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The Enslaved Greek who Rose to Become Tunisia’s Ruler
By Antonis Chaldeos
George Stravelakis, or "Halkias," was an enslaved Greek man from the island of Chios who rose in society to become the Prime...
Byzantine Tombstone with Greek Inscription Found in Israel
A tombstone dating back to the Byzantine era was recently found in Israel, it was made public on Wednesday.
The Byzantine tombstone is circular and...
Plane Crash in Indonesia: Boeing 737 Crashes in Jakarta
A Boeing 737 plane crash in Indonesia has shaken the aviation world.
A Sriwijaya-Airlines airplane with 62 people on board crashed in the sea area...
The Turbulent Story of Greeks in South Africa
Despite being persecuted and discriminated against for decades, Greeks in South Africa managed to rise socially and prosper, with several of them becoming very...
The Greek Teacher Bridging the Cultural Divide in China
By Xu Yan
“It’s all Greek to me” is an idiom that people use to express something that is difficult to understand. But Greek people...
World Holds its Breath this Christmas Season As Coronavirus Vaccinations Begin
The approval of vaccines against Covid-19 and the beginning of their distribution bring some consolation this Christmas, but the increase in coronavirus cases worldwide...
Powerful Film Portrays Devastation of Greek Community after Beirut Apocalypse
A new film by journalist George Eid, who is part of the Greek community of Beirut, Lebanon, portrays the devastating effects of the August...
Concordia Summit Addresses Latin American/Western Hemisphere Challenges
Business and governmental leaders, non-governmental representatives and impressive young minds came together digitally on December 3 in the Concordia Summit in an effort to...
Capital Link’s Hong Kong Maritime Forum Focuses on Global Trade, Pandemic Issues
The second annual Hong Kong Maritime Forum, titled “Hong Kong - Global Industry & Thought Leadership: Building on Tradition & Innovation” took place on December...
Greek Sailors Held Hostage by Pirates Off the Coast of Nigeria Freed
After twelve days of negotiations, the three Greek sailors held captive by pirates off the coast of Nigeria were freed late Friday night.
The ordeal...