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Powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes off coast of Greece, tsunami warning issued

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck off the island of Crete in Greece on Wednesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

Greek woman, 38, killed after bomb intended for bank ATM explodes in her hands

A 38-year-old Greek woman was killed when a bomb she was carrying towards a bank exploded in her hands in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki Saturday, police said.

Greece’s dark past is uncovered after 33 bodies are found in a civil war-era mass grave

Greece’s Civil War started in the wake of World War II.

Loneliness epidemic is hitting these countries the hardest — and Americans should be worried

According to a recent study, there are many lonely souls in this world.

Why this European diet is actually better than Mediterranean, doctor reveals

Dr. Michael Aziz argues that Americans have been mislead about the health effects of eating butter and cheese.

Reading retreats led by bibliophiles and best-selling authors are the latest luxury travel trend

You may feel like your coworkers are illiterate, but the reality is that Americans are reading more, not less. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Americans spent 22.9%...

Princess Tatiana of Greece says she 'lost her identity' after divorce from Prince Nikolaos

The former royal shared some candid thoughts after her ex-husband tied the knot with his new wife.

Violent protests takeover Athens on rail crash anniversary as frustration at system failures boils over

Protesters in Athens hurled gasoline bombs and smashed-up paving stones as they clashed with police during mass demonstrations Friday to mark the second anniversary of a devastating train crash.

Best beaches in the world revealed by Tripadvisor — and one is in the US

Tripadvisor has released its latest edition of Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Beaches for 2025.

Thousands evacuate Santorini as dozens of earthquakes rattle Greek island

Tuesday morning's quakes included two magnitude 5.1 earthquakes centered in the Aegean Sea north of Santorini.

Greek officials on high alert as tourist hotspot rattled by 200 earthquakes

Schools will remain closed on Monday, and people on the island are being instructed to drain swimming pools, avoid large gatherings inside buildings and stay away from abandoned buildings.

Here's where the oldest evidence of lead pollution comes from

Ancient Greece produced the earliest records of democracy, western philosophy — and, it turns out, lead pollution.

A 2,000-year-old statue is found abandoned in a garbage bag in Greece

Police are investigating who discarded the 31-inch headless statue.

Zodiac signs by the slice: What pie are you, as per an astrologer?

In honor of the ephemeral nature of the humble pie and in honor of National Pie Day on January 23, we have curated a list of the zodiac signs as...

Pregnant teacher dies after falling during a hiking trip in Greece: 'Missed but never forgotten'

Thomann, who was six months pregnant, was pronounced dead just before the New Year after suffering multiple fractures to her chest and skull that rendered her brain dead.

Country with the world's best cuisine named — and the US doesn't even come close

This is the number one cuisine on Earth, per TasteAtlas.

Thieves in diving gear loot hundreds of ancient Greek and Roman artifacts from bottom of sea

Authorities say the men scoured the Abu Qir Bay seafloor not far from Alexandria on the shores of the Mediterranean.

Doing this quick trick before exercising can increase your endurance

Harnessing the power of the spleen has been shown to enhance athletic performance.

Kimberly Guilfoyle will soon move to this mansion in Athens when she becomes US ambassador to Greece

After being announced as Trump's pick for US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle will call Jefferson House her home.