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  1. Pre-Greek: The lost language hidden within Ancient Greek

    Article URL: https://linguisticdiscovery.com/posts/pre-greek/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49749771 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

  2. Exploring Jewish history on an Adriatic cruise - review

    Join a seven-night luxury cruise uncovering Jewish history in Greek caves, Game of Thrones sets, and Europe's oldest active Sephardi synagogue.

  3. Olympic flame arrives in Senegal ahead of Africa's first ever Olympic sporting event

    The Olympic flame was welcomed by music and dancing in Senegal 's capital Saturday, as a march by 100 women marked the countdown to the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa — the Youth Olympic…

  4. The 'end of an era' as Goethe-Institut in Russia closes

    The Goethe-Institut was one of the last German institutions still operating in Russia. However, following Moscow’s decision to close its offices, all employees will have to stop working by September…

  5. Endangered Sumatran tigers born in Greece as zoos build safety net

    The world’s most endangered tigers have started a family in Greece, offering hope for a predator rapidly vanishing from the wild. Three two-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs received identification…

  6. UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece

    Chris Rokos plans to open an office in Athens, reports say, and was ranked third in the Sunday Times's list of the UK's top taxpayers.

  7. Mary Beard: 'Slavery, misogyny ... the ancient world has got some pretty nasty stuff'

    Renowned British classicist Mary Beard says we can all still learn from antiquity, but warns against excessive reverence.

  8. Two pilots killed after Greek fighter jet crashes during an air show

    Greek authorities say that the two pilots onboard an F-4 Phantom fighter jet have been killed after it crashed.

  9. Rome and Athens: Israel’s unlikely new gateways to North America - comment

    Rome and Athens have become de facto “Terminal Four” and “Terminal Five” for Israelis flying to North America, offering more routes, lower fares and the chance to turn a layover into a vacation.

  10. Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel?

    Analysts say Greece is concerned about threats posed by the US-Israel war on Iran and Turkiye's growing capabilities.

  11. Greece, Turkey clash over protected Aegean marine areas

    Turkey has announced the creation of two protected zones in a disputed area of the Aegean Sea, sparking an angry reaction from Greece. Does this mark a new chapter in a long-running dispute between…

  12. Greece to sign $3.6b. Israeli air defense deal, creating 'Achilles Shield' against Turkey and Iran

    The agreement, which has been under discussion for three years, will provide Athens with a multilayered air defense system against potential threats from Turkey and Iran.

  13. Worries that social media is making children lose touch with reality echo ancient Greeks’ fears about theatre

    Banning under-16s from social media was one of Keir Starmer’s last acts as prime minister before he stepped down in July 2026. Following Australia’s ban on under-16s in 2025, which turbocharged the…

  14. Chaos mars Fenerbahce’s Champions League qualifying win over Lyon

    Fenerbahce's French midfielder Guendouzi was attacked by Lyon fans after he mocked them at the end of the match.

  15. Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain

    When Callum McGregor eviscerated his own team-mates in the wake of Celtic's stupefying Champions League collapse against LASK, he delivered their one coherent moment of a spineless night, writes Tom…

  16. Greece warns Turkey against violating sovereign rights, vows response from 'position of strength'

    “Yes, we want peace. But we want it from a position of strength. With security and without fear complexes,” Gerapetritis said.

  17. Israeli in Athens says he was expelled from social event after revealing his identity

    He said the incident left him especially hurt because the gathering was presented as an international event open to people from around the world.

  18. Greece moves Patriot interceptor to protect key military base amid rising US-Iran tensions - report

    Sources close to the regime in Tehran warned that Iran may attack US military targets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalated the conflict.

  19. Half of Israel is in Mykonos - and the Greek island has noticed

    I swapped overpriced margaritas at the beach club with my non-Jewish friends for a place to exhale and remember my reality and identity.

  20. British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island

    The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.

  21. Two dead, hundreds evacuated from fires on island near Athens

  22. Two dead, hundreds evacuated from fires on island near Athens

    Nine people require care for burns as a fast-moving blaze sweeps through two popular beaches, many filled with elderly residents; hundreds evacuated by sea

  23. Two die as wildfires sweep Greek island of Salamina

    ATHENS, Aug 16 - Two people died and several others were injured on Sunday as fast-moving wildfires swept through the Greek island of Salamina west of Athens on the biggest holiday weekend of the…

  24. Two dead, hundreds evacuated from fires on island near Athens

    Local officials were trying to keep the two fires from scaling a mountain and linking up.

  25. These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country

    Displaced Afghans from the world’s “worst women’s rights crisis” leverage education for their new lives in Europe.

  26. India-Israel ties will bloom amid Middle East's new Mecca Pact - analysis

    Ties with Greece and Cyprus are also likely to benefit from the agreement, with Athens and Nicosia as concerned about an expanded Turkish footprint in the eastern Mediterranean as Jerusalem is.

  27. FM advises tourists to conceal Israeli, Jewish identifiers ahead of Gaza protests in Greece

    The protests are expected to take place in Athens, Thessaloniki, on the islands, and at various tourist destinations.

  28. Greek mayor accused of arson over wildfire near Athens

    Giannis Apostolou is being accused of arson and damaging public utilities.

  29. Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court

    Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

  30. Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman

    Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.

  31. Blue Bird