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How the New Year Was Celebrated in Alexander the Great’s Empire

Celebrating the New Year was a popular custom around the world in ancient times. How was it celebrated in Alexander the Great ...
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How Lobbying Really Works in America: Andy Manatos on the Greek Lobby and Power Politics in DC

In the complex ecosystem of Washington DC, Andy Manatos stands as a bridge between American power and the Hellenic spirit.
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Over 10,000 Red Light Violations Detected in Greece During Pilot Camera Program

More than 10,000 red light violations were recorded in Greece during a pilot camera program, prompting a nationwide expansion ...
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2,000-Year-Old Roman Workshops and Necropolis Unearthed in Egypt

Archaeologists uncover Roman workshops and a necropolis in Egypt's Nile Delta, revealing ancient industry and burial ...
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Greece Triumphs at the 27th International Robot Olympiad

Greece's national robotics team won international honors following their participation in the 27th International Robot ...
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Vasilopita and the Lucky Coin: A Greek Custom to Welcome the New Year

The story of the Greek Orthodox custom of the Vasilopita, or the New Year's cake with a lucky coin inside, began in Asia ...
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First US LNG Cargo for Bulgaria Arrives in Greece’s Alexandroupolis

The first US LNG cargo for Bulgaria has arrived in Greece, marking a new route for regional gas supply through ...
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Podariko: Why Greeks Select Who Sets Foot First in the House on New Year

One of the oldest customs Greeks follow with the advent of the New Year is called “podariko”, roughly meaning “good foot.” ...
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Did Byzantine Christian Icons Conceal Pagan Gods?

Early Christian icons may have derived some of their stylistic elements from pagan religious portraits, according to some ...
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Athens Celebrates New Year’s Eve with Free Galas and Events

The countdown to the New Year has begun, and Athens is ready to welcome 2026 with a diverse program of festive events with ...
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Scientists Discover a Boiling World Under the Greek Sea Off Milos Island

Scientists discovered massive hydrothermal vents off Greece's Milos—underwater chimneys and cracks that spew boiling hot, gas ...
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Ancient Artifacts and Rare Burials Found in Central Anatolia Point to Phoenician Presence

New findings at Oluz Höyük reveal rare Phoenician presence in central Anatolia through unique infant burials and Carthaginian ...