Archaeologists launch expedition to Antikythera shipwreck off of Greece
Archaeologists recently dived into the Mediterranean Sea to investigate the remains of a shipwreck that dates back more than 2,000 years. The expedition to the Antikythera shipwreck, in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Greece, was announced in a press release issued on Monday by the Swiss Archaeological School in Greece (ESAG). In an […]
Loved ones of retired LA County deputy missing in Greece baffled by disappearance: ‘We’ve got to find him’
The family of a semi-retired Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who went missing while vacationing in Greece is working frantically to find him. Albert Carivet, 59, was last seen on June 11, heading out for a four-hour hike on the Greek island of Amorgos, a place he has visited regularly for years, where he had […]
Retired LA cop disappears without a trace on vacation to Greece
Retired Los Angeles County police officer goes missing in Greece Former Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Albert Carivet never returned home from a trip to visit a friend on a Greek island. Carivet, a veteran hiker, was last seen just before setting off on a four-hour hike. A retired Los Angeles County sheriff’s officer never […]
Nearly 140 migrants have reportedly entered Greece in 24 hours
Authorities said on Friday that nearly 140 migrants had reached Greek shores in the past 24 hours after a dangerous journey across the Mediterranean, including one man who set off from North Africa who drowned off the southern island of Crete. Greece, along with Spain and Italy, is a key point of entry for people […]
Turkey and Greece leaders to meet with goal of easing animosity amid Gaza and Ukraine wars
Archenemies Turkey and Greece will test a five-month friendship initiative on Monday when Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Ankara. The two NATO members, who share decades of mutual hostility, tense borders and disputed waters, agreed in December to sideline the conflict. Instead, they focus on trade and energy, repairing cultural ties, and a long […]
Greece and Turkey Seek to Forge Ties to Promote Mid-East Stability
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) – Archenemies Turkey and Greece will test a five-month friendship initiative on Monday when Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Ankara. The two NATO members, who share decades of mutual hostility, tense borders and disputed waters, agreed in December to sideline the conflict. Instead, they focus on trade and energy, repairing cultural […]
6 Convicted, 15 Cleared Over Response to Deadly 2018 Wildfire At Greece Resort
This photo taken on July 24, 2018 shows a car on fire during a wildfire that broke out in the village of Mati, near Athens, on July 24, 2018. (Photo: ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP, Getty Images ) OAN’s James Myers12:21 PM – Tuesday, April 30, 2024 An Athens court has convicted five former fire and disaster response […]
Greece to purchase 35 Blackhawk helicopters from US to modernize military
Greece has approved the purchase of 35 Black Hawk helicopters from a US defense contractor to modernize its military. The deal was approved by a parliamentary committee for a total of $1.24 billion, Greek government officials said. The Greek government has a multibillion-dollar, 10-year procurement strategy that includes purchasing up to 40 new F-35 fighter […]
Greece travel guide: From Athens to the islands
Greece is a country that has always loomed large in the American imagination. With beautiful Mediterranean landscapes, towering mountains and over 6,000 islands, it’s a country where magical memories are made. It is also a country filled with rich history. One of the world’s great ancient civilizations, it made vital contributions to government, philosophy, literature, […]
Watchdog urges EU rescue rules change after migrant boat disaster off Greece | Migration
Regulations governing the EU’s border and coast guard agency Frontex need to be urgently revised if Europe is to avoid a repeat of last year’s tragedy off the coast of Greece, in which around 600 people are believed to have died, an official study has found. It turned out that. In one of the worst […]