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World’s oldest wooden tools found in Greece push early human technology history back

Archaeologists working in southern Greece have identified wooden tools that appear to be the oldest of their kind ever found. The objects were recovered at the Marathousa 1 site in the Megalopolis Basin and dated to around 430,000 years ago. The findings were published in Proceedings of the National Academy…

The Times of India

Greece's economy is making progress, but global risks loom large

The economy is showing signs of steady improvement, with lower borrowing costs and increased investment interest. The ESM and MSCI acknowledge progress, but warn of risks from a more uncertain international environment.

Euronews

430,000-year-old wooden handheld tools from Greece are the oldest on record — and they predate modern humans

Archaeologists have found the oldest-known surviving examples of handheld wooden tools.

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Crete Is Calling—Here’s Why It Deserves a Spot on Your Bucket List

Secluded coves, seafood dinners, and a budding luxury scene.

Marie Claire

LA Homeless Charity CEO Misused $23M of Public Money to Fund Lavish Lifestyle

The 42-year-old CEO of the Abundant Blessings nonprofit purchased a $125,000 Range Rover, designer clothes, and a vacation home in Greece using funds that were supposed to help the homeless.

International Business Times UK

430,000-year-old well-preserved wooden tools are the oldest ever found

Alder digging or scraping tool found at lake-side site used for animal butchery

The Independent UK

Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece

Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far

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Explosion at cookie factory in central Greece kills at least 4

An explosion and fire at a cookie factory in central Greece killed at least four workers and left one person unaccounted for

The Independent UK

Binance chooses Greece to apply for a critical EU-wide crypto license

The crypto firm has filed for a MiCA license with Greek regulators ahead of a critical summer deadline.

Fortune

Mark Carney invoked Thucydides at Davos – what people get wrong about this ancient Greek writer’s take on power

In his speech to this year’s World Economic Forum at Davos, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney mourned the demise of international cooperation by evoking an authority from ancient Greece.

The Conversation

Israel will aid Greece in countering military drone swarms

Israel is set to help Greece develop technology to counter military drone swarms

The Independent UK

Greek court clears group of humanitarian workers of migrant smuggling charges

After more than seven years of legal limbo, a Greek court has acquitted 24 defendants for charges related to smuggling migrants into Greece.

Euronews

Newsletter: Inside the EU’s proposal for fresh sanctions on Iran

Also in this newsletter: Brussels insists it will work with the US on Arctic security despite Trump's threat to grab Greenland, and two dozen humanitarian workers are cleared of human trafficking charges in a symbolic case in Greece.

Euronews

Growing up alongside deadly fires inspired me to study them – and fight flames with swarms of drones

Growing up in Greece, wildfires were a constant presence each summer. In 2007, I remember watching TV footage of fires ravaging the Peloponnese peninsula and island of Evia, destroying forests and homes, taking lives. The sight of helicopters and firefighting aircraft crossing the smoky skies was both terrifying and awe-inspiring.

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The Guardian - UK

A Gangster’s Life review – funny in parts, but not always deliberately

Despite some interesting visuals, not even Tony Cook and Jonny Weldon can lift this poorly produced tale of a pair of dodgy lads hiding in Greece from a gangster

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Lost In Translation: 31 Iconic Movies With Hilariously Weird Foreign Titles

Have you ever wondered how your favorite movies are known in other countries? 🎞️ From Sweden to Greece, Italy to Japan, the movies are the same, but the tagline is completely different.

The Independent UK

This luxury hotel is a tranquil haven in hectic Santorini

HOTELS: Annabel Nugent checks into the Andronis Luxury Suites to switch off in picturesque Oia

The Conversation

Seeking honor is a double-edged sword – from ancient Greece to samurai Japan, thinkers have wrestled with whether it’s the way to virtue

Pete Hegseth, the current defense secretary, has stressed what he calls the “warrior ethos,” while other Americans seem to have embraced a renewed interest in “warrior culture.”

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The Independent UK

Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal

Farmers in Greece have escalated nationwide protests by launching a 48-hour blockade of major highways and toll stations

The Guardian - AU

The place that stayed with me: I fled the Greek Islands to chase a letter home

As his 30th birthday loomed in Greece, Steve MinOn sent a letter to his parents in Australia. Then he waited.

Euronews

‘It used to rain a lot more’: Greece's Epiphany events highlight concerns about water scarcity

Prolonged droughts followed by intense rainfall have plunged Athens into a vicious cycle of weather whiplash.

The Independent UK

Photos show celebrations of Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day

Christians are celebrating the feast day of Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day. It recalls the visit of the three kings, or magi, to the baby Jesus. Orthodox Christians focus on the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. In Europe, some worshippers bathe in icy lakes and rivers.…

Euronews

Greece introduces 2026 tax cuts aimed at families and young workers

Athens has lowered most income tax rates by two points and rolled out extra breaks tied to children and for younger workers, including zero income tax for under-25s earning up to €20,000.

The Independent UK

Greece's Epiphany events marking Christ's baptism highlight concerns about water scarcity

Orthodox Christians attended Epiphany ceremonies on Tuesday, highlighting water scarcity concerns in Greece

Euronews

Young men in Greece dive for wooden cross in Epiphany celebration

Greeks celebrate Epiphany with the traditional blessing of the waters. In Piraeus, men dove into the cold sea to retrieve a wooden cross for good fortune.

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