The news that matter in Europe
The news that matter in Europe
A court on the Greek island of Syros has banned the ringing of church bells on the island unless it is for religious and worship purposes of the temple. The reason for the decision is that the bell is not part of a clock that rings continuously. The bell of the temple in question was […]
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The wedding was postponed twice
Greece’s Princess Theodora celebrated her long-awaited wedding to American lawyer Matthew Kumar, marking an important event almost six years in the making.
On September 28, Theodora, daughter of the late King Constantine and Queen Anna-Maria, married her…
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Archaeologists claim to have discovered Alexander the Great’s bath at Aigai Palace in northern Greece. The huge Aigai Palace, which stretches over 15,000 square meters and is larger than the Parthenon, is located at the ceremonial center of the ancient Macedonian kingdom.
Excavations also…
A study in Greece shows how weather events affect cultural heritage
Rising temperatures, prolonged heat and drought are affecting climate change worldwide. Now, the first study in Greece that examines the effect of climate change on the future microclimate of historical monuments and…
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The country’s parliament approved a bill allowing civil marriages between people of the same sex, which was applauded by supporters of the rights of the LGBT community, Reuters reported.
Representatives of both supporters and opponents of the legalization of civil marriage between…
The Minister of Culture denounced the Netflix series
“Netflix’s Alexander the Great series is ‘fantasy of extremely poor quality, low content and full of historical inaccuracies,’” Greece’s Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said on Wednesday, reports Kathimerini.
The series “The…
Bills for changes in marriage law are being discussed in Greece. They are related to the institutionalization of marriage between homosexual partners, as well as changes in the law on the adoption of children and surrogacy. One of the proposals will soon be considered in the Greek parliament,…
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Five abbots of Athos monasteries (Xiropotam, Caracal, Dohiar, Philotei and Constamonite) and nearly ten of monasteries in Greece sent an open letter to the Greek government, in which they want the exchange of old identity cards with new ones not to be mandatory, but that Greek citizens they can…
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The Greek Commission for the Protection of Competition has imposed the largest fine imposed so far in the amount of 41.7 million euros on several banks in Greece, the Greek TV channel Sky reported.
Piraeus Bank is obliged to pay EUR 12.9 million, National Bank of Greece – EUR 9.9 million,…
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The clergy is also against adoption by same-sex couples
The Holy Synod of the Greek Church stood categorically against the conclusion of marriages and the adoption of children by same-sex couples. The conservative government is not expected to propose a change in the law due to a strong…
In a nation known for its picturesque landscapes and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, a hidden reality is finally being acknowledged. Greece, despite its reputation for tranquillity, has been grappling with a mental health challenge greater than any other in Europe. It’s a crisis fuelled by…
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Metropolitan Cyril of Rhodes has instructed all parishes on the island to provide shelter for those fleeing the forest fires that have been raging on the island for more than a week.
His Eminence is in constant communication with the priests, having ordered that air-conditioned rooms be…
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Nous portons à votre attention quelques-uns des faits et conseils les plus importants pour rendre vos vacances en Grèce (si vous avez décidé de passer vos vacances là-bas) sans problème : – Pour dépasser la vitesse maximale autorisée jusqu’à 20 km/h – 40 euros par à 30km/h. – 100 euros, en roulant sur l’autoroute à…
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Un hombre detenido por las autoridades griegas el viernes por tráfico de mujeres es sospechoso de terrorismo islámico, informó la edición electrónica de Kathimerini. El viernes, con la ayuda de los canales de cooperación policial internacional, la policía griega desbarató una red de trata de mujeres que consistía en…
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Una noche en el coche puede superar una noche en hoteles de cinco estrellas hasta 3000 euros, y antes de eso, terminar en detención. Grecia introdujo una nueva multa a principios del verano. Pagamos hasta 3000 euros si nos permitimos parar y dormir en nuestro vehículo en un lugar no regulado de la…
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À tous points de vue, le football est le passe-temps sportif préféré de l’Europe. Ce n’est pas seulement dû aux racines historiques, le sport s’implantant dans la plupart des régions au 19e siècle. Il a été propulsé par des rivalités nationales, des ligues professionnelles et des fans passionnés qui apportent un…
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Le gouvernement grec a récemment lancé un nouveau programme appelé « laissez-passer dentiste », offrant des soins dentaires préventifs gratuits aux enfants âgés de 6 à 12 ans. Le programme a été introduit par un projet de loi présenté au Parlement par le ministère de la Santé et rendu possible grâce à une…
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