Eurostat: Greece 20th out of 26 European States in Hourly Average Wage
According to figures released by Eurostat, the Benelux Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, one of Europe’s hubs for finance, is in first place
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Two Greek Beaches in Top 50 in the World
Two Greek Beaches in Top 50 in the World
Both Greek beaches were on the list of the best beaches in Europe too
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Holy Saturday: Greek Orthodox Prepare for the Resurrection of Jesus
Holy Saturday: Greek Orthodox Prepare for the Resurrection of Jesus
As recorded in the Bible, the chief priests and Pharisees asked Pontius Pilate to secure Jesus Christ’s tomb ‘until the third day’ on the Saturday before His resurrection.
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Easter in Greece
Easter in Greece
Considered the most important holiday on the Greek calendar and one of the richest in folklore, the celebration of Orthodox Easter (Pascha) is unique throughout Greece. From Crete to Macedonia, Easter customs become a herald of the spirit’s and nature’s rebirth, while Easter celebrations constitute a vivid aspect of the folk culture, rich in meaning and symbolism.
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Orthodox mark Good Friday with solemn bier processions
Orthodox mark Good Friday with solemn bier processions
The solemn processions, with the flower-adorned biers followed by the clergy and the faithful, are often spectacular, especially in places where bier processions from each parish converge into a central square.
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Easter in Corfu: A Unique Tradition of Smashing Pots
Easter in Corfu: A Unique Tradition of Smashing Pots
Easter in Corfu is a truly special event, and one of its most distinctive traditions is the smashing of pots (or "botides") on Holy Saturday at 11:00 am. This custom, with its rich history dating back to the Venetian era, draws crowds of people to the narrow streets of the old town to witness this unique spectacle that marks the First Resurrection.
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Biggest Easter exodus in years enters final stage
Biggest Easter exodus in years enters final stage
Data showed that from 6 a.m. on Holy Monday to 6 a.m. on Holy Saturday, 440,296 vehicles passed through the toll plazas on the motorways to Corinth and Lamia. That figure was 309,998 last year and 291,141 in 2022.
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Israeli Forces Brutally Arrest Greek Consul’s Guard at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre Church on Holy Saturday
Israeli Forces Brutally Arrest Greek Consul's Guard at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre Church on Holy Saturday
BREAKING: During the Holy Saturday celebration attended by thousands of Christians, Israeli occupation authorities brutally arrested the Greek Consul's guard at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in occupied Jerusalem
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Athens, Ankara finalizing details of PM’s Turkey visit
Athens, Ankara finalizing details of PM’s Turkey visit
Greek and Turkish officials are trying to finalize the details of the visit by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Ankara on May 13, when he will meet with the president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Greek Airlines Transport Holy Light Across Greece
Greek Airlines Transport Holy Light Across Greece
The airline will operate flights within Greece and from abroad, welcoming passengers with reverence for Easter customs and providing them with Easter candles as part of the sacred occasion.
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Athens, Ankara finalizing details of PM’s Turkey visit
Athens, Ankara finalizing details of PM’s Turkey visit
Greek and Turkish officials are trying to finalize the details of the visit by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Ankara on May 13, when he will meet with the president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Great and Holy Friday
Great and Holy Friday
On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross.
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Athens Transportation Schedules over 2024 Greek Easter Holidays
Athens Transportation Schedules over 2024 Greek Easter Holidays
As in every year, transportation schedules will end before 23:00 on Holy Saturday, while the usual extension of Friday schedules to midnight will not be implemented on Holy Friday.
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Eurostat: Greece 20th out of 26 European States in Hourly Average Wage
Eurostat: Greece 20th out of 26 European States in Hourly Average Wage
According to figures released by Eurostat, the Benelux Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, one of Europe’s hubs for finance, is in first place
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European court upholds Italy’s right to seize prized Greek bronze from Getty Museum, rejects appeal
European court upholds Italy’s right to seize prized Greek bronze from Getty Museum, rejects appeal
“Victorious Youth,” a life-sized bronze dating from 300 BC to 100 BC, is one of the highlights of the Getty’s collection. Though the artist is unknown, some scholars believe it was made by Lysippos, Alexander the Great’s personal sculptor.
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Greece Introduces ‘MyCoast’ App to Combat Beach Violations
Greece Introduces 'MyCoast' App to Combat Beach Violations
All complaints will be logged in the Economy Ministry's "Register of Coast and Beach Concessions" for review by relevant authorities. In the next phase, artificial intelligence technology will be deployed to monitor reported violations in real-time, enhancing enforcement capabilities.
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Ellinikon: Europe’s Largest Smart City Built in Greece
Ellinikon: Europe's Largest Smart City Built in Greece
In a groundbreaking development, Lamda Development's ambitious project for Ellinikon, situated on the southern coast of Athens, is swiftly gaining momentum, heralded as Europe's most extensive smart city endeavour.
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Greek Navy’s MEKO Frigates Set for Upgrade in €700-750 Million Deal
Greek Navy's MEKO Frigates Set for Upgrade in €700-750 Million Deal
This crucial upgrade not only promises to breathe new life into these naval assets but also aims to transform them into cutting-edge tools in the arsenal of the Greek Armed Forces.
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Rama visit hangs in the balance
Rama visit hangs in the balance
The Albanian PM had unofficially announced his intention to visit Athens through close associate Endri Fuga, who was in Greece a few days ago.
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Golden Dawn leader to be released from jail
Golden Dawn leader to be released from jail
The Judicial Council of Misdemeanors of Lamia ruled that the former leader of Golden Dawn fulfils the formal requirements for a conditional early release after serving three fifths of his 13-year sentence.
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Three Stunning Ancient Greek Mosaics Unearthed in Eastern Turkey
Three Stunning Ancient Greek Mosaics Unearthed in Eastern Turkey
In Gaziantep, Turkey, archaeologists have excavated three stunning mosaics, shedding light on the grandeur of the ancient Greek city of Zeugma.
