ATHENS—Police in northern Greece have seized dozens of packages of cocaine stashed in containers laden with bananas that had been shipped from Latin America, they said on Saturday. Police seized two suspect containers at the port of Piraeus and, after taking them to the port of Thessaloniki, found 100 “bricks” of concealed cocaine, weighing 161…
Deadly Greek Train Crash Prompts Strike; Relatives Give DNA
THESSALONIKI, Greece—Family members awaited the results of DNA testing to identify victims of a train crash that killed nearly 60 people in Greece, as workers went on strike Thursday saying the rail system is outdated, underfunded, and dangerous. The government has blamed human error, and a railway official was charged with manslaughter. Emergency crews, meanwhile,…
2 Dead as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Eastern Greek Island
ATHENS, Greece—At least two people drowned when an overloaded boat carrying nearly 30 migrants sank off Greece’s eastern Aegean Sea island of Kos Wednesday, authorities said. Greece’s coast guard said 24 people were rescued from the scene of the sinking, and a man and a woman were found dead. A coast guard statement added that…
2 Quakes Rattle Greek Island, No Major Damage Reported
ATHENS, Greece—Two earthquakes struck the Greek island of Evia several hours apart Tuesday, rattling residents and being strongly felt in Athens, but no injuries or major damage were reported. The stronger of the two, at magnitude 5.0, occurred at 10:06 p.m. in southeastern Evia, according to the Athens Geodynamic Institute. It was preceded by a…
Greece: Migrant Boat Had Sailed From Libya With 483 People
ATHENS, Greece—Greek authorities say a dilapidated fishing boat crammed with migrants that was towed to port after losing steering in rough seas south of Crete was carrying a total of 483 people who had sailed from Libya. The coast guard said Thursday that those on board were Syrians, Egyptians, Pakistanis, Palestinians, and Sudanese and included…
A Greek Islands Destination Cooking Class 2, in Santorini I Documentary
A bonus feature to the main program (Episode 1). It contains full-length food segments from the No. 1 New York Times’ About.com Greek culinary-travel video. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: http://epochoriginal.com Feature Films: https://www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films Follow EpochTV…
A Greek Islands Destination Cooking Class 1, in Santorini | Documentary
Award-winning host, lifestyle journalist, and Greco-Roman beauty Cynthia Daddona explores a gourmet cooking class and famous sites on the beautiful Greek island of Santorini. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: http://epochoriginal.com Feature Films: https://www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films Follow EpochTV on…
Beneath the 12-Mile Reef (1953)
Fierce competition among sponge fishermen forces a Greek-American family to fish in the dangerous 12-mile reef area off the western coast of Florida. Credit: Public Domain Movies – BUY Jan 6 DVD: https://www.epochtv.shop/product-page/dvd-the-real-story-of-january-6, Promo Code “EpochTV” for 20% off. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: http://epochoriginal.com Feature Films: https://www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the…
The Simple Truth About Greek Salad
Sometimes simplicity isn’t so simple. A recipe with just a few easily prepared ingredients nevertheless demands care with the quality to make it truly shines. Take the Greek salad, for example. In Greece, that’s horiatiki (xoriatiki), meaning “village salad,” a hint at its ubiquity. It’s a delicious, healthful dish with the bounty of a summer…
House of Beauty: Why the Greek Revival Style Became a Hit During 19th-Century America
In this series, master woodworker Brent Hull will introduce readers to the different architectural styles that were popularized throughout American history, explaining their significance and unique design features. No architectural style has captured the imagination of an American era like Greek Revival. Lasting from 1820 to 1860, it was more than just a style; it…
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