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Greece exhibits two antiquities reclaimed from US collector (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Two ancient artefacts illegally removed from Greece decades ago went on display in Athens on Wednesday after a US-based collector was persuaded to repatriate them, the Greek culture ministry said.

Bulgarian FC President Arrested in Greece (Novinite.com)
The President of Bulgaria's Belasitsa football club Kostadin Hadzhiivanov has been arrested Thursday on Greece's territory. The news was spread by Bulgaria's ambassador in Athens Andrey Karaslavov.

Greek official responds to ethics claims (UPI)
ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- One of the two Greek officials accused of acting unethically has answered those allegations, saying his actions were all legal and ethical.

Greece says to invest 2.1 bln euros to upgrade telecom network (AFP via Yahoo!Xtra News)
ATHENS (AFP) - Greece wants to invest in a new fibre optic network that will drastically upgrade its broadband and cable television capabilities, the Greek economy and telecoms ministers said on Wednesday.

Greece Welcomes New Cyprus Peace Push (Nasdaq)
ATHENS (AFP)--Greece welcomed the new round of talks to reunify Cyprus which opened Wednesday, saying it hoped Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots would display the will and moderation to resolve a three-decade-old problem.

Greece gets antiquities back from U.S. collector (Reuters via Yahoo!7 News)
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece celebrated on Wednesday the return of two rare smuggled antiquities from a prominent U.S. collector and expressed hope other ancient Greek treasures housed overseas would one day be sent home.

Greece Welcomes Return of Antiquities (New York Times)
On Wednesday Greece celebrated the return of two rare antiquities.

Ancient Greece, Colosseum among archaeology lectures (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
VALPARAISO | Depictions of children in ancient Greece, the Roman Colosseum and the Dionysos theatre at the Acropolis will be discussed during a series of lectures sponsored by Valparaiso University’s chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America this year.

Bulgarian FC President Arrested in Greece over Cigarette Smuggling in UK (Novinite.com)
The President of Bulgaria's Belasitsa football club Kostadin Hadzhiivanov, dubbed Kotse Matsa, was arrested Tuesday in Greece over cigarette smuggling in the UK.

US arts collector returns priceless artefacts to Greece (EARTHtimes.org)
Athens - A US arts collector returned a priceless artefact to Greece on Wednesday as the country continues its long battle for other treasures such as the Elgin Marbles to return to their rightful home. Greece received a fourth century BC bronze vase...

Athens Apartments, Apartments in Athens Greece

Whether you are a tourist looking for a longer stay in Athens Greece , a student looking for an affordable Athens apartment or simply a tenant looking out for bigger Athens apartments, houses, or even smaller apartments in Athens, you are sure to find one that fits your budget. You can get some...


Greek Travel Travelling in Athens Greece, Free Travel Tips, Electric Outlets in Rooms and Apartment

What should one consider while travelling in Athens, Greece? Among them you should pay special attention to the electric current, especially if coming from the States or Canada. The standard in Greece is 220-230V AC (50Hz). Appliances from North America require a transformer and British ones an...


Greek Time in Athens Greece

Greek time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, an hour ahead of Central European Time and seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. So when in Greece the time is midnight, midnight in London the time will be 10:00 PM in New York it will be 5:00 PM and in Paris it will be 11:00 PM.

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