Greece News

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Wed, 28 May 2008 11:54:22 GMT
Once again was the Greek olive oil selected among the best in the world, according the results of the annual contest organized for the 6th year by the German specialized magazine "Der Feinschmecker".

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Mon, 26 May 2008 11:09:02 GMT
A young whale, from the very few of its kind that still remain in the Ionian Sea, was found dead last Friday in the Bay of Sami, Kefalonia Island

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Fri, 23 May 2008 09:56:25 GMT
Ancient Greeks seem to have their GPS (Global Positioning System), according to the scientist of the Astrophysics Laboratory, Athens University

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Thu, 22 May 2008 12:18:33 GMT
A tome detailing the grammar of Medieval Greek (1100-1700 AD) will be published in 2010 within the framework of a University of Cambridge research program

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Thu, 22 May 2008 08:09:43 GMT
British journalist states her own experience on the Greek island of Tinos, in her article in The Guardian newspaper

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Wed, 21 May 2008 15:22:23 GMT
Christos Zerefos, scientist, president of the National Observatory of Athens and regular member of the Athens Academy, as well as his reputable colleague and friend Mr Alkiviadis Baes

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Mon, 19 May 2008 15:22:58 GMT
On the occasion of the International Museum Day celebrated yesterday, 18 May, about 4,000 people visited the Acropolis Museum, while 5,500 people visited the archaeological sites around Acropolis.

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Fri, 16 May 2008 17:51:21 GMT
The rare species of sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is released into the wild at Gerakas beach on the Ionian island of Zakynthos yesterday...

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Fri, 16 May 2008 09:31:42 GMT
GALILEO Program was presented this morning in the offices of the European Parliament by the Greek representatives Margaritis Schinas and Anny Podimata

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Thu, 15 May 2008 15:23:57 GMT
A priceless ancient Egyptian collection opened to the public on Wednesday, May 14. The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is putting more than 1,100 pieces...

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Wed, 14 May 2008 11:37:59 GMT
The island of Santorini was voted by the readers of the magazine "Cruceros y Destinos" as the best cruise destination in the Mediterranean.

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Tue, 13 May 2008 13:40:01 GMT
How many English words are Greek? The Australian newspaper “The Courier Mail” counted 11,555 English words with a Greek origin

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Mon, 12 May 2008 11:02:33 GMT
Today, Monday, the changes in the flight program of the Olympic Airlines continue, due to the constant denial of the Rotorcraft Pilots Association (EEXA) to make routes

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Fri, 09 May 2008 15:26:07 GMT
The Aegean island of Ios in the Cyclades was among six European locations awarded the European Union Cultural Heritage prize for 2008

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Fri, 09 May 2008 08:29:47 GMT
A Greek cruise ship carrying more than 1,200 passengers and crew docked safely at the port of Piraeus after discovering a large crack in its hull