The Hellenic Parliament has finalised a 27-member preliminary inquiry committee to investigate potential responsibilities in the Tempi railway disaster. The inquiry will focus on former Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos, following allegations of tampering with the accident scene. With representatives from all major parties, the committee has two months to complete its work. Kefalonian MP Panagis Kappatos is expected to chair the confidential proceedings, which will be conducted behind closed doors.
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The Spartans, one of ancient Greece’s most formidable city-states, believed they were direct descendants of…
Spartan soldiers, renowned for their discipline and fearlessness, had a distinctive pre-battle ritual: combing their…
In ancient Sparta, the Helots formed a subjugated population primarily responsible for agricultural and domestic…
The ancient Spartans were renowned for their military prowess and rigorous training regimes, which began…
Spartan women, unlike their counterparts in other Greek city-states, enjoyed a degree of freedom and…
The Battle of Marathon in 490 BC was a pivotal event in the Greco-Persian Wars.…
During the Siege of Sparta in 272 BC, the Spartan prince Acrotatus displayed remarkable valour…
Athens, Greece – The current center-right government in Greece is maintaining its popularity one year…
In a significant decision, the A1 Section of the Supreme Court has ruled that the…
The Spartans chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilisations the…
Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, now lawmaker of ruling ND party, votes against amendment
Far-right and nationalist parties will have 35 seats in the next parliament. Spartans 13 seats,…
Throughout history, long hair has held significant cultural symbolism, particularly for ancient civilisations like the Greeks. From warriors to philosophers, the men of ancient Greece revered their long locks as a symbol of masculinity and freedom. Here we unravel the intriguing stories behind ancient Greek men and their luscious manes.
Although the Ancient Spartans did not leave much material legacy, especially compared to the Athenians,…
Australia’s George Kambosos Jr earned the title of the undisputed lightweight world champion after a…