Tag: Athens

U.S. Company Pulls Out of Athens Casino Project

A gaming company from the United States says it no longer plans to build a casino in Athens. Mohegan Gaming

November 10, 2021
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Earth Tremor Felt in Central Athens

Athenians felt a small jolt on Monday afternoon as the Greek capital was struck by an earth tremor. At a

October 25, 2021
Maria Callas Statue

Athenians Divided Over Statue of Maria Callas

A new statue of late opera legend Maria Callas in Athens has caused major debate, with some comparing its likeness

October 19, 2021
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Veronica and Alexis Antetokounmpo Granted Honorary Greek Citizenship

The mother and younger brother of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo were granted honorary Greek citizenship at a ceremony in Athens

September 16, 2021

Popular Greek American Rapper Mad Clip Dies in Athens Car Accident

New York-born Peter Anastasopoulos, aka Mad Clip, a hugely popular rapper on the Greek music scene, died in a car

September 2, 2021

North American Volunteers Serve Vulnerable Populations, Plant Hundreds of Trees in Athens

A team of a dozen U.S.-based volunteers gave up their summer holidays this year to spend three weeks in Athens,

July 21, 2021

Look Inside Athens Stunning New Olympic Museum

The Athens Olympic Museum officially opened its doors to the public on Friday, May 14. Located in the suburb of

May 18, 2021

British Embassy in Athens Announces Bicentennial Programming Commemorating Greek Revolution

British Ambassador to Athens Kate Smith has announced the British Embassy’s programs and initiatives to commemorate the bicentennial of the

March 5, 2021
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Doctors Protest Poor Conditions in COVID-19 Clinics in Athens

Dozens of hospital doctors went on strike in Athens on Tuesday to protest “suffocating” conditions in clinics specialized for handling

February 24, 2021

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