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Monday, May 6 marks the feast day of St. George the Great Martyr and Triumphant on the Orthodox religious calendar for 2024, as Orthodox Easter (Pascha) fell on Sunday, May 5 this year, meaning that the saint’s feast day was moved from April 23 to the day after Easter – known as Renewal Monday. For […]

Authorities said nearly 330,000 vehicles passed through the toll booths heading north to Lamia and west towards Corinth from the greater Athens area last Friday

Guided by sustainability and the search for quality products, consumers are increasingly turning to the growing market for second-hand clothing. The increased demand for second hand clothes, which has been an international trend for several years, is reflected in data published by the Greek statistical authority (ELSTAT). According to this data, “Retail sales of second-hand […]

The efforts in Greece are connected to a broader European-wide initiative that is part of the 2020 European strategy for data and the creation of a Common European Data Space (CEDS)

Scientists confirm that last year was the hottest since records began, and what is absolutely certain is that Europe is the fastest-heating continent on the planet. In 2023, Europe recorded more days of “extreme heat stress” (with the ‘feels like’ temperature exceeding 46 degrees Celsius) than ever before. On 23 July last year, 41% of […]

Find out what significant events happened around the world today, May 6, in history

The decision to re-establish a 'Chora mosque', known as Kariye in Turkish, overturned its status as museum for 79 years

In the heated landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), where algorithms reign and the boundaries of innovation blur with uncertainty, a chorus of voices rises, echoing the call for regulation with complex features. These are not just any voices—they are the voices of the “AI elite”, the luminaries of our digital age, studying and analysing constantly, […]

Prep Time 10′      Cooking Time 20′       Serves 2 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, sliced 2 cups water 1/2 cup Carolina rice 2 cups cooked lentils Salt Pepper Fresh mint, to serve Yogurt, to serve Instructions Rinse the rice under running water until it runs clear and let it drain. […]

The international organization calculates an average of 6.7 billion USD in Greece over the 2021-2023 period, up from 4.15 billion USD in 2017-2019

Funding has been secured for a number of wider Athens upgrade projects at the National Garden, Syntagma Square, and Plato’s Academy Park

Countries don’t have to accept to receive refugees, but if they don’t, they will pay 20,000 euros per person to finance operational support

Greece’s allure draws millions of tourists annually, enticed by sun-kissed beaches, traditional cuisine, and historic charm. Yet, amid the splendor, tourist traps abound. Worldwildschooling.com offers 12 savvy tips for dodging these pitfalls, catering to international visitors exploring the Greek islands. Visit less popular islands for cheaper prices and fewer crowds. Famous spots like Santorini and […]

The President of Greece attended the Paschal Liturgy at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral

In 2024, Easter in the West was celebrated on March 31