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B-52 Bomber Crashes After Take-Off Killing All Crew

Eight people aboard a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber are feared dead after the aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from a military base in California. US armed forces confirmed that…

Greek Australian Charged Over Thousands of Child Abuse Files

Greek Australian Constantinos Haidoussis from Lake Heights has been sentenced to prison after authorities uncovered thousands of files containing child abuse material during a police investigation. 63-year-old Haidoussis appeared before the District…

University of Athens Launches Admissions for Nanomedicine

Applications have officially opened for the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Programme (MSc) in Nanomedicine for the 2026–2027 academic year, jointly offered by the School of Medicine and the Department of Pharmacy at the National…

Young Woman Dies Following Wasp Sting

A 21-year-old woman has died in the town of Psachna after suffering a severe reaction following a wasp sting. The young woman was rushed to the local health centre after collapsing shortly…

Belfast Hero with Spartan Tattoo Saves Stabbing Victim

Maitiu Mág Tighearnán was driving home from hurling practice when he saw a man being stabbed on a Belfast street. He grabbed his son’s hurley stick and ran towards the attacker. Above his heart, a Spartan warrior is tattooed into his skin.

Kevin Hart and Ludacris Spotted on the Athenian Riviera

Kevin Hart and Ludacris made a surprise appearance on the Athenian Riviera, attracting attention during a visit to Marina Astir Vouliagmeni. The Hollywood stars join a growing list of international celebrities choosing Greece as a luxury destination.