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Athens teachers set to become some of the first in the state to utilize paid parental leave

WAFF 48 - Alabama · July 2, 2025

ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Two Athens City Schools teachers are set to become some of the first to use Alabama’s new paid parental leave. Starting July 1, for the first time, Alabama teachers and state employees will receive paid parental leave. David...

Femicides in Greece and art as collective resistance

Shado Magazine · July 3, 2025

Greece is more than a beach-lined, Mediterranean paradise. It is also a country with one of the highest rates of femicides in Europe, overseeing the largest increase (200%) in 2021, with solidified data for the last two years remaining...

My husband died in a Greek wildfire four days after our wedding

Metro · July 3, 2025

Zoe and her husband got married days before he died (Picture: Zoe Holohan/Getty) July 23, 2018. Almost five years ago to the day, my life changed dramatically. There’s little escape from sadness this month, not least because I have to relive two...

The 17th century Valletta hospital that offered palliative care to women

Times of Malta · July 6, 2025

“Today, 27 March 1620, a sick woman known by the name of Andriana of Ragusa, who was in the small female hospital under the care of Maestro Francesco Neglia, died in the Lord. Her corpse was carried and buried in the church of Our Lady of Carmel.”...

6 Greek Mythology Retellings for Fans of Circe, Hadestown and Kaos (Exclusive)

People - New York ·

A giant holding the world on his shoulders is not a matter of historical accuracy. You cannot simply consult Zeus’s diary to fact-check yourself. And any decent historian will tell you that even if you had such a diary, it would just be one point...

Greece’s Euro Uses the Same Design Found on Ancient Coins 2,500 Years Ago

My Modern Met - California · June 30, 2025

Since euro coins first went into circulation in 2002, people have marveled at their designs. While one side of the coin is the same in every member state, the national side is where the different European countries showcase their unique cultures....

Massive wildfire forces evacuations on Greece’s crete island

Daily Times · July 3, 2025

Greek firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire on the island of Crete, which erupted Wednesday and quickly spread due to strong winds. The fire burned forest areas, damaged homes, and forced evacuations in at least four settlements in the...

Ancient Egyptians had surprising FOREIGN roots: Scientists sequence the DNA of a man who lived 4,800 years ago - revealing a genetic link to the Mesopotamia culture

Daily Mail · July 3, 2025

It's widely considered one of the cradles of civilisation. But a new study has revealed that people living in ancient Egypt may actually have had foreign roots. Scientists have sequenced the DNA of a man who lived in ancient Egypt between 4,495...

LUX&EASY Leads the Way as Greece Emerges as a Global Hotspot for Golden Visa Investment

The Tribune (Chandigarh) · July 3, 2025

StarFishGlobal Communications LLP Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 3: A growing number of Indian families are turning their attention to Greece, attracted by its Golden Visa program and the opportunity to secure European residency through...

Switch from white rice to brown rice, swap sour cream with Greek yoghurt: 5 small tweaks for a healthier diet

Hindustan Times · July 3, 2025

To be healthy and fit, what you eat needs to be closely followed. But this doesn’t mean you have to change your entire diet overnight. Small swaps in your everyday meals can help you get started steadily. This means identifying the ingredients in...

Greece task force to probe farming fraud

China Daily Global ·

Greece's prime minister has set up a task force and vowed to get to the bottom of allegations that a fraud based in his country bilked European Union agricultural funds out of 290 million euros ($343 million). Kyriakos Mitsotakis admitted his...

The Asads: The Rise of Arab Religious Minorities

Fanack · July 2, 2025

On 8 December 2024, to the great joy of most Syrians, the ruthless regime of Bashar al-Asad came to an end. It is time to reflect on the 54-year-long rule of the Asads. Photo of a mural depicting President Hafiz al-Asad with his two sons, Bashar...

The most iconic royal weddings of all times revealed - and the first one will surprise you

Daily Express · July 6, 2025

Royal weddings have fascinated royal watchers and fans alike around the world for centuries. Oozing glamour and grandeur, the weddings of royal members are not just grand affairs; but also celebrated as cultural milestones within the monarchy. The...

Greek Orthodox Church won’t press charges despite misuse of funds

WGRZ - New York · July 1, 2025

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The fallout continues at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Buffalo following the removal of Father Christos Christakis, who allegedly misused more than $350,000 in parish funds over several years. At a general assembly meeting...

Athens Local Food Tour: A genuine culinary journey beyond tourist traps

The New Zealand Herald · July 2, 2025

The tour kicks off in Monastiraki Square, which at 10am is just beginning to stir. Nearby, an undercover market is slowly coming to life, as shopkeepers roll up their graffiti-tagged doors and wheel out racks of postcards and souvenir keyrings to...

Greece Reopens Honorary Consulate in Ghent, Strengthening Ties with Belgium

Greek Travel Pages · June 30, 2025

New Honorary Consul Mark Janse and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yiannis Loverdos. Photo source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Greece has reopened its Honorary Consulate in Ghent after a 21-year hiatus, restoring its diplomatic presence in...

Greece holiday warning as tourists face huge fines for wearing common item

The Mirror · July 1, 2025

Holidaymakers heading to the sun-drenched beaches of Greece should be aware of local laws that could result in hefty fines. Greek authorities are taking a firm stance on preserving their ancient heritage, imposing bans on removing pebbles and...

Greece 2: The Bear Goes Greek

Adventure Rider · July 1, 2025

The Balkans are probably a darker and more bloody ground than Kentucky will ever be. The darkness goes back a long time, and I found myself brushing it on a recent ride through Greece. You will have read the first instalment of this story, which...

Spanish medieval town banishes all cars from city centre

Euro Weekly News · July 6, 2025

One of the many views of a magnificent medieval, pedestrian-only city in Spain | Credit: Jose Miguel Sanchez/Shutterstock Legend has it that the Greek mithological hero Teucro founded the medieval city of Pontevedra, Spain, in the early 1100s...

Talking About Stress To Nigerians Used To Be Like Speaking Greek Language, Says Dr Akpe

Leadership · July 3, 2025

A United Kingdom-based Biomedical Scientist and Global Stress Management Consultant, Dr. Emmanuel Akpe, has said that in recent times, Nigerians have changed their attitude towards stress management. According to Dr Akpe, who is building a global...