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Greece Secures Historic World Handball Championship Spot
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (258+ words) The national handball team of Greece delivered a dream performance in Rotterdam, defeating the Netherlands 3833 to celebrate a historic qualification for the 2027 World Championship. Following up their hard-fought 2927 victory in the first leg in Chalkida, the national team sealed their…...
Mitsotakis Rules Out Snap Elections, as Outsiders and Old Foes Loom Large
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (297+ words) Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis officially quelled rumors of snap elections in the fall during his closing address at the 16th New Democracy (ND) party congress on Sunday. Affirming that the government will serve its full term, Mitsotakis set the next…...
Under a Drone-Lit Sky: AEK's Spectacular 14th Championship Fiesta
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (277+ words) Meanwhile on the pitch, AEK staff worked feverishly to set the stage for the trophy presentation. DJs spun tracks, a dazzling light show commenced, and thousands of yellow flags and neon wristbands were distributed to the crowd. On the stadium's…...
Is the Biblical Book of Daniel a Forgery From Alexander the Great's Era?
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (1073+ words) The Biblical Book of Daniel was supposedly written by the prophet Daniel in Babylon during an era in which the city was conquered by the Persians. While many scholars do still hold to this traditional view, others now believe it…...
Mitsotakis Rules Out Snap Election, as Outsiders and Old Foes Loom Large
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (452+ words) Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis officially quelled rumors of an autumn snap election during his closing address at the 16th New Democracy (ND) party congress on Sunday. Affirming that the government will serve its full term, Mitsotakis set the next electoral…...
Ancient Greek Shields Struck Fear Into Enemy
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (1262+ words) As far back as the eighth century BC, the ancient Greeks had invented a large, round shield called an aspis that would serve as an essential part of warfare through the Hellenistic era. The designs, or blazons, on these shields…...
Phaeacians, the Mysterious Civilization That Lived on Greece's Island of Corfu
12+ hour, 56+ min ago (769+ words) In Homer's'Odyssey, written in the seventh century BCE, a mysterious civilization called the Phaeacians helps Odysseus on his journey home to Ithaca from Troy. What do we know about these enigmatic people? Many scholars agree that the evidence indicates that…...
Hidden Greek Island of Lipsi Offers a Slower Side of the Aegean
13+ hour, 41+ min ago (520+ words) Lipsi, a small Greek island in the Dodecanese, is one of those perfect Aegean islands to visit in order to get away from stress and the daily routine of life. The French newspaper Le Figaro has recently spotlighted Lipsi in…...
Ancient Civilizations and Lost Histories Come to Life at Archaeological Documentary Festival in Athens
14+ hour ago (330+ words) A cinematic journey through lost civilizations, buried histories, and cultural memory returns to Athens this month as the 13th International Archaeological and Cultural Documentary Festival AGON prepares to showcase productions from 27 countries over six days. The Athens-based festival, running May 2530, 2026, will…...
Nike: The Greek Goddess Who Inspired the Most Popular Sports Brand in the World
14+ hour, 56+ min ago (634+ words) Nike is one of the most popular and recognized sports brands in the world. Have you ever wondered what the story is behind the company's name? The name did not simply suddenly appear a few years ago in the United…...