Archaeologists discover the oldest wooden tools in Greece, estimated to be 430,000 years old.
Ancient Wooden Tools Discovered in Greece Archaeologists have made a significant find with what might be the oldest wooden tools ever found, potentially dating back hundreds of thousands of years. This discovery was made in the Megalopolis Basin, a low-lying valley located in southern Peloponnese, Greece. A study published in January in the journal *Proceedings […]
Greece Issues Updated Tax Guide for Citizens Residing Overseas
Greece Releases New Tax Guide for Citizens Abroad Greece has unveiled a detailed tax guide aimed at citizens living permanently outside the country who still have financial or legal obligations in Greece. This initiative, launched by the Independent Authority for Revenue (IAPR – AADE), addresses long-standing issues raised by expatriates, reflecting a shift towards a […]
Piraeus Bank in Greece Finalizes $695 Million Purchase of Ethniki Insurance
Piraeus Bank Completes Acquisition of Ethniki Holdings Piraeus Bank in Greece has wrapped up its acquisition of Ethniki Holdings S.à rl, the parent company of Ethniki Insurance, for €600 million (about $695 million). This move marks a significant development in Greece’s financial sector for the year. The deal was finalized roughly eight months after the […]
The Parthenon is without scaffolding for the first time in two centuries in Athens, Greece
Parthenon Unveiled: Scaffolding Removed After 200 Years For the first time in two centuries, Greece’s iconic historic buildings are viewable without scaffolding. If you’re thinking about visiting, now’s the time. Located atop Athens’ Acropolis, the Parthenon has been under constant restoration since the early 1800s. Recently, on October 11, reports indicated that the last piece […]
Spain, Portugal, and Greece fight wildfires during a heatwave
Wildfires Rage Across Spain, Portugal, and Greece Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, and Greece were engaged in battling wildfires on Friday, which coincided with holidays in all three nations. Spain was dealing with 14 significant fires, and temperatures were predicted to rise as the weekend approached. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez shared on X, “Today is […]
Mamdani’s moment: Is NYC at risk of making the same errors as Greece did with Tsipras?
Emerging politicians are creating ripples in New York’s political scene, and Zohran Mamdani’s recent nomination for NYC’s Democratic mayor reflects a wave of optimism and hope. His victory is seen as a significant twist in politics today, and for many, particularly those connected to Greek history, it’s perhaps not entirely surprising. Looking back at the […]
Lady Eliza Spencer, the niece of Princess Diana, engages to her long-term partner in Greece.
Eliza Spencer Engaged to Channing Millard After Nearly a Decade Eliza Spencer has announced her engagement to her longtime boyfriend, Channing Millard, after almost ten years together. She shared the news on Instagram, revealing that Channing proposed during their romantic getaway to Santorini, Greece. In her post, Eliza included a photo of a beautifully set […]
Greece Takes Hundreds of Unauthorized Boat Migrants into Custody After Halting Asylum Process
Over the weekend, Greek authorities apprehended over 200 migrants attempting to enter the country illegally after Athens announced it would no longer accept asylum applications from those traveling across the Mediterranean from North Africa. The Coast Guard has detained 247 migrants in five separate incidents near the islands of Gabdos and Crete, all of whom […]
Marketing professor from UC Berkeley killed in Greece during family visit.
Tragic Death of Berkeley Professor in Greece A professor from the University of California, Berkeley was shot and killed by a masked assailant while visiting family in Athens, Greece. This incident, reported on July 4, claimed the life of 43-year-old Przemysław Jeziorski, a marketing professor at the Haas School of Business. According to reports from […]
UC Berkeley professor Przemyslaw Jeziorski shot by masked attacker in Greece: ‘We are deeply saddened’
Tragic Shooting of Berkeley Professor in Greece A business professor from Berkeley, California, was tragically shot and killed by a masked assailant during the day while visiting Greece for a custody hearing. Przemyslaw Jeziorski, aged 43, was shot five times in the chest and neck on July 4th near his ex-wife’s residence on the outskirts […]