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Greece’s Crete sees surge in boat arrivals despite harsher detention policy
Greece has suspended processing of asylum applications from people arriving by sea from North Africa since July. More than 120 refugees and migrants have been intercepted off the island of Crete, according to Greek authorities, the latest in a...

Science Popular Mechanics Animals Keep Evolving Into Crabs, Which Is Somewhat Disturbing
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Carcinization is the separate, five-time evolution of crabs. Parallel evolution isn’t unheard of by any means, but crabs have done it a lot. Their repeated similar evolution makes them interesting...

Scientists Say Dogs, Rats and Even Birds Dream About Their Daily Lives and We Finally Know What They See in Their Sleep
Credit: ZME Science/Midjourney. Dreams have been around as long as we have, or so we assume. As a species, we’re guilty of conflating fairly common phenomena with our (read: human) experience. It’s the same with dreams. We claim it as just a human...

Athens’ southern suburbs lead Greece’s most prestigious property markets
Athens’ southern suburbs lead Greek property values, while Kavala tops growth at 36.3%, driven by foreign investment and Golden Visa demand. The latest analysis from international property consultancy Astons has revealed which areas of the Greek...

A perfect firestorm: The social, political, and climate forces that keep Athens burning
Fires have already drastically reshaped the Attica landscape. Since 2017, the region has lost 37 percent of its forests and grasslands. Of the four mountains that form land boundaries around Athens—Mount Parnitha to the north, Mount Pentelicus to...

East Hills instructor to share tai chi research on Parkinson’s at conference
Spencer Gee, a martial arts instructor, will be presenting his tai chi Parkinson’s research at the National Qigong Conference in Virginia. Provided by Spencer Gee East Hills resident Spencer Gee, a martial arts instructor and adjunct professor at...

Domes Noruz Kassandra, Halkidiki, Greece, review
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Thousands fight Greece fires
(MENAFN) Greece struggled on Wednesday to contain over 20 wildfires, including one threatening Patras, the country’s third-largest city, as a heatwave worsened conditions and forced thousands to evacuate. High temperatures across Spain, Portugal,...
Eat Athens: This vegan bakery specializes in allergen-free treats
Tricia Gaston, owner of Tricia's Office, runs a successful vegan micro-bakery out of her home kitchen in Athens, Georgia. Customers can order a variety of vegan desserts, including brownies, cupcakes, cookies, and donuts, for pickup or delivery....

Baker Tilly South East Europe to broaden footprint in Cyprus and Greece
Baker Tilly South East Europe (BTSEE) on Monday confirmed the completion of its merger with professional services firm MHA, in a deal valued at €24 million. This follows an announcement originally made on August 11, 2025, to the London Stock...

Safe Bulkers offers €10,000 scholarships to Cypriot, Greek students
Safe Bulkers Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange and led by Cypriot CEO Polys V. Hajioannou, has announced the launch of its 5th Annual Scholarship Programme for the academic year 2025–2026, as part of its Environmental, Social and...

EXCLUSIVE: After Fatal Car Crash, Ukrainian Tycoon Dyminskyy Secured Greek Residency and Serbian Citizenship
Greek police and the ministry of migration declined to comment on his case. Dyminskyy did not respond to questions reporters sent to his daughter and lawyer. Shortly after buying his Greek property, Dyminskyy also managed to secure a Serbian...

This is everything I eat in a day as a gut health scientist on the Mediterranean diet
A gut health scientist revealed exactly what he eats in a day on the Mediterranean diet - and why it could transform your health. Jordan Haworth, better known as Mr Gut Health, has made a career out of understanding digestion. The 30-year-old...
Humanoid robot games in China spotlight global tech innovation
(Xinhua) 08:21, August 18, 2025 BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- At the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games, the first of its kind globally, which wrapped up on Sunday in Beijing, the much-anticipated robot five-a-side soccer saw Tsinghua Hephaestus from...

Greece and Cyprus Helped Israel during War with Iran
The flags of Israel, Cyprus and Greece. Credit: Jorono and TheDigitalArtist, via pixabay. Over the past fifteen years, Greece, Cyprus, and Israel have strengthened their ties through formal agreements, joint military exercises, and extensive...

Greek-American Leader Dr. Demetrios Giannaros Inducted into 2025 Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame
BOSTON, MA / WEST HARTFORD, CT – August 9, 2025 — The Greek-American community proudly celebrates Dr. Demetrios Giannaros ’72, a distinguished public servant, educator, and advocate for Hellenism, who will be inducted into the 2025 Immigrant...

Half a Ton of ‘Khat’ Intercepted at Athens Airport
Nearly half a ton of the narcotic stimulant “khat” was discovered by tax bureau inspectors at the Athens International Airport over the recent period, with the drug haul announced on Sunday. Also known as “Abyssinian Tea”, the flowering evergreen...
Xinhua Headlines: Humanoid robot games in China spotlight global tech innovation
BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- At the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games, the first of its kind globally, which wrapped up on Sunday in Beijing, the much-anticipated robot five-a-side soccer saw Tsinghua Hephaestus from China emerge victorious,...

Olivia Bohlen Completes Summer Research at Central
PELLA — The Summer Undergraduate Research program gives Central College students the opportunity to conduct research with a faculty mentor. “Students who take advantage of a high-impact practice, such as independent research, find greater success...

From East India Company to Big Tech: Why corporations keep seeking colonies
In the late 1630s, a young Englishman named Francis Day sailed along India’s Coromandel Coast. Born into a noble family and educated at Eton, Day sought to make a fortune overseas. Global trade was expanding, fuelled by Europe’s hunger for silk,...