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Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage, adoption
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Greece becomes first Orthodox country to approve same-sex marriage - UPI.com: Greece became the first Orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage Thursday and ...
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Greece becomes first Orthodox country to approve same-sex marriage - UPI.com: Greece became the first Orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage Thursday and ...
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Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage: It's "a milestone for human rights, reflecting today's Greece ...
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Watch: Crowds celebrate in Athens, Greece as same-sex marriage becomes legal in the country
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Greece legalizes same-sex marriage: A bill approved by Parliament allows same-sex couples to marry and adopt children.
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Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage: 176 MPs from across political spectrum voted in favour of bill on Thursday night
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Greece: Legalization of home marriage is a blessing: In Greece, homosexual couples are now allowed to marry civilly and adopt children. The country is a pioneer ...
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Foreign Εmbassies in Greece Hail Same-Sex Marriage Law - GreekReporter.com: 28 foreign embassies accredited to Greece have jointly issued a statement applauding ...
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Foreign embassies in Greece applaud marriage equality legislation: Twenty-eight foreign embassies accredited to Greece have jointly issued a statement applauding ...
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Greece legalizes same sex marriage in landmark change: The law gives same-sex couples the right to wed and adopt children and comes after decades of campaigning ...
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Rift with Church largely bridged: The statements on Friday by Archbishop Ieronymos and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, during a joint visit to facilities of ...
ekathimerini.com/politics/1237463/rift-with-church-largely-bridged/
Greece Plans New 30-Year Bond Sale for First Time Since 2021: Greece is going to sell new 30-year bonds as it aims to signal its return to financial normality ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/greece-plans-new-30-year-bond-sale-for-first-time-since-2021
Like a horror film: Sahara dust covers large parts of Greece: Sahara Dust: It is a truly eerie experience to see the sky in Athens turning into deeper and deeper ...
keeptalkinggreece.com/2024/04/23/sahaea-dust-greece-athens-april-23/
Greece: Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens: The Greek capital was covered in a haze of dust which has blown from the Sahara desert.
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African dust creates otherworldly atmosphere | eKathimerini.com: Athens and southern parts of the country were again enveloped in Saharan dust on Tuesday ...
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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Sahara dust: First results of chemical components analysis: What was in the Sahara dust that covered Greece in the first days of the week? The Hellenic ...
keeptalkinggreece.com/2024/04/26/sahara-dust-chemical-components-greece/
Ukraine war: Kyiv's plea for Patriots falls short in Greece and Spain: Greece says it cannot spare its defence systems and Spain reportedly says it can only ...
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How the Ancient Greeks Halted the Expansion Of Persia - GreekReporter.com: The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/21/ancient-greeks-halted-expansion-persia/
Greece will not provide air defense systems to Ukraine, prime minister says: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece can not offer air defense systems ...
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Easter goods in affordable prices: The Easter Basket of more affordable goods for the traditional Orthodox Easter feast has come into effect until May 4 ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237276/easter-goods-in-affordable-prices/
Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers
ekathimerini.com/news/1236927/olympic-torch-makes-acropolis-overnight-stop-a-week-before-handover-to-paris-organizers/
Greek economy surges after decade of pain: A decade ago, Greece was in the throes of a devastating debt crisis marked by years of austerity, hardship and unrest ...
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LIVE: Sailing ship arrives in Greece to carry Olympic flame to Paris: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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LIVE: The Olympic flame arrives at the Acropolis, Greece: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Saharan dust inundates Athens Wednesday morning | eKathimerini.com: The African dust microparticles that blanketed southern Greece reached shocking ...
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Greece planning air defense system inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, says minister: Greece has plans to develop an air defense system akin to Israel’s ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236666/greece-planning-air-defense-system-inspired-by-israels-iron-dome-says-minister/
Realities that mar Greek capital’s image: As night descends, Omonia Square bustles with activity, its circular junction adorned with the vibrant hues of yellow ...
ekathimerini.com/in-depth/society-in-depth/1237406/realities-that-mar-greek-capitals-image/
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
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Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Prepares for Big Fat Greek Wedding - GreekReporter.com: Giannis Antetokounmpo is planning his wedding with long-time girlfriend Mariah ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/25/giannis-antetokounmpo-greek-wedding/
🔴 Greece hands Olympic flame to 2024 Paris Games organisers: 🔴 Greece hands Olympic flame to 2024 Paris Games organisers Issued on: 26/04/2024 - 19:00 Tony ...
