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Diaspora
Greece to be Honored by Costa Rica on Shared Bicentennial
The nations of Greece and Costa Rica are both celebrating the bicentennial of their independence this year.
Culture
Costa Rica has a Greece – And an Athens and Sparta too!
In light of the last World Cup game between Greece and Costa Rica, played in 2014, we decided to focus on the “Greek side” of Costa Rica, and more specifically on three towns in the country which have Greek names.
Grecia, which...
Africa
Greek South African Rapper Costa Titch Dies on Stage
Greek South African rapper Costa Titch, whose real name was Constantinos Tsobanoglou, has died after collapsing while performing on stage in South Africa.
Footage on social media showed the 28-year-old appearing to stumble and fall to the ground during his...
Greek News
Greek Man Charged with Kidney Trafficking in Costa Rica
A Greek man is to be tried in Costa Rica as member of a criminal ring that was buying kidneys from poor people and selling them to foreign recipients.
The Greek man was arrested in 2013, when police also apprehended...
Sports
World Cup 2014: Five Things to Know about Costa Rica
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Costa Rica stunned the football world by beating former champions Italy and Uruguay in the World Cup. Here are 5 things you need to know for this surprise World Cup team!
Crime
Costa Rica: Vital Organs Sold in the Black Market
On Thursday, the authorities of San Jose in Costa Rica stated that three Costa Rican doctors and a Greek are considered suspects for trafficking kidneys to people abroad.
Attorney General Carlos Jimenez revealed that the doctors who were working at...
Education
The Only Greek School in Latin America
The Atenea Institute in Panama, which is the only Greek school in Latin America, has become the focal point for academic excellence.
Animals
265-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Largest Predator in America
A remarkable fossil has revealed the largest predator of the species Pampaphoneus biccai. This astonishing discovery dates back to a staggering 265 million years and was unearthed in the rural region of São Gabriel, located in Southern Brazil.
Details about...
Business
China, the Big Investor in Latin America
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China’s presence in Latin America is growing with a new focus on Chinese investments in Colombia.
How Chinese investments in Latin America compare with U.S. investments in the region.
The U.S. response to this new dynamic.
By Josep Freixes
Latin...
films
Greeks in Panama: A Small But Thriving Community in Latin America
Greeks are indeed everywhere, even in the tiny Central American nation of Panama where a small Greek community has made great positive impact.
Diaspora
Latin America’s Greek Diaspora Calls for Stronger Ties with Greece
Organizations representing the Greek Diaspora in Latin America called for stronger ties with Greece during a video conference.
Greek News
The Federation of Hellenic Communities and Societies of South Africa Announce Elected Presidium of the Federation of Hellenes
The Federation of Hellenic Communities and Societies of South Africa recently announced in a press release that following Hellenes have been elected unanimously by the Hellenes of South Africa as the Presidium of the Federation of Hellenes:
President: John Philippou
1ST...
Greek News
South Africa: Emperors Palace presents first ever Greek Film Festival this March
Emperors Palace (photo) has announced that it is hosting its first-ever Greek Film Festival. In association with The Lyceum Club of Greek Women under the auspices of the Greek Embassy of South Africa and assisted by the Federation of...
Greek News
Runner Completes Grueling Five-Day Jungle Marathon, Saying “I Did It for Greece!”
A Greek athlete crossed the finish line of the grueling five-day Supermarathon in the tropical jungles of Costa Rica on Sunday, becoming the first Greek citizen to accomplish the feat of completing the "Coastal Challenge 2020."
Marios Giannakou, from the...
Greek News
Six Syrians Bearing False Greek Passports Arrested in Argentina
Argentinian authorities arrested six Syrians who flew into the South American country on fake Greek passports, a spokesman for the federal police told Reuters on Saturday.
The six suspects, with one minor among them, were taken into custody at a Buenos...