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Mass blackout cripples Spain and Portugal disrupting daily life

A widespread blackout struck Spain and Portugal around midday Monday, halting trains, grounding flights, disabling ATMs.

Moving ceremony for ANZAC Day at the Phaleron War Cemetery in Athens

With deep respect for the memory of the fallen, a memorial service for ANZAC Day was held on Friday, April 25 at the Phaleron War Cemetery.

Touching Greek moment at Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican

An estimated 200,000 mourners gathered in St Peter’s Square on Saturday, April 26, as Pope Francis was laid to rest in a historic funeral.

What happens when the papacy becomes vacant? Key terms and traditions

Transitioning leadership in the Catholic Church—whether through the death or resignation of a pope—is steeped in centuries-old rituals.

Thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica

Under a bright spring sun, thousands of mourners queued for hours in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, April 23, to honour Pope Francis.

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Professor Anastasios Tamis: The Australian Government disgraced the Greek language

The decision of the Government of Australia not to vote in favour World Greek Language Day is a historic hybris to our homeland Greece.

Backing Wentworth: Allegra Spender MP’s vision for real, lasting change

Beyond any single policy achievement, we’ve proven that politics can be done differently - and that progress is possible.

I failed Greek as a kid, can I learn Greek as an adult?

 In general, adults and children, especially young children, learn languages differently, because they are cognitively different.

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A 62-year-old Cypriot man has broken the world record for the most wine glasses he can balance on his head.

Tributes flow for Oscar-winning composer, Vangelis Papathanassiou, after his death aged 79

Oscar-winning Greek composer, Vangelis Papathanassiou, known globally as Vangelis, has died in Paris at the age of 79.