Greek FM in Emotional Visit to St. Nicholas School in Ghana
Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias visited the Greek School of St. Nicholas in Uganda during his official visit to the African country last week. Amid emotional scenes, students who are learning...
View ArticleTornados, Landslides Hit Western Greece as Weather Front Moves East
Several parts of western Greece were hit by tornados, landslides and heavy rain on Friday, causing damage to buildings and flooding on many roads ghtourghout the region. Tornado hits Zakynthos, Greece...
View ArticleStefanos Tsitsipas Turns Philosophical after Elbow Surgery
Stefanos Tsitsipas, who recently underwent elbow surgery, is beginning the recovery process in order to be able to participate in the Australia Open, a tournament in which he has enjoyed huge success,...
View ArticleEU Proposes Southern Africa Travel Ban in Fear of New Variant
A so-called “emergency brake” may soon be applied in the fight against the coronavirus as the EU proposes a Southern Africa travel ban because of a new variant that has developed there. The new strain...
View ArticleThe Rise — and Fall — of Hellenic Coin, Greece’s First Cryptocurrency
Hellenic Coin (HNC), Greece’s first cryptocurrency, collapsed earlier in November after the CEO went off the radar for about two weeks, alarming investors about the future of the crypto. The price of...
View ArticleGreece Restricts Travel to Save Christmas from Africa Covid Variant
Greece announced on Friday tough measures to keep the country open for this year’s Christmas festivities against the latest Covid-19 variant that was discovered in Southern Africa. According to the...
View ArticleWhat Did India Learn from the Ancient Greeks?
The interaction of the two great ancient civilizations of Greece and India began with the invasion of Alexander the Great in 326 BC. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGreece Donates 200,000 Doses of Covid Vaccine to Gabon
Greek Foreign Minster Nikos Dendias made the first trip to Gabon of any Greek official on Friday, bringing with him 200,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines. Meeting with Gabon President Ali Bongo...
View ArticleGreece Looking for New Football Coach as Van ‘t Schip Resigns
Greece’s National Football Coach John van ‘t Schip resigned from his post on Friday citing the indecision by the Hellenic Football Federation to renew his contract, which expires on December 31. Van ‘t...
View ArticleElpidophoros Calls for “Restoration of Unity” at Catholic Bishops’ Conference
Archbishop Elpidophoros, the head of all Greek Orthodox in the Americas, called for a “restoration of unity” and a “dialogue of love” between all Christians at the Catholic Bishops Conference last...
View ArticleChestnuts: A Very Special, Very Greek Wintertime Delicacy
In winter, roasted chestnut street stalls are a common sight in Greek cities. The sellers have small, portable braziers, heaps of roasted chestnuts ready to sell in paper cornets, and yet more that are...
View ArticleHellenistic-Era Sanctuary Uncovered in Central Greece
Ancient Greek and Hellenistic era structures were discovered by the in the archaeological site of Skiathas, in Larissa, central Greece the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sport announced on Friday....
View ArticleFloods in Greece’s Peloponnese Claim One Life, Cause Widespread Damage
Floods that followed heavy rainfall in Greece on Friday left one person dead and widespread destruction in buildings and cultivated fields, local officials said. According to the Deputy Regional...
View ArticleThe Xbox Series S Rules Black Friday 2021
Microsoft’s Xbox Series S console is leading game console sales this Black Friday. The console’s success is due to a combination of two factors: its price point and its availability. While Sony’s...
View ArticleStocks Sink After Discovery of New COVID Variant “Omicron”
The discovery of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 sent financial markets into a spiral on Friday, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to lose over 1,000 points. Investors panicked following the...
View ArticleGreek Shipping Tycoon, Philip Embricos, Dies at 78
Greek shipping tycoon Philip Alexander Embricos-Coumoundouros died peacefully in Paris on November 20. He was 78 years old. Embricos was the director of Embiricos Shipbrokers UK, served as President of...
View ArticleThe Legend of the Last Byzantine Emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos
In 1453, the Ottomans seized Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire and the life of its last emperor, Constantine Palaiologos. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleMerck Finds Covid Pill is Less Effective Than Previously Estimated
German pharmaceutical company Merck said on Friday that its anti-Covid pill was found to be 20% less effective in a final analysis of a clinical trial. The drug, called molnupiravir, was initially...
View ArticleEgypt Unveils “Avenue of the Sphinxes” with Spectacular Display
Egypt unveiled on Thursday the renovated “Avenue of the Sphinxes” with a spectacular display aimed at highlighting the country’s archaeological treasures. The avenue at the ancient city of Thebes, now...
View ArticleGrowing Up Black in Greece: A Diplomat’s Daughter Recalls
Growing up black in Greece? Patricia Kumbakisaka, 31, one of Canada’s most accomplished young black women, has done it. Here she describes her life in Greece. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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