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Grace Mykonos, Greece, hotel review
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Two crew dead after attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea
Two crew members of the Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated, bulk carrier Eternity C have been killed following an attack by sea drones and speed boats, Liberia's shipping delegation told a meeting of the UN shipping agency IMO. The incident is...

Sailors urged to help protect the Mediterranean monk seal in Greece
Sailors visiting Greece can help protect one of the world's rarest seals by reporting sightings or checking and avoiding restricted breeding areas while cruising the Ionian or Aegean Planning a sailing trip to Greece? Sailors are being encouraged...
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China overtakes US to become world’s R&D research leader on the back Trump’s academic research cuts
China’s lead over the United States in global scientific output has leapt, as new data shows that the gap between the two powers has more than quadrupled in the space of a year, according to Nature’s 2025 index of research papers published in the...
Houthis say they sank Greek bulk carrier off Yemen
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militants claimed responsibility on Monday for a drone and missile attack on a Greek-operated bulk carrier in the Red Sea, saying the ship had sunk. Sunday’s attack off southwest Yemen was the first such incident...
Two crew wounded, two missing in attack on ship off Yemen; Houthis claim assault on Greek bulk carrier
ATHENS - Two crew members of a Greek-managed vessel were wounded and two were missing in a drone attack off Yemen on July 7, hours after Iran-aligned Houthi militants claimed an assault on another bulk carrier in the Red Sea, saying the ship had...

Is Greece attractive to foreign investors?
A host of government ministers and other officials, experts and market leaders will be attending the eighth edition of the InvestGR Forum. Titled “Greece, a Regional Leader in Attracting Foreign Investments,” it is taking place on Tuesday, July...

Scientists make disturbing discovery on the deepest parts of the seafloor: "Not a single inch of it is clean"
The Mediterranean has long been a crossroads of trade and tourism, yet its deepest pocket, the Calypso Deep, seemed beyond the reach of day-to-day pollution. That hope ended earlier this year when researchers reported plastic bags, glass shards,...

Over 430 migrants rescued off Greek islands
ATHENS: Greece has rescued hundreds of migrants off its southern islands of Gavdos and Crete in five separate incidents since Friday, its coastguard said on Sunday. More than 430 migrants were spotted and rescued about 25 nautical miles off...

Singers to Catch on Stage in Greece This Summer
Nothing beats the magic of being in Greece, soaking up the sun, getting dressed up, and heading to a concert or bouzoukia with friends and family to see your favourite Greek artists perform. While these singers tour the U.S. and beyond, there’s...

Rebuilt, Not Just Beautiful: The Science of Intelligent Reconstructive Surgery
Some surgical procedures alter one’s appearance, while others impact self-perception. Intelligent reconstructive surgery, however, often accomplishes both. It is not just about surface-level aesthetics; it is about restoring what was lost,...

Greek-Roman Tombs with Hieroglyphic Inscriptions Discovered Near Aga Khan Mausoleum in Aswan
Sat 05 Jul 2025 | 07:29 PM In a significant archaeological breakthrough, a joint Egyptian-Italian mission has unearthed a series of rock-cut tombs dating back to the Greek and Roman periods near the Aga Khan Mausoleum on Aswan’s western bank. The...
Two crew wounded, two missing after second attack on ship off Yemen, Houthis say they sank Greek bulk carrier
ATHENS - Two crew members of a Greek-managed vessel were wounded and two were missing in a drone attack off Yemen on Monday, hours after Iran-aligned Houthi militants claimed an assault on a bulk carrier in the Red Sea, saying the ship had sunk....

Greece Fights Evia Wildfire, Reports Containment Progress On Crete
Home Europe Greece Greece Fights Evia Wildfire, Reports Containment Progress On Crete More than 160 firefighters, along with 46 trucks and five aircraft, were deployed in southern Evia, east of Athens, to put out the blaze, which broke out late on...

Ted Cruz explains family vacation to Greece during yet another natural disaster in Texas
Senator Ted Cruz was on vacation as the devastating Texas floods unfolded over the weekend and was forced to cut his trip short. Cruz was seen vacationing in Athens, Greece, over the weekend after casting his vote on Trump's budget bill last week...

Bank of Greece Gov. Warns of Low Productivity
The Bank of Greece (BoG) Governor, Yannis Stournaras, expressed concern over productivity in the Greek market during an event organized by the country’s central bank and the European Investment Bank (EIB), themed “Innovation and Competitiveness.”...

Houthis claim to have sunk Greek merchant ship in the Red Sea
Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have sunk a Greek-operated bulk carrier in the Red Sea, their first attack on commercial vessel in the vital shipping corridor since December. The attack on the Magic Seas on Sunday was followed hours later by...

Sacred Chamber Found in Oldest Temple of Ancient Greek City Selinunte in Italy
Selinunte, Tempio C. Credit: wikimedia commons / Franck Manogil CC BY 2.0 A recent archaeological excavation has revealed what experts believe to be the most sacred chamber of the oldest known stone temple in the ancient Greek city of Selinunte...

Report: Greek Winter Tourism Gains Momentum, Tops Europe in Traveler Satisfaction
Alonnisos, Sporades. Photo source: Visit Thessaly Winter tourism in Greece is gaining strong momentum among international travelers, with the country’s online reputation surpassing the European average between October 2024 and March 2025,...

Greece battles wildfire in Evia, reports progress on Crete
ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling a wildfire on the Greek island of Evia on Saturday which was burning forests and forced the evacuation of two villages, the fire brigade and authorities said. More than 160 firefighters along with 46...