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A Greek actress among the top Yahoo searches of 2015
[:el] Yahoo has released its top searches of 2015, and judging from the results, 2015 was the year of the woman, with eight of the top ten most searched terms being female celebrities of one type or another. Among the top 10 searches is a...
Greek awarded as coach of the Year in Asia
[:el] Australia’s national football coach Ange Postecoglou has capped off a stunning year by taking out the Coach of the Year award at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) annual ceremony in India on Monday morning (AEDT). Postecoglou won the Asian coach of the year award...
Greek researches the Genetic History of Europeans
[:el] The introduction of agriculture in Europe occurred around 8,500 years ago, changing not only the way of life of the continent’s inhabitants, but also their genes, according to new international scientific research, based on analysis of ancient DNA. The study also confirms that the...
Greece among the 10 healthiest countries in the world
[:el] You may strive to be healthy by eating well and exercising regularly, but what makes a person live to be 90? How can you increase your life expectancy and live a healthy, happy life? These are all things you can learn from the top...
Greek professor named 2015 University Scholar
[:el] Dr. Elizabeth Kosmetatou, associate professor of history, recently received the 2015 UIS University Scholar award, which is the highest faculty award at the university. In order to receive the award, a professor must be nominated by his or her peers, and then a panel...
Greece among the first choices of Australians for 2016
[:el]Destinations that dominated the headlines for all the wrong reasons in 2015 are now considered to be the must visit hotspots for travellers in 2016. From Bali, to Greece and some home grown favourites like the Northern Territory, Flight Centre’s team of experts has issued a...
Daredevils brave ridiculous 600-foot rope swing on Navagio beach
[:el]Devin Super Tramp and his rotating cast of thrill-seekers have taken a childhood pastime and turned it into an extreme ride that will make your palms sweat just looking at it. The team recently visited the iconic Navagio Beach in Greece, a fairytale-like location loved...
Santorini: Bask in the Mediterranean Vibe
[:el]The website travelpulse makes tribute to the unique Santorini. The article begins by mentioning “Have you ever dreamed of traveling somewhere with gorgeous sunsets, beautiful beaches, friendly locals and many activities on offer? Look no further than the tiny island of Santorini in Greece”. This...
Greek named TIME’s Wire Photographer of 2015
[:el] Wire photographers are at the forefront of the news. They’re the first ones on the scene, ready to drop everything in an instant when news breaks. When eight men unleashed a series of deadly terror attacks on Paris in the late hours of Nov....
10 European hidden gems for young travelers
[:el]USA TODAY published an article with a list of the 10 European hidden gems ideal for young travelers. A greek town is among the list due to its world’s ultimate party spots and unique culture. The writer, Ben Rissler, is an American University student who writes for...