Of the roughly 7,000 languages in the world, very few count in the training of language models. In Greece, researchers are recording Romani, Tsakonian, and dialects before they fall silent and bringing them to Large Language Models through the Lingua program
Short-Term Rentals Raise Safety Concerns in Athens

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Police will impose extensive security measures on Wednesday, including a ban on public gatherings and motorized marches
Authorities uncover scheme in which huge overpayments were converted into apparently legitimate refunds
Investigators want to know why Hamam Al-Hammami took a radical turn and why he was hired to fly a sensitive route between Dubai and Tel Aviv
An increasingly progressive state is colliding with a conservative court—and producing new law for the entire nation
A simple squeeze can give you information about your muscle strength and future health risks
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Egypt’s Supreme Court has postponed publishing a much-anticipated ruling four times, giving the Monastery of St. Catherine on the Sinai and the Egyptian state until October 24 to reach a settlement over the latter’s property and legal status
From longevity programs costing thousands of euros to IV treatments delivered to yachts and villas, Greece is seeing a rapidly expanding wellness market operating in a regulatory gray area
The two-day “Dialogues for Athens” conference will bring together political leaders, academics, architects, writers and other experts at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on October 6-7.
The Ionian island of Atokos has become a social media attraction for visitors seeking close encounters with free-roaming semi-wild pigs, but animal welfare groups are raising concerns over feeding, human interaction and alleged injuries from boat propellers.
The three-day event will bring horror-themed attractions, film-inspired exhibitions, workshops, performances, cosplay and an 80-plus-store Halloween market to central Athens
Seven days, seven Athens International Film Festival documentaries that you can watch on the big screens around the city
The French ensemble will perform two Beethoven string quartets alongside a contemporary work by Kryštof Mařatka at the Athens Concert Hall on October 7
The electronic artist will bring his new audiovisual production to OAKA on October 31 as part of the ÆDEN World Tour, following its premiere at Coachella
Of the roughly 7,000 languages in the world, very few count in the training of language models. In Greece, researchers are recording Romani, Tsakonian, and dialects before they fall silent and bringing them to Large Language Models through the Lingua program
Serbia heads to a pivotal election as a student-led movement challenges the political order build around Aleksandr Vučić . The vote will also expose deeper tensions over Europe, Russia, China, Kosovo and Greece's ambitions for the Western Balkans.
From longevity programs costing thousands of euros to IV treatments delivered to yachts and villas, Greece is seeing a rapidly expanding wellness market operating in a regulatory gray area
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The natural sweetness of shrimp pairs beautifully with caramelized fennel, creamy beans, and delicate fresh herbs
A first commercial deal in Greece's local market points to a sharply lower price base than in previous years as harvests expand and Mediterranean supply weighs in
For Athens chef Philip Zoitos, cooking is about more than technique: it is a way to nourish his daughter, discover good ingredients and create the flavors she will one day remember as childhood
In an Exarchia grocery shop, Konstantinos Hapsalis brings together carefully sourced Greek meats, cheeses, honey and wines—and a philosophy built around knowing exactly what ends up on your plate
On September 30, 1968, two overcrowded trains collided near Derveni, Corinth, killing 34 and injuring 125. The tragedy, tied to the junta’s sham referendum, remains one of Greece’s darkest railway disasters
A historian found records indicating Hitler was still in Munich when his niece Geli Raubal was found dead in his apartment in 1931, Der Spiegel reports
Newly released research suggests that individuals moved between communities more often than entire families, and challenge assumptions about women and migration
Without doubt, the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU is a symbolic moment that will position the country at the epicenter of European interest and will call for its unequivocal leadership
We must never forget, however, that voting - apart from being a fundamental constitutionally vested right - is also a duty intertwined with the very essence of democracy. So, exercising the right to vote is about strengthening the democratic institutions
Athens Concert Hall marks the composer’s 80th birthday with three performances exploring his boundary-breaking music, from experimental trumpet and cello works to a playful multimedia ensemble program
Athens ranks fourth of 47 cities worldwide in Time Out's Holiday Happiness Index and is named the most walkable, while Lisbon claims first place.
Intrepid presents Alonnisos as a leading example of responsible island tourism, noting that it is home to the National Marine Park of Alonnisos and the Northern Sporades
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Another Round of Aegean Airspace, Athens FIR Violations Reported
Russia Names Yuri Gorlach as New Ambassador to Greece
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Mazonakis Case Puts Doctor’s Plasmapheresis Experience Under Scrutiny
Optogenetics Pioneers Win 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine
Utility Bills in Greece Become Latest Money Laundering Tool
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Greece Ferries Disrupted for Second Day by Strong Winds
Tinos: The Next Greek Island Losing That Loving Feeling
Athens Ranks Fourth Among the World’s Happiest Holiday Cities
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