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Watch Out, Taiwan! America Just Sent a Big Ol’ Cash Bag Your Way

Well, folks, here we go again. The geopolitical drama continues as the U.S. decides to play Santa with military goodies for Taiwan. This time, they’re unloading around $320 million worth of stuff, including shiny parts for F-16 fighter jets and…

Life Sentence for a Brutal Reminder of Italy’s Femicide Crisis

Well, folks, gather around for another shiny example of how humans can be terrible to each other: 22-year-old Filippo Turetta has been sentenced to life in prison for the charming act of stabbing his ex-girlfriend, Giulia Cecchettin, at least 75…

The Great Marble Debate: Who Really Owns Ancient Rocks?

In a thrilling episode of international chit-chat, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made a pit stop in London to have some tea with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Their main topic? No, not the weather, but those glamorous Parthenon Marbles…

Scholz’s Military Aid: A Dash of Support with a Side of Political Theater

In a twist worthy of a political drama series, Chancellor Olaf Scholz unveiled a sparkling new military aid package of 650 million euros for Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kiev on December 2, 2023. This flashy move is all…

The FDP’s ‘D-Day’ Document: A Comedy of Errors

In what can only be termed a political sitcom, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) of Germany has dived headfirst into a scandal that could make them the punchline of coalition politics. Their infamous ‘D-Day’ document—the one that reportedly outlines how…

D-Day Document: FDP’s Ultimate Faceplant?

Well, folks, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) just boarded the express train to Chaos City with a sneaky little leak known as the ‘D-Day’ paper. Yep, it’s not just some boring document—it’s got military lingo and all the drama you’d…

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Cultural Festival in Syros Showcases Diverse Arts and Workshops

The social cooperative enterprise ‘Kavilia’ is hosting its second multi-themed cultural event from March 14 to 16 at the Cyclades Gallery in Syros. The festival features theatrical performances, workshops for both children and adults, as well as concerts featuring world…

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Vladimir Putin Visits Russian Troops in Kursk Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited troops in the Kursk region, marking his first trip since an unexpected Ukrainian cross-border attack in August 2024. The Kremlin announced that Russian forces have liberated several areas from Ukrainian control. Defense Chief Valery Gerasimov…

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Commemoration Event Marks Two Years Since the Tempi Train Tragedy

An event commemorating the second anniversary of the Tempi train tragedy took place at Panteion University, featuring keynote speaker Maria Karystianou, president of the Victims’ Association. Attended by a large crowd, the event included a moment of silence for the…

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Pakistani Security Forces End Train Hostage Crisis, Killing 33 Attackers

Pakistani security forces stormed a train taken hostage by separatist militants, resulting in the deaths of 33 attackers and the rescue of hundreds of passengers. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) had previously claimed responsibility for the attack, threatening to execute…

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EU Diplomats and North Macedonia PM Inaugurate Customs Construction at Prespa Border

Mihail Rokas, the head of the EU delegation in North Macedonia, and Prime Minister Christian Mitskoski inaugurated the construction works for a customs building at the Markova Noga site, aimed at reopening the border crossing with Greece after decades. The…

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PAOK Advances to European Semifinals After Defeating Fribourg

Massimo Cancellieri led PAOK to the semifinals of a European tournament with an 82-76 victory against Fribourg. Jacob Forrester and Frank Bartley were standout performers, scoring 21 and 17 points, respectively. Savar Reynolds added 17 points, while team captain Dimitris…

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Olympiacos Triumphs Over Panathinaikos in Thrilling Water Polo Match

In a gripping water polo clash, Olympiacos secured a hard-fought 13-11 victory against Panathinaikos during the 3rd round of the A1 men’s water polo phase. Despite missing their coach Dimitris Matzis due to suspension, Panathinaikos put up a strong fight,…

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Olympiakos Faces Bodo/Glimt Without Ayoub El Kaabi in Europa League Match

Olympiakos will be without key player Ayoub El Kaabi in their Europa League match against Bodo/Glimt on March 13, following a 3-0 lead from the first leg. The team is gearing up for the match after celebrating its 100th anniversary…

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Greek MP Giorgos Kotsos Requests Replacement in Parliamentary Committee

Greek Member of Parliament Giorgos Kotsos has requested to be replaced in the preliminary committee investigating the train tragedy in Thessaloniki due to personal reasons, namely a close connection to a victim’s family. Dimitris Kalogeropoulos will take his place. The…

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Ancient Human Facial Bones Discovered in Northern Spain

Researchers have uncovered the oldest known human facial bones in Western Europe at the Sima del Elefante site in northern Spain, dating between 1.1 and 1.4 million years old. The findings, published in Nature, include parts of the upper jaw…

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Greek Minister of National Defense Attends Book Presentation Highlighting Maritime Heritage

On March 12, 2025, Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias attended the book presentation of ‘The Sea is a Road’ by Simos P. Palios. The event featured distinguished speakers including Sir Efthymios Mitropoulos, Professor Thanos Dimopoulos, and NASA’s Stamatios…

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Borussia Dortmund Advances to Champions League Quarterfinals with Win Over Lille

Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-1 victory against Lille, winning the tie with an aggregate score of 3-2 and advancing to the quarterfinals of the Champions League. The match featured numerous chances and a fast pace, highlighting Dortmund’s strong performance as…