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Greece Plans Tougher Rules for Electric Scooters Following Deadly Accidents

Christopher Enolpe May 7, 2026

109 electric scooter accidents were recorded in Greece in 2025. Credit: AMNA There is growing concern in Greece over accidents involving electric scooters, following two recent incidents: the death of…

Inflation in Greece Surges Toward 5% in April Outpacing Eurozone Average

Christopher Enolpe May 7, 2026

Concerns intensify over prolonged price hikes and the looming risk of stagflation. Credit: AMNA Inflation in Greece saw a sharp acceleration in April 2026, with preliminary estimates from the Hellenic…

German Tourist Awarded Compensation After Losing “Sunbed War” at Greek Resort

Christopher Enolpe May 7, 2026

Beach in Mykonos full of sunbeds. File photo. Credit: Greek Reporter A German tourist has been awarded €986 ($1,075) in compensation after failing to secure a single sunbed during his…

Cypriot Village Sale to Israeli Firm Sparks Debate

Christopher Enolpe May 7, 2026

The abandoned village of Trozena in Cyprus. Credit: Xaris333, CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia An Israeli-backed company is moving forward with plans to establish an Israeli settlement in the abandoned village of…

‘Tryphe’: How a Greek Word Found in Turkey Defines Ancient Roman Extravagance

Christopher Enolpe May 7, 2026

“ΤΡΥΦΗ” (Tryphe) is a term denoting luxury, magnificence, and refined indulgence. Public Domain Archaeologists in the ancient city of Zile, located in Turkey’s northern Tokat province, have announced the discovery…

Greece Wins London Ruling on GDP-Linked Warrant Buyback

Christopher Enolpe May 7, 2026

London’s Royal Courts of Justice, where Greece secured a ruling on its GDP-linked warrant buyback. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / David Castor / Public Domain Greece has won a London court…

Researchers Discover Hidden Structures Beneath Ancient Olympia

Christopher Enolpe May 7, 2026

The Temple of Hera at Ancient Olympia. Credit: Matej Batha/Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.5 Researchers have identified hidden structures beneath ancient Olympia, the celebrated Greek sanctuary where athletes competed in…

Scientists Measured Negative Time in Quantum Physics Experiment

Christopher Enolpe May 6, 2026

The concept of eternal return has its roots in the cyclical perception of time, which seems to be common to all pre-Christian European religions. Credit: JanetR3. CC BY 2.0/flickr Scientists…

Turkey Reveals First-Ever Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Christopher Enolpe May 6, 2026

Turkey showcased the Yildirimhan ICBM at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, presenting the long-range missile as part of its expanding strategic defense capabilities. Credit: Turkish Ministry of Defense Official / X…

Archaeologists Unearth Stone Altar Inside Ancient Greek Home in Sicily

Christopher Enolpe May 6, 2026

Stone altar excavated at the ancient Greek city of Finziade in Italy. Credit: Archaeological and Landscape Park of the Valley of the Temples Archaeologists working at Finziade, an ancient Greek…