursday, authorities …
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New research into 3,700-year-old tablet reveals Babylonians developed trigonometry before the Greeks
Greek astronomer Hipparchus (120 BC) has been regarded as the father of trigonometry. That is until now. New research by the University of New South Wales on a 3,700-year-old tablet …
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George Michael left nothing to former lovers; lion’s share goes to his Cypriot family
George Michael’s estate can finally be divided following court paperwork issued on 30 May, however the star did not leave any of his $124 million fortune to his 45-year-old boyfriend …
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Singer Héllena’s new single calls on Britain to return Parthenon Marbles
Singer Héllena is getting political in her latest single. Titled ‘The Parthenon Marbles (bring them back)’, as the name suggests, the song is both inspired by and dedicated to the …
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Professor inspired by Ancient Greeks creates games to teach students about power and responsibility
Academics in the UK have developed a new series of workshops to teach young people about power and responsibility, in a bid to help them better understand the current political …
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Briefs from the week that was from Greek elections to Masterchef’s sight
GREEK ELECTIONS Greece’s national elections will be held on 7 July. Greek government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos told Alpha Radio that the elections would be held under the current government and …