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Digital snail Greece pushed by coronavirus into rolling out e-governance faster

The government has launched gov.gr, an online platform combining all public services and simplifying online access.

23 May 2020 8:45 PM

Police on the Greek island of Lesbos detain a youth during clashes near the Moria refugee camp. (AFP Photo)

Migrants in Greece shot after violating coronavirus quarantine rules

The two men, an Iranian and an Afghan, reported to the camp's infirmary with buckshot wounds

23 Apr 2020 2:52 PM

They were excavated over the past two years by University of Cincinnati archaeologists. (Photo: AP)

American archaeologists discover two monumental royal tombs in Greece

Archaeologists in Greece find 3,500-year-old royal tombs.

18 Dec 2019 10:33 AM

Police stopped the truck on a highway near the northern Greek city of Xanthi for a regular check. They arrested the driver and took him and the migrants to a nearby police station for identification. (Photo: Twitter)

Police find 41 migrants alive in truck in northern Greece

The migrants were not injured, one of the officials said, adding that the refrigeration system had not been turned on.

05 Nov 2019 3:24 PM

Silkworm cocoons at Mouhtaridis Silkline, a manufacturing company in the town of Soufli, Greece. (Photo: AP)

Reviving silk into Greek fashion

Greek fashion firms revitalize centuries-old silk tradition.

30 Sep 2019 1:40 PM

Winds of over 100 km/ph were reported on the Halkidiki peninsula, popular with tourists in the summer. (Representational Image)

6 tourists killed, over 100 injured after violent storm lashes Northern Greek resorts

Witnesses reported the storm had come and gone in a matter of minutes.

12 Jul 2019 3:01 PM

The box-shaped grave was found untouched in the vault of the Episkopi monument. (Representational Photo: Pixabay)

Greek archaeologists find noblewoman buried in her jewellery 1800 years ago

Her name, according to a burial inscription, was Neko - or Νεικώ using the Greek alphabet.

24 Jul 2018 9:29 AM

ASI official Dr. SK Manjul said it is the first case where an entire chariot has been found.

ASI unearths first-ever evidence of Bronze Age chariots in Uttar Pradesh

The discovery puts India at par with other ancient civilizations, like Mesopotamia, Greece, etc. where chariots were extensively used.

07 Jun 2018 8:31 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Old Easter tradition on the Greek island of Corfu is a smash

There are also Biblical references to the smashing of clay pottery, symbolizing the divine striking down enemies.

13 Apr 2018 10:50 AM

Uber operates two services in Athens – UberX, which uses professional licensed drivers, and UberTAXI, which uses taxi drivers.

Uber to suspend service in Greece after new legislation

Uber, which operates a licensed service in the Greek capital, has faced opposition from local taxi drivers.

05 Apr 2018 7:27 PM

File photo of a loggerhead sea turtle, is released back into the gulf after being treated for pneumonia at Gulf World Marine Institute, in Inlet Beach, Fla. (Photo: AP)

Huge sea turtles slowly coming back from brink of extinction

Massive efforts to save the egg-laying turtles by changing fishing nets and creating protected and darkened beaches are working

21 Sep 2017 10:23 AM

Britons among most depressed people in the Western world

Here's what researchers found.

13 Sep 2017 3:10 PM

If you are looking for the beach life these spot won't disappoint. (Photo: Pixabay)

International Bikini Day: Bikini destinations around the globe!

If you are ready for a holiday these places should be on your list.

05 Jul 2017 3:40 PM

Wonderland with a dark past

Perched atop a mountain, Kalavryta is a little town with fresh crisp air, gushing springs & a local cuisine that will want you coming back.

19 Mar 2017 12:39 AM

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