Over 18,000 Coronavirus-Related Deaths in Greece Since Start of Pandemic
Greece recorded a total of 6,677 cases of the coronavirus on Monday. The record for the highest number of coronavirus cases recorded in one day in Greece was broken on November 9, when 8,623 cases of...
View ArticleWoman Known as “The Afghan Girl” Finds Refuge in Italy
The woman once known around the world as “The Afghan Girl,” who was on the cover of National Geographic Magazine back in 1985, has now reached Italy and is staying there in safety after fearing for...
View ArticleDNA Shows Native Americans Have Origin in Western Eurasia
New DNA research on the bones of a boy who lived along the shores of Lake Baikal in Siberia shows that one-third of his genome was that of Western Eurasians, prompting scientists to say that Native...
View ArticleUnraveling the Mystery of Longevity on Ikaria, Greece
Ikaria, a beautiful island located in the eastern Aegean, may look similar to any other Greek islands, but there is one vital difference. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleRoman-Era Iron Mask Found in Ancient City of Hadrianopouli
An 1,800-year-old iron mask from the ancient city of Hadrianopouli, Greece was discovered by archaeologists working a dig there this past Summer. Announced on Monday, the discovery of the iron mask was...
View Article‘Omicron’ Crypto Price Rises 900% After Variant Emerges
Omicron token surged in price by over 900% on Monday after a new coronavirus variant of the same name has been discovered. The DeFi cryptocurrency, which was launched weeks before the new variant first...
View ArticleGreece Makes Vaccination Mandatory for People Over 60
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday that coronavirus vaccinations will be made compulsory for all over 60-year-olds across the nation. Aiming to stem surging Covid-19 cases...
View ArticlePeople “Happier” When They Put Their Christmas Ornaments Up Earlier
As the Thanksgiving weekend passes, and with it the month of November, many are looking ahead to the next major holiday, Christmas. We all know that Christmas is a time of joy and, for many, deep...
View ArticleTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey Steps Down in Surprise Move; Stock Surges
Jack Dorsey, the erstwhile punk rocker, masseur and failed fashion designer who helmed Twitter for years, stepped down from the platform on Monday, shocking many in the business — but giving a boost to...
View ArticleThe Omicron Variant : Why Did the WHO Skip Greek Letters to Name it?
The name of “Omicron,” which the World Health Organization chose for the new COVID-19 mutation has citizens around the world perplexed over the decision. The organization has now officially named the...
View ArticleCoronavirus Cases Remain High in Greece
Greece recorded a total of 7,486 cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, while 6,677 were recorded in the country yesterday, Monday. The record for the highest number of coronavirus cases recorded in one...
View ArticleBarbados Becomes a Republic; Names Rihanna National Hero
The Caribbean island of Barbados officially became a republic after removing Queen Elizabeth II of Britain as its head of state on Monday evening. The country then promptly named pop singer Rihanna as...
View ArticleNBA Player Gets US Citizenship, Changes Name to Enes Kanter Freedom
NBA player Enes Kanter, who is an outspoken critic on many human rights issues, became a US citizen Monday, legally changed his name to Enes Kanter Freedom to celebrate his new status. The Boston...
View ArticleNea Moni Monastery, A Historical Treasure on the Greek Island of Chios
The Nea Moni Monastery on the Greek island of Chios is a treasure from Greece's long history, now listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleCrete Celebrates Union with Greece On December 1st
On December 1st, 1913, the island of Crete was officially integrated into the Greek state, after Sultan Mehmet V had finally relinquished all sovereignty over the island exactly one month earlier....
View ArticleVaccination Appointments in Greece Skyrocket After Mandatory Ruling
Appointments for initial coronavirus vaccinations in Greece jumped sharply in the first 24 hours after the government announced on Tuesday that vaccination for people over 60 will be made mandatory....
View ArticleChris Cuomo Off CNN After Helping Brother with Lawsuits
CNN suspended news host Chris Cuomo after new details emerged regarding the help he gave his brother Andrew Cuomo in the New York governor’s multiple sexual harassment suits. Chris Cuomo had served as...
View ArticleAnti-Vaccine Christian Broadcaster Marcus Lamb Dies of Covid-19
Marcus Lamb, the co-founder of Evangelical Christian broadcasting network Daystar Television, passed away from Covid-19 at the age of 64 on Tuesday. In a tweet, Daystar mourned the loss of its founder,...
View ArticleHow Ancient Greeks Harnessed Wind Power to Win the Battle of Salamis
New research from the Academy of Athens argues that the Greeks actually chose Salamis after studying the area's climactic conditions. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleCovid-19 Cases High as Greece Makes Vaccine Mandatory for Over 60s
The number of cases of Covid-19 in Greece, along with the number of those on ventilators in the country, remain high as Greece moves to make the vaccine mandatory for all its citizens over the age of...
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