Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province in terms of area has been rocked by multiple massive attacks…
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The growing Chinese aggression around the Japanese territory of Yonaguni Island has escalated the tension…
The Sindbad submarine sank near Hurghada, Egypt, killing six and injuring nine of its 44 passengers. With 29 rescued, the incident recalls last year’s Sea Story disaster, raising fresh safety concerns in a region prized for its reefs and proximity to Greece.
Tenerife, March 27, 1977 – A day etched in sorrow as two Boeing 747s collided on a foggy runway, claiming 583 lives in the deadliest aviation disaster ever. A bomb in Las Palmas diverted the KLM and Pan Am jets to Tenerife, where miscommunication and human error turned a routine flight into a fiery catastrophe. Survivors like James Naik recall the horror: “The plane was burning, people screaming—it was over in seconds.” From this tragedy, global aviation learned lessons that reshaped safety forever.
With rising grocery prices and a growing interest in new cuisines, more Australians are embracing Greek food, known for its bold flavors and simple, affordable ingredients. Mary and Martha Kalifatidis, a mother-daughter duo, are helping make Greek cooking more accessible through their popular online videos, sharing cherished family recipes. As Greek cuisine gains popularity, Taste.com.au introduces new global recipes, allowing Aussies to explore this vibrant food culture while keeping costs manageable.
Trailing by 15 with eight minutes left, European champions Panathinaikos pulled off a jaw-dropping 99-92 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in Euroleague Round 31. Kendrick Nunn (26 points) and Juancho Hernangómez (18 points) ignited a furious comeback, securing a vital road win in Belgrade and keeping the Greens in the race for second place.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Paris today for a high-stakes summit on Ukraine’s peace and security, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. On Friday, he will make history in the first-ever Greece-France-Cyprus-Lebanon leaders’ meeting, reinforcing Greece’s role as a regional stabilizer. With a subsequent trip to Israel planned, Mitsotakis is positioning Greece at the heart of international diplomacy.
A new archaeometric study of 66 marble artifacts from the early Byzantine villages of Porphyreon and Chhim in Lebanon reveals their origins in the Prokonnesos and Dokimeion quarries of modern Turkey, with some from Lesbos, Greece. Highlighting a preference for specific marbles in items like chancel screens and table tops, the research also traces the quarries’ Hellenistic roots, when they thrived under Greek-influenced kingdoms before their Byzantine prominence. The findings showcase a complex marble trade extending beyond religious use.
In a moving display of unity, the Greek Embassy in Israel held its National Day celebration at Kibbutz Be’eri, a community deeply scarred by the October 7 Hamas attacks. Marking 204 years since Greece’s revolution against the Ottoman Empire, the event underscored themes of strength and renewal, resonating with the kibbutz’s ongoing recovery. Ambassador Maya Solomou thanked the residents for their hospitality, as attendees shared in a poignant blend of Greek culture and mutual support
Athens, Greece, March 26, 2025 — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis swiftly welcomed Wednesday’s news…
Brisbane marked the 204th Greek Independence Day at Parliament House, hosted by George Mastrocostas. With dignitaries, anthems, and landmarks lit blue and white, it celebrated Greece’s 1821 legacy and its Queensland ties
Selinunte, Sicily—A team of archaeologists has excavated portions of the long-lost walls and north gate…
Trump’s 25% auto import tariffs aim to boost U.S. manufacturing but may spike prices by $12,500 per car. EU’s von der Leyen decries the move, hinting at retaliation as trade tensions rise.
Türkiye demanded an explanation from Greece after Greek Armed Forces members shouted ‘impertinent’ slogans insulting Türkiye during an Athens parade. Greece’s Defense Ministry launched a probe, as SYRIZA called the act ‘unacceptable.
For centuries, the location of the Ark of the Covenant, believed by some to contain…
The EU’s top trade negotiator warns of 20% tariffs from the Trump Administration next week, sparking fears of a transatlantic trade war. Set to begin around April 2, the move could hike costs for EU exporters, trigger retaliatory duties on $19.6 billion of U.S. goods, and strain diplomatic ties, with key sectors like automotive and tech caught in the crossfire.
With a strategic investment in Jim Corbett National Park, one of South Asia’s most popular…
Australia has announced plans to accelerate AU$1 billion of its defense spending, aiming to strengthen…
Greece has won a significant legal battle in Chile, ensuring that only Greek-produced cheese can be called “feta.” A Chilean court rejected an appeal by U.S.-based Lactalis, upholding the authenticity of the iconic Greek product.
Right-wing MP Thanos Plevris defended Navy cadets who chanted anti-Turkey slogans during Greece’s Independence Day parade, dismissing the backlash as overblown. Speaking on Skai TV, he argued the slogans reflect combat training and suit the occasion, while criticizing Turkey’s policies and rejecting calls to punish the trainees.