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Painted faces and ancient places: Your guide to 2025’s Carnival celebrations

Be at the heart of this year's best Carnival action at events in Athens and around the country

USA – CNN: Thousands of additional troops ordered to deploy to the border with Mexico

According to current data, approximately 2,200 active-duty troops are already stationed at the U.S.-Mexico border, supported by the National Guard

Epiphany: The daring “duty-holders” and the customs that are revived in Northern Greece

The customs have their roots deeply hidden in the centuries - The Ragoutsaria in Kastoria, the customs of the "Camel and the Bride" and the Fotarades in Halkidiki, the "burning of the goblin" in Katerini

Evros: Reviving the custom of the “nine foods” for abundance on the table all year round

The "nine foods" of the custom are all fasting, oily or unleavened, are served on the table on the last day of fasting, and symbolize, according to one version, the nine months that the Virgin Mary had Christ in her womb

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