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4 Greek scientists awarded by the European Research Council
[:el] The European Research Council (ERC) has announced today the 302 winners of its 2015 Consolidator Grant competition. These excellent mid-career scientists are awarded a total of €585 million, as part of the European Union Research and Innovation programme Horizon 2020. With grants worth up...
Detected Super-Earth atmosphere for the first time
[:el] For the first time astronomers were able to analyse the atmosphere of an exoplanet in the class known as super-Earths. Using data gathered with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and new analysis techniques, the exoplanet 55 Cancri e is revealed to have a dry...
A Greek among Australia’s 50 Richest People for 2016
[:el] Only one Greek businessman managed to be included in the list of the richest people in Australia for 2016, issued by Forbes. He is the richest Greek of Australia for yet another year. Reclusive American heiress Blair Parry-Okeden, a longtime resident of the country...
A Greek island in Europe’s 10 best wine destinations
[:el] A Greek island is included in the list with the 10 best wine destinations in Europe, according to European Best Destinations website. Wine is a product like no other, it tells the whole story of a region, its climate, the lives of its inhabitants,...
A Greek beach among the best in the world
[:el] Trip Advisor published the list with the 25 best beaches in the world for 2016, after a vote by its visitors. Only one Greek beach managed to be included in the list and is the 14th best beach in the world. Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and...
6 Greek beaches among the best of Europe
[:el]Trip Advisor presented, after a vote among the website’s community, a list with the 25 best beaches in Europe for 2016. Totally, 6 Greek beaches are included in the list. See the list with the 25 best beaches in Europe: 1. Playa de Ses Illetes – Formentera, Balearic...
The ambassador of Greek cuisine in Brussels awarded
[:el] Constantin Erinkoglou was honoured as Chevalier dans l’Ordre de Léopold II at the Egmont Palace in Belgium. He was honored with 5 more chefs for their contribution and crowned Knight of the Order of Leopold II. For 20 years, his restaurant, «Notos», in Brussels, serves Greek...
The Greek scientists in the team that made first direct detection of gravitational waves
[:el] Almost 100 years ago today, Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves — ripples in the fabric of space-time that are set off by extremely violent, cosmic cataclysms in the early universe. With his knowledge of the universe and the technology available in...
Eugene Trivizas’ book awarded in Kidscreen Awards
[:el] In a highly anticipated presentation event, hosted by renowned comedian Allana Harkin and exclusively sponsored by the Canada Media Fund, the global kids entertainment industry saluted the best work in children’s television and digital media at the annual Kidscreen Awards. Presented during this week’s...
Papadakis wins the European title at figure skating
[:el] Gabriella Papadakis and Guilaume Cizeron defended their title at the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia. Yet the reigning World champions returned in style, turned in two strong performances and took the gold at the Ondrej Nepela Arena. Italy’s Anna Cappellini and...