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Greek Easter: Rockets in Chios, “traditional” petrol bombs in Neos Kosmos, Athens! (videos-photos)

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The timeless Easter traditions of Greece

Some traditions go back many centuries

Kathara Deftera, National Holiday across Greece

Each part of Greece has its own traditions but with many similarities too

Revealed: “Dozens” of girls subjected to breast-ironing in UK

Perpetrators consider it a traditional measure to stop unwanted male attention

Decapitated skeletons, with heads between their legs, unearthed in Roman cemetery (photo)

The archaeologists involved in the recent excavation were surprised to discover that so many of the deceased had been decapitated

Le Pen’s party advocates dissolution of Lower Chamber amid “yellow vests” protests

The RN communique offers the party's plan for overcoming the crisis in the country triggered by the yellow vest movement

Epiphany celebrations in Melbourne (photos)

Thousands attended church services and the Blessing of the Waters at Port Melbourne, Frankston and Rye

2019 Lookahead: New brand of social upheaval takes shape ahead of EU elections

People protesting their worsening living standards do not want to be represented by the existing political forces

Why do Greeks gamble on New Year’s Eve?

“The one who loses in the game of cards, wins in love”

Podariko: The Greek New Year’s custom is still alive

The Podariko custom is attributed to Bishop Gregory of Nyssa (c. 335 – c. 395)

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