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Culture
Holy Week in the Monasteries of Greece: The miracle that led to the miraculous icon of Panagia Kastriani
On a steep hill, at the northeastern end of Kea, is the Holy Monastery of Panagia Kastriani, which was built on the spot where the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary was found
Politics
The Maritime Spatial Planning was announced
For the first time, Greece's maritime zones are institutionally organised
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After Greece, Turkey also presented a map for maritime spatial planning – They are splitting the Aegean in two
‘Blue Homeland’ deepens, says Milliyet – The map was not published in the Turkish media until after the Greek announcement – According to the newspaper, Turkey chooses the median line of the Aegean as a border, claiming one side of the sea
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Economy
The Greek companies that have lived for three centuries and their adventures – Investments in drinks, cigarettes, flour & a hotel
They were founded before 1900, endured two World Wars, two bankruptcies, the bailout-era crisis, and remained standing. Among them are international brands and leaders in...
What goes on behind closed doors
DarkroomThe changes in embassies, the squabbling over taxis, the blue knives, the unpaid (of the proud Left, of course) and President Salmas
The Exocet, Jerome Powell’s replacement & the Delphi that go…to Iraq
Culture
Holy Wednesday: The Holy Unction and the Ceremony of the Washing of the Feet – What today’s day symbolizes
Holy Wednesday is a day of reflection and preparation for the arrival of Easter
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A woman from the era of Agamemnon ‘comes to life’ 3,500 years later and looks…more modern than ever
Konstantinos Sinanas: The Greek engineer who brought Alexa’s voice to the Orion spacecraft
The Greek distinguished technologist fulfilled Jeff Bezos’ vision, enabling space crews to give voice commands...
Holy Week in the Monasteries of Greece: The Monastery of Theotokos of Kallipetra, which paid with blood the Revolution of the 21st century and the Macedonian Struggle
It is located southeast of Veria, where Vermio merges with the Pieria Mountains
Concern about the barrage of tremors after midnight in Attica – What the seismologists say
The tremors were felt in many areas of western Attica, with Gerasimos Papadopoulos and Akis Tselentis giving clarifications and advice
Scientists say they have revived the extinct wolves known from Game of Thrones – See the video
Is the birth of Romulus, Romulus and Calisi the first case of de-extinction? Read what scientists say about the news...
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Trump Tariffs: Toilet paper, makeup, and tobacco among U.S. products the EU will target if talks collapse
More than 400 products are on the EU’s retaliatory list if talks with the U.S....
Taste Atlas: Two Greek dishes among the world’s top 50 street foods
Taste Atlas: Two Greek dishes among the world’s top 50 street foods
What do we really know about Greek honey? – A honey sommelier answers
What do we really know about Greek honey? – A honey sommelier answers
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