Pope to Open Five Holy Doors at the Vatican Starting Christmas Eve
Dec 13, 2024 · Pope Francis will open five Holy Doors in a long-standing catholic tradition and will introduce a never-before-seen ritual. Credits: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Pope Francis will open five Holy Doors at the Vatican in a long-standing catholic tradition and will introduce a never-before-seen ritual.
Statue and Coins of Cleopatra Discovered in Alexandria, Egypt
Dec 10, 2024 · The team also found a limestone bust of a king.The bust features the king wearing the Nemes, a special headdress worn by pharaohs in ceremonies. 4th century BC Greek temple and Coins with the image of Cleopatra VII
Greek Actress Klelia Andriolatou of Maestro in Blue: A New Star Is …
Nov 20, 2024 · Who is Klelia Andriolatou? Klelia Andriolatou was born in Greece’s northern city of Thessaloniki on October 12, 1996. At the age of 14, she started working as a model. Four years later, she made her acting debut in the popular soap opera series “Brousko,” which aired on ANTENNA TV.That role touched off her passion for acting and a few years later, she graduated from the drama school of ...
Giant Anaconda Discovered in the Amazon Is the World’s Biggest …
Oct 15, 2024 · A file photo of a giant anaconda. Credit: Daniel10ortegaven, CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikipedia Commons The world’s biggest snake, a previously unknown species of giant anaconda, was discovered recently in an Amazon rainforest.
Greece 2050: Leading Europe’s Aging Population
Dec 17, 2024 · By 2050 more than 35 percent of the Greek population will be over 65. Credit: Mstyslav Chernov, CC3/Wikipedia. Greece is currently one of the most aging countries in Europe and, according to OECD projections, it is expected to become the most elderly country on the continent by 2050.. According to OECD’s recent report “Health at a Glance: Europe 2024,” by 2050 more than 35 percent of the ...
Greece Officially Halts Asylum Decisions for Syrians
Dec 13, 2024 · Greece has decided to halt issuing decisions on asylum applications filed by Syrians in the country. Credit: AMNA. Greece has decided to halt issuing decisions on asylum applications filed from Syrians in the country until further notice, after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.. The decision was made on Friday, December 13, by KYSEA (Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense ...
Trailer of “Maestro in Blue,” Season Three Just Released
Nov 7, 2024 · The new season of Maestro will be available on Netflix in December. Credit: MEGA TV. The trailer of season three of the acclaimed Greek television series Maestro in Blue, screened on Netflix, has just been released.. The series premieres with the first episode on MEGA TV on Monday, December 2nd.
The Greek Village Where Christians and Muslims Live in Harmony
Dec 9, 2024 · Racism is out of bounds in the Greek Village of Christians and Muslims “Civilization makes a country rich,” Payzanoglu told the Athens Macedonia News Agency (AMNA). He also mentioned that in this village the Muslims of Kos have been celebrating for a long time both the Turkish Bayram and the Christian Easter.Words like “racism” and “discrimination” do not exist in their vocabulary.
How Ancient Greek Architecture Shaped the Modern World
Sep 6, 2024 · A Doric temple in Segesta, Sicily. Credit: Ludvig14, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Ancient Greek architecture is one of the aspects of ancient Greece that has shaped our modern world most.. It is well known that the magnificent temples and public buildings of ancient Greece have captivated the world for centuries if not millennia.
The Optical Illusions That Make the Acropolis’ Parthenon Look …
Nov 15, 2024 · Pericles giving a speech under the Acropolis of Athens. Credit: by Philipp Foltz (1852)/ Public Domain. The Acropolis’ Parthenon stands as an architectural marvel and a testament to ancient Greek brilliance. One of the main elements contributing to its enduring beauty is the intentional optical illusions designed by its architects, creating the illusion of perfection in its structure.