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Several cities as if dyed: Sahara dust shrouds Greece in an orange veil: What looks like a color filter on video footage is actually real: several cities in ...
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Media: Greece preparing to give Ukraine at least 1 Patriot system, possibly 2: The news follows a story by the Financial Times (FT) on April 22 ...
kyivindependent.com/media-greece-preparing-to-give-ukraine-at-least-1-patriot-system-possibly-2/
Quick Glance: Responsibility for Hitting a House with a Golf Shot
- Hitting a house with a golf shot requires a proper response, similar to a traffic accident hit-and-run situation.
- While homeowners on golf courses are often seen as self-reliant, both law and etiquette dictate that a golfer is responsible for damages.
- Ignoring responsibility after damaging a house can lead to legal consequences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper ethical behavior.
- Although the homeowner's reaction may vary, it is always crucial to take ownership and handle the situation appropriately.
Teen in Pella arrested for putting out cigarette on student’s cheek : A 15-year-old boy from the town of Pella in northern Greece was arrested for putting out a ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237226/teen-in-pella-arrested-for-putting-out-cigarette-on-students-cheek/
Elon Musk Loves Eleni Tsolaki And Alpha's Weather Forecast - "A Great Way To Wake Up In Greece!"
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/23/elon-musk-loves-eleni-tsolaki/
Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defense systems, FT reports
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Kasselakis reports of miracle during his baptism: “A Cross was formed from the oil”
keeptalkinggreece.com/2024/04/17/kasselakis-miracle-baptism-cross/
Athens pushes back against US rights report: A shadow has been cast over the otherwise good Greek-American relationship by the US State Department’s report on ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237162/athens-pushes-back-against-us-rights-report/
Changes to Greece’s Golden Visa scheme: Changes to Greece’s Golden Visa scheme are set to kick in at the end of the summer. This will see increases in the ...
ekathimerini.com/multimedia/podcasts/1237211/changes-to-greeces-golden-visa-scheme/
Historic mosque opens for prayers after a century: Muslims observe Eid-al Fitr at the Yeni Mosque in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Wednesday – the first time ...
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An ‘Attica suburb’ in the Aegean: First stop: “See that house at the end of the green slope? The man who owned it kept the area as it was, untouched ...
ekathimerini.com/in-depth/1236721/an-attica-suburb-in-the-aegean/
‘We are an amiable hodgepodge’: The sun was setting in the center of Komotini when suddenly cannon fire was heard. None of the numerous patrons at the local ...
ekathimerini.com/society/1236904/we-are-an-amiable-hodgepodge/
Lord Byron: The Romantic Poet Who Died for Greece - GreekReporter.com: Lord Byron is one of the first and best-known philhellenes who actively participated in ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/19/lord-byron-the-romantic-poet-who-died-for-greece-2/
Greece to spend 780 mln euros to protect marine biodiversity, PM says: Greece is pushing ahead with 21 initiatives worth 780 million euros ($830 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/greece-spend-780-mln-euros-protect-marine-biodiversity-pm-says-2024-04-15/
Raptors nesting again at devastated Dadia forest | eKathimerini.com: The cinereous vulture is back at the Dadia forest in northeastern Greece ...
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Prince Nikolaos And Princess Tatiana Of Greece Have Announced Their Decision To Divorce
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/20/prince-nikolaos-and-princess-tatiana-of-greece-have-announced-their-decision-to-divorce/
Time-lapse video captures dust clouds over Athens: The eerie, orange-hued phenomenon of the Saharan dust blanketing Athens during the week has been captured by a ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237441/time-lapse-video-captures-dust-clouds-over-athens/
Essay | How an English Poet Became a Greek National Hero: Two centuries ago, Lord Byron gave his life for Greece’s independence and ‘the rights of man.’
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Olympiakos reaches its first European semifinal, as PAOK crashes out: Olympiakos is in the semifinals of the Europa Conference League, and will face Aston Villa ...
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Christian Church Leader Stabbed Multiple Times In Sydney’s West: A prominent Christian leader has been allegedly stabbed multiple times in Sydney’s west.
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/15/breaking-news-sydney-church-attack-live-streamed/
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
Skies over Athens, Greece, turn orange from Sahara dust storm: Video footage shows skies over southern Greece turning an orange hue as dust clouds blown from ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/skies-over-athens-greece-turn-orange-from-sahara-dust-storm/103765222
Residents of four Serb-majority municipalities vote on removing Albanian mayors from office
ekathimerini.com/news/1236993/residents-of-four-serb-majority-municipalities-vote-on-removing-albanian-mayors-from-office/
Greek frigate targets two UVAs in Gulf of Aden, downs one: Greece’s frigate Hydra opened fire on two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Gulf of Aden during ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237341/greek-frigate-targets-two-uvas-in-gulf-of-aden-mission-downs-one/
Concern mounts over islands without doctors | eKathimerini.com: A few days before the big Easter exodus of huge numbers of visitors and with the start of the ...
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Greece draws 3 bln euros from 30-year bond amid huge demand: Greece drew 3 billion euros from the issue of a new 30-year bond on Wednesday ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237252/greece-draws-3-bln-euros-from-30-year-bond-amid-huge-demand/
Greeks of Cappadocia Left Indelible Mark on History - GreekReporter.com: The Greeks of Cappadocia, in central-eastern Anatolia, created their own flourishing ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/22/greeks-of-cappadocia-turkey/
Issue of new 30-year bond: Armed by the surprise move from Standard & Poor's last Friday, upgrading Greece's outlook to "Positive ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237170/issue-of-new-30-year-bond/
Emergency weather warning issued in six areas: Residents in the regions of Halkidiki, Thessaly, Magnesia, Lesvos, the Sporades and northern Evia have been warned ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236869/emergency-weather-warning-issued-in-six-areas/
Greece condemns Iranian attack, calls for restraint: Greece ‘unequivocally condemns the attack against Israel’ and calls for ‘restraint from all sides ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236508/greece-condemns-iranian-attack-calls-for-restraint/
Aegean Airlines orders four Airbus A321neo's with extended range capabilities: Greece's largest carrier Aegean Airlines said on Wednesday that it will order four ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/aegean-airlines-orders-four-airbus-a321neos-with-extended-range-capabilities-2024-04-17/
Hotels only garner small part of growth in February tourist arrivals: Most of the increased flow of visitors headed for short-term rentals.
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237124/hotels-only-garner-small-part-of-growth-in-february-tourist-arrivals/
Torch and sandals: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony in Greece for the Paris Olympics
ekathimerini.com/culture/1236626/torch-and-sandals-what-to-know-about-the-flame-lighting-ceremony-in-greece-for-the-paris-olympics/
Far-right MP detained for attacking fellow lawmaker | eKathimerini.com: Konstantinos Floros, order lawmaker with far-right Spartiates party, was detained on ...
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Eleven companies face fines totaling €1,480,000: Fines totaling 1,480,000 euros were imposed by the Ministry of Development on 11 companies following audits ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1236874/eleven-companies-face-fines-totaling-e1480000/
Woman attempts suicide after attack from husband: A 36-year-old woman in the town of Aigio, western Greece, tried to commit suicide by taking an unknown number ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236751/woman-attempts-suicide-after-attack-from-husband/
Will — and should — the LDS Church ever ‘seal’ same-sex couples in temples? See what members think.
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/21/will-should-lds-church-ever-seal/
Hooligans linked to officer’s death brought before prosecutor: Sixty-seven Olympiakos club hooligans arrested for their involvement in the fatal injury of the ...
ekathimerini.com/sports/1237121/hooligans-linked-to-officers-death-brought-before-prosecutor/
The Questions Ancient Greeks Asked the Oracle of Dodona - GreekReporter.com: The ancient Greek sanctuary and theater of Dodona, home to the oldest oracle ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/24/what-ancient-greeks-asked-oracle-dodona-video/
Women leaders in Greek business: The number of successful women assuming prominent roles in the Greek business world is rapidly on the rise.
ekathimerini.com/opinion/1237266/women-leaders-in-greek-business/
Need for extended lifeguard cover comes to the fore: The drowning of a 60-year-old tourist in Hania on Crete on Sunday has brought to the fore the need for more ...
ekathimerini.com/society/1236561/need-for-extended-lifeguard-cover-comes-to-the-fore/
The Delphic maxims and the quest for peace: According to mythology, Zeus was at the origins of Delphi. He freed two eagles to define the east and west ...
ekathimerini.com/opinion/1236824/the-delphic-maxims-and-the-quest-for-peace/
Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra set to enchant Carnegie Hall: The Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) has announced its upcoming journey to the US ...
ekathimerini.com/culture/1236852/greek-youth-symphony-orchestra-set-to-enchant-carnegie-hall/
A bulwark against a demographic collapse: A dramatic demographic deterioration was one of the many factors that contributed to the fall of Constantinople in 1453 ...
ekathimerini.com/opinion/1236795/a-bulwark-against-a-demographic-collapse/
Market is happy with startup attraction: Greek companies are giving positive feedback to the tech visa, a new national entry visa valid for one year.
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237069/market-is-happy-with-startup-attraction/
Dendias attends event marking bicentenary of Byron’s death: Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has attended the opening of a two-day festival at Trinity College ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236871/dendias-attends-event-marking-bicentenary-of-byrons-death/
Turkish threats over marine parks: Tensions with Ankara have resurfaced again after Ankara’s objections to Greece’s announcement to designate marine parks ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236800/turkish-threats-over-marine-parks/
Two strangers met in Berlin. Here’s how they ended up having ‘three weddings’: Suki Sandhu met Manuel Heichlinger in Germany eighteen years ago ...
cnn.com/travel/berlin-three-weddings-chance-encounters/
Komotini: Layers of history and cultural diversity: A Babel with Pomaks, Roma, Armenians and descendants of Eastern Thrace Greeks, Asia Minor Greeks, Pontians ...
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Greens and Reds both on a 1-1 series score: Both Panathinaikos and Olympiakos are now on a 1-1 score in their Euroleague playoff series.
ekathimerini.com/sports/1237499/greens-and-reds-both-on-a-1-1-series-score/
Restoration of the Ancient Theater of Delphi on track: Restoration work at the 4th century BC Theater of Delphi in central Greece, a UNESCO World Heritage ...
ekathimerini.com/multimedia/images/1236431/restoration-of-the-ancient-theater-of-delphi-on-track/
Greece Hands Olympic Flame To 2024 Paris Games Organisers: The Olympic Flame's Journey to the Paris 2024 Games: Honoring Greek Heritage from Ancient Olympia ...
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/27/greece-hands-olympic-flame-to-2024-paris-games-organisers/
Falling birth rate: Greek villages are slowly dying out: Greece is recording the lowest number of births in almost 100 years. The debt crisis continues to have ...
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Greece Invests Over €2 Billion to Fight Climate Change Effects: Greece is investing €2.1 billion ($2.27 billion) to protect the nation from natural disasters ...
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Greek team wins top prize in international entrepreneurship competition: A student company hailing from Thessaloniki, northern Greece, has clinched the top prize ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1236673/greek-team-wins-top-prize-in-international-entrepreneurship-competition/
Civil Protection is renewing its fleet with €2.1 bln: Greece will bolster the equipment of Civil Protection through the Aegis program with a total budget of 2 ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1236809/civil-protection-is-renewing-its-fleet-with-e2-1-bln/
Lamda Development group achieves record high in 2023 financial results: The Lamda Development group announced a new record high for 2023 on Wednesday.
ekathimerini.com/economy/1236859/lamda-development-group-achieves-record-high-in-2023-financial-results/
Traffic regulations for 41st Peace Marathon in Athens: Athens will enforce traffic regulations this Sunday for the 41st Peace Marathon.
ekathimerini.com/news/1236690/traffic-regulations-for-41st-peace-marathon-in-athens/
Frescoes buried by volcano uncovered in ancient dining room in Pompeii: Archeologists in Pompeii, Italy, found a banquet hall with stunning frescoes showing ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/12/new-pompeii-frescoes-paintings/
Quick Glance: Mythological Frescoes Revealed in Ancient Dining Room in Pompeii
- Archaeologists have unearthed a banquet room in the ancient city of Pompeii adorned with frescoes of mythological characters from the Trojan War.
- The frescoes served as a sophisticated backdrop for entertainment during banquets or conversations after sunset.
- The artwork includes references to figures from the Trojan War, sparking discussions on fate and the past.
- The recently discovered artworks depict mythological figures like Helen of Troy and Paris, offering insights into ancient entertainment venues.
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