Rhesus, A Thracian King Mentioned In Greek Mythology And Literature

Rhesus, A Thracian King Mentioned In Greek Mythology And Literature

Rhesus was a Thracian king mentioned in Greek mythology and literature, most famously in Homer’s Iliad. He was the ruler of a Thracian tribe and an ally of Troy during the Trojan War. Renowned for his wealth and splendor, Rhesus was said to possess magnificent white horses, which were the envy of many, and a …

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PASOK condemns prosecutor’s dismissal of wiretapping complaints as a cover-up

PASOK condemns prosecutor’s dismissal of wiretapping complaints as a cover-up

The main opposition PASOK party has strongly criticized Supreme Court deputy prosecutor Achilles Zisis’ decision to dismiss the criminal complaints filed by its leader, Nikos Androulakis, and journalist Thanasis Koukakis, calling it “one more link in the chain of cover-up” of the wiretapping case. The legal action had been directed at the individual whose prepaid …

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98-Year-Old Man Found Dead, Daughter Claims Responsibility

98-Year-Old Man Found Dead, Daughter Claims Responsibility

A shocking incident has unfolded in the central Athens neighbourhood of Exarchia, where a 98-year-old man was found dead in his apartment on Ippokratous Street. His 74-year-old daughter allegedly admitted to killing him, prompting an urgent police investigation. According to authorities, the woman called a relative and stated, “I killed my father.” The relative then …

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October sees volume expansion of 45% in construction

October sees volume expansion of 45% in construction

Construction activity ended October with a significant increase. According to the data ELSTAT announced on Tuesday, total construction activity amounted to 2,640 building permits, corresponding to 748,786 square meters in area and 3,683,376 cubic meters in volume – i.e. an increase of 5.9% in permit numbers, 30.7% in area and by 45.7% in volume, compared …

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Rumors Of Rift Between Kasselakis And Macbeth Over Business Plans

Rumors Of Rift Between Kasselakis And Macbeth Over Business Plans

In recent developments, Stefanos Kasselakis, prominent leader of the Democracy Movement, and his husband, Tyler Macbeth, are reportedly experiencing tensions over their upcoming business venture. The couple, who have been in a strong public relationship, are said to be in disagreement about the launch of a new gym, a dispute that has put their plans …

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Government open to parliamentary inquiry on Tempe disaster pending judicial findings

Government open to parliamentary inquiry on Tempe disaster pending judicial findings

[InTime News] Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said that the conservative administration would support the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry into the Tempe railway disaster, provided that the judiciary presents evidence implicating one or more political figures. His remarks followed mass protests on Sunday, where demonstrators demanded justice for the victims of the 2023 train crash, …

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Greek Farmers Threaten To Bring Tractors To Syntagma As Protests Intensify

Greek Farmers Threaten To Bring Tractors To Syntagma As Protests Intensify

Farmers across Greece are escalating their protests against rising costs and economic hardship, with the possibility of bringing their tractors back to Syntagma Square looming large. Farmers from the Karditsa blockade, one of the most prominent protest sites, are voicing their frustration, stating, “We are being wiped out, and it hurts.” Demonstrations continue across the …

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Artificial intelligence can be fair

Artificial intelligence can be fair

“Machines will dominate the world only if we humans allow it – if we train them to break the rules,” says Ioannis Emiris, president of the board of directors and director general of the Athena Research Center. As the only research center in Greece specializing in digital sciences and technologies, Athena plays a pivotal role …

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April 6 Officially Declared Thracian Hellenism Day In Greece

April 6 Officially Declared Thracian Hellenism Day In Greece

A historic decree issued on January 14 has officially designated April 6 as Thracian Hellenism Day in Greece, a momentous occasion for Thracian Greek communities across the country. This new commemoration follows a law passed by the Interior Ministry in July 2022, marking a significant step in recognising the cultural and historical contributions of the …

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