Ancient Greeks Built a Road and Primitive Railway to Haul Ships Overland
Beginning as early as 600 B.C., the ancient Greeks created the Diolkos, an ambitious road partially paved with stone, that spanned across the entire...
Greek Wildfires – an Avoidable Tragedy
Twenty-eight people dead, thousands of animals burned, properties and businesses destroyed, and 93,880 hectares of land incinerated – this is the provisional toll of the unprecedented...
Meet the Greeks Event Showcases Multicultural Greek Council Chapters
The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) held its Meet the Greeks event Wednesday, providing an opportunity for chapters governed by the council to recruit new...
Greek Economy Powers Up in Q2, Boosted by Tourism and Investment
Greece’s economy expanded robustlyin the second quarter as strong tourism and investment revenues offset a decline in goodsexports, data showed on Wednesday. Seasonally-adjusted data...
Turkish, Greek Foreign Ministers Hail ‘new Era’ of Relations
The two neighbors have long had tense relations and territorial disputes but are looking to mend fences. Their leaders plan to meet more often,...
Greek Shipper Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Iranian Crude Oil and Will Pay $2.4 Million Fine
A Greek shipper has pleaded guilty to a charge over it smuggling sanctioned Iranian crude oil and agreed to pay a $2.4 million fine...
Migrants Bundled Out of Europe Lose Court Challenge Against EU’s Frontex
The EU’s top court has dismissed a case against European border agency Frontex, brought by a family of Syrian refugees who were sent out...
Netanyahu’s Cyprus Visit Highlights Complex Israel, Cyprus, Greece Ties – Analysis
Amid signs of warming relations with Turkey, the Israeli prime minister strengthens ties with traditional allies Cyprus and Greece. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrapped...
British Couple Deny Running From Greek Restaurants Without Paying for Meals
Angela and Ian McKie, from Liverpool, were accused of loudly complaining about their meals and refusing to pay at a number of establishments while...
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Synod Tells Pope Francis He Has Made ‘painful’ Statements
During a meeting in Rome Wednesday morning, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic synod of bishops told Pope Francis some of his gestures and statements have...