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Greece needs two million workers by 2035
Kathimerini
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Greece will need more than two million workers by 2035, according to a European study that highlights the dual challenge and opportunity facing the country’s economy. The demand stems from both mass retirements and the creation of new positions,...
New Orleans researcher uses 20 modifiable risk factors to prevent Alzheimer's disease
Nola - Louisiana
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The Healthy Brain Aging Initiative was developed by Tulane’s Neurology Chair, Dr. Demetrius Maraganore, in response to the notably high incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in Louisiana. The research from this program is focused on...
Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them
Neos Kosmos
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August 24, 2025
“No Kings” rallies. “Good Trouble” protests. “Rage against the Regime” uprisings. These events in the first seven months of President Donald Trump’s second term, along with public opinion polls, show that many Americans are concerned about Trump’s...
Malta gets one to two ALS cases per month, researcher says
The Malta Independent
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Project leader Professor Ruben J. Cauchi with ALS/MND Lab team members, including Sylvana Tabone, Paul Herrera and Rebecca Cacciottolo. Tabone is supported by a Tertiary Education Scholarship; Dr Cacciottolo is supported by Reach High II...
Greece faces demographic decline over aging, low birth rates
Daily Finland
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Greece's population has fallen over 400,000 in the past 13 years due to plunging birth rates, aging, and outward migration, reported Xinhua, quoting Greek media on Saturday. Citing research by the Laboratory of Demographic and Social Analyses at...
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20 Local-Favorite Things To Do In North Carolina's Most Underrated Research Triangle City
Southern Living
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When you're in the South for any length of time, you learn that certain duos go together, like shrimp and grits or biscuits and gravy. For me, that's the way I always thought about the North Carolina city of Durham, as it was always paired with...
Greece’s Population Falls by 500,000 as Birth Rates Collapse
To Vima
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August 23, 2025
Greece’s population has fallen by nearly half a million people over the past 13 years, according to new research, as the country grapples with plummeting birth rates, rapid aging, and large-scale emigration. A study by the Laboratory of...
Dr Nick Dallas to present seminar on Greek migration through obituaries
Neos Kosmos
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August 23, 2025
The peak decades of Greek migration to Australia in the 1950s and 1960s saw tens of thousands of arrivals, with almost half settling in Victoria. Alongside this demographic shift, the Greek-language press became a vital part of daily life, with...
Athens News Matters: August 23rd, 2025
WUGA - Georgia
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As dust settles on Saye footprint, local government moves to prevent future demolitions of historic buildings Beginning in July, a familiar structure in downtown Athens was torn down. The demolition of the Saye Building marks the end of a...
Greek Shipping Retains its Global Leader Status in 2024-2025
Greek Reporter
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August 23, 2025
Greek shipping has remained the global leader, with 5,691 vessels, in 2024-2025. Credit: Public domain Greek shipping has retained its status as the global industry leader in the 2024-25 season. The latest report by the Union of Greek Shipowners...
Half a million gone: Greece’s population collapse accelerates
Neos Kosmos
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August 23, 2025
Greece’s population is forecast to decline in the next three decades and demographic ageing will continue, while the balance of births versus deaths will remain negative, according to a new study. In the analysis titled “Demographics and low...
Ode to Ratan Thiyam: The Remarkable Indian Theater Scientist of Manipur’s Soul
Fair Observer
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August 23, 2025
On July 23, 2025, the world of theater dimmed as Ratan Thiyam, the visionary playwright, director and cultural luminary, took his final bow at the age of 77 in Imphal’s Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Hospital. His passing marks the...
The science-backed benefits of women changing their diets after 50 (besides weight loss)
AOL
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jacoblund/istockphotoNutritional shifts for women over 50 can do more than improve physical health, they can unlock energy, clarity, and even desire. Last year, I started feeling … flat. Hot flashes were back after a ten-year absence. My libido...
Strong but Vulnerable: Greece’s Military at a Crossroads, US Analyst Says
Greek Reporter
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August 23, 2025
F-16 fighter jet. Credit: Hellenic Air Force The Greek military possesses impressive capabilities, but there remains room for improvement given the country’s geostrategic location, according to US analyst Michael Shurkin, Ph.D. Shurkin, a...
Low Birth Rates, Brain Drain, and Living Conditions Drive Greece’s Population Down by Half a Million
Greek Reporter
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August 23, 2025
The population of Greece declined by half a million in thirteen years. Credit: White Summer, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 The latest report by the Laboratory of Demographic and Social Analyses of the University of Thessaly paints a grim picture...
Muscle gain diet plan for real results —backed by science
The Economic Times
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August 23, 2025
Center meals on eggs, Greek yogurt/curd, cottage cheese/paneer, chicken/fish/tofu/tempeh, dal/beans plus a scoop of whey/plant protein as needed. Distribute evenly: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 1 snack or shake.
Dr. Xenophon Moussas: The World’s First A.I.? How an Ancient Greek Machine Prefigured Artificial Intelligence
The National Herald
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August 23, 2025
ATHENS – An Interview with Dr. Xenophon Moussas, an astronomer and one of the pioneers of the study of what some scholars call the earliest known computer, the Antikythera Mechanism, is very revealing regarding ancient Greek technology. The...
Is hot weather putting you in a bad mood? Science suggests it might be
Euronews
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August 23, 2025
Published on 23/08/2025 - 10:02 GMT+2 If scorching temperatures have you losing your cool, you’re not alone. New research suggests that our warming world could be behind your bad mood. Using social media, scientists from MIT and institutions...
The pretty little European island you’ve never heard of tourists are ditching Greece for
Daily Express
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August 23, 2025
For years, Greece has been one of Europe's go-to destinations for summer holidays. But today, as crowds are now swarming once-quiet beaches, landmarks and whitewashed towns, a tiny Baltic island most people have never heard of is quietly drawing...
Inside happiness scientist and Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks' daily routine, from a 5 a.m. workout to a 9 p.m. bedtime
Business Insider
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August 23, 2025
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Arthur C. Brooks, a Harvard professor, columnist at The Atlantic, and bestselling author of books such as "The Happiness Files." This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For about...