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A Greek island among the top destinations in the world
[:el] The 2017 Travelers’ Choice Awards, are being presented by Trip Advisor. The idyllic retreat of Bali is considered to be the most beautiful destination in the world. The award is based on an algorithm that takes into account the quantity and quality of opinions and comments on...
Top 10 destinations in Greece for 2017
The 2017 Travelers’ Choice Awards, are being presented by Trip Advisor. The list with the top destinations in Greece was published. The award is based on an algorithm that takes into account the quantity and quality of opinions and comments on hotels, restaurants and attractions...
3 Greek beaches among the best beaches in Europe for May
[:el] For all the fine food and culture-filled museums offered by the planet’s big cities, one of the best of all travel experiences is still that moment when you first espy a curve of sand that is yours and yours alone. There is something about...
Greek researchers’ discovery sparks new hope for Parkinson’s cure
[:el] A team of Greek researchers has discovered a substance that successfully treated laboratory mice suffering from the equivalent of human Parkinson’s Disease, creating new hope of an eventual cure for humans. Their findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences...
Greek beach has the bluest water in the world
[:el] The travel website Travel and Leisure puts together a list of some of the bluest waters in the world. These lakes, seas, beaches, and bays have vistas that range from brilliant navy blues to the lightest, clearest turquoises imaginable. Needless to say, they are...
A Greek behind the development of high-precision surgical robot
[:el] A team of surgeons and engineers of Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and the ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern (Switzerland), have developed a high-precision surgical robot for cochlear implantation. Among them is a Greek researcher. The clinical trial was conducted by...
Greek researcher behind new method rooting out hidden infected cells of HIV
[:el] French researchers have identified a marker that makes it possible to differentiate “dormant” HIV-infected cells from healthy cells. This discovery will make it possible to isolate and analyze reservoir cells which, by silently hosting the virus, are responsible for its persistence even among patients...
Port of ancient sea battle of Salamis discovered
[:el] The Greek Ministry of Culture announced that the location where the Greek naval forces had gathered before the historic sea battle of Salamis against Persians in 480 BC has been discovered. The battle of Salamis is one of the most important battles in the...
Greek island ideal for a walking holiday
[:el] “Discover Ithaca’s golden bays and ancient legends” is the title of the article of London Times, in which the British newspaper recommends the Greek island as the ideal destination for a walking holiday. Read below segments of the article: Not many people make it to...
Greek researchers shed light in the human brain networks developing in adolescence
[:el] Adolescence marks not only the period of physical maturation bridging childhood and adulthood, but also a crucial period for remodeling of the human brain. A Penn study, led by 2 Greek researchers, reveals new patterns of coordinated development in the outer layer of the...