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Greek and Roman Rock-Cut Tombs Unearthed in Aswan, Egypt

Greek Reporter · July 7, 2025

A joint team uncovers Greek and Roman rock-cut tombs in Aswan. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (Egypt) A team of Egyptian and Italian archaeologists has uncovered a cluster of ancient burial sites near the Aga Khan Mausoleum in Aswan,...

Modern economics education has ‘forgotten it’s own history’

LondonlovesBusiness · July 8, 2025

A new book from the Institute of Economic Affairs argues that economics education has become a “sterile and lifeless endeavour” that has forgotten its intellectual heritage, leaving students with mathematical formulas but no real understanding of...

Exploring South Korea’s Greek Mythology Museum

Greek Reporter · July 8, 2025

The Greek Mythology Museum in Jeju, South Korea. Credit: Screenshot/Youtube The island of Jeju in South Korea is home to the Greek Mythology Museum where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of the Greek gods. The museum itself is modeled...

Athens Green Spaces to Get €27M Boost Under New Regional Strategy

Greek Travel Pages · July 7, 2025

Photo source: Attica Region Three landmark green spaces across Athens to undergo regeneration under new regional strategy The most prominent public parks in Athens are set for a comprehensive transformation, as the Region of Attica launches a 27...

Greek People Don't Use Vinegar in Their Greek Salads—They Do This Instead

Allrecipes ·

A Greek salad is the ultimate summer dish. It’s cool, crisp, and refreshing, and cuts through any rich BBQ dish you just took off the grill. Best of all, the recipe is unbelievably simple. I suspect you could whip it up without a recipe at all....

Greek Consulate inaugurated in Korçë, Hasani: An important partner for us

Euronews Albania · July 7, 2025

Albanian Foreign Minister Igli Hasani participated on Monday in the inauguration of the Greek Consulate in the city of Korçë. Also present at the ceremony were Greece’s Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Greek MEP Fredi Beleri. In his...

Greece imposes compulsory work breaks as heatwave grips country

LBC ·

7 July 2025, 15:44 A tourist with an umbrella walks outside the Acropolis while authorities in Greece have imposed mandatory work stoppages in parts of the country where temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius. Picture: Alamy...

Athens Pride & Queer Collective appoints first executive director

Athens Reporter - Georgia · July 7, 2025

Athens Pride and Queer Collective (APQC) has appointed Elliot Williamson as its first Executive Director. This development marks a significant milestone for the organization, which focuses on inclusive leadership in Athens and Northeast Georgia....

Trump administration says it won’t enforce Johnson Amendment

Baptist News Global · July 9, 2025

In a year already chock-full of wins for conservative evangelicals in their culture wars, the Internal Revenue Service said July 7 it no longer will enforce the Johnson Amendment that prevents churches and other nonprofits from endorsing political...

Is Greece attractive to foreign investors?

Kathimerini ·

A host of government ministers and other officials, experts and market leaders will be attending the eighth edition of the InvestGR Forum. Titled “Greece, a Regional Leader in Attracting Foreign Investments,” it is taking place on Tuesday, July...

Greek Hoteliers Push Back on Labor Reforms and Tourism Investment Policy

To Vima · July 7, 2025

Greece’s influential hotel industry is raising alarm over recent government reforms, challenging official labor data and expressing frustration with policies that appear to sideline large parts of the country’s tourism sector. The Hellenic...

Greece triggers rare warning for Brits as EU put on 'extreme' alert

Leeds Live · July 7, 2025

Greece has issued an "extreme" warning for UK tourists and holidaymakers, with European Union visitors also alerted. A severe heatwave has prompted the issuance of a weather alert for the region of Attica, reports Birmingham Live. As temperatures...

Greece forced to trigger rare and 'extreme' alert with UK tourists warned

Birmingham Live · July 7, 2025

Greece has been forced to issue a rare and "extreme" warning for UK tourists and holidaymakers with European Union visitors put on alert. A European heatwave has led to authorities issuing a weather warning for the area of Attica. It comes as...

Senator Ted Cruz 'takes family holiday to Greece' while 100 die in Texas floods

Daily Express · July 8, 2025

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has been caught holidaying in Europe while his home state battles catastrophic flash floods. The Swamp revealed that Cruz, alongside his family, was spotted last Saturday soaking up history at Athens' iconic Parthenon as...

Report details killings, discrimination against religious minorities in post-Assad Syria

Catholic News Agency · July 7, 2025

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 7, 2025 / 17:51 pm Allies of the new Syrian government and other non-state actors have continued violence and discrimination against Christians, Druze, and Shia Muslims, according to a new report from the U.S....

Greek dairy group Omiros acquires Cyprus’ Hadjipieris Dairy

Cyprus Mail · July 7, 2025

Greek dairy group Omiros has announced the acquisition of the Cypriot dairy company A. Hadjipieris Ltd through its subsidiary Omiros Dairies Cyprus. The move marks a strategic step for the Greek dairy group in strengthening its presence in...

Ecumenical Patriarchate Issues Statement on Status of Saint Catherine Monastery of Sinai

Anglican Ink - Florida · July 9, 2025

The news from Egypt in late May was frankly shocking. The Times of London reported on May 29, 2025 that “Egypt could be set to close the world’s oldest continuously functioning Christian monastery after almost 15 centuries, igniting international...

Ted Cruz explains family vacation to Greece during yet another natural disaster in Texas

Daily Mail · July 7, 2025

Senator Ted Cruz was on vacation as the devastating Texas floods unfolded over the weekend and was forced to cut his trip short. Cruz was seen vacationing in Athens, Greece, over the weekend after casting his vote on Trump's budget bill last week...

10 Cheapest Cities for Vacation in Europe

Tempo.co · July 9, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - European vacations are getting more expensive due to rising prices. Many cities once considered cheap, such as Istanbul, Turkey, are no longer so affordable. Popular tourist cities in Spain, Italy, and Greece are experiencing...

Sacred Chamber Found in Oldest Temple of Ancient Greek City Selinunte in Italy

Greek Reporter · July 7, 2025

Selinunte, Tempio C. Credit: wikimedia commons / Franck Manogil CC BY 2.0 A recent archaeological excavation has revealed what experts believe to be the most sacred chamber of the oldest known stone temple in the ancient Greek city of Selinunte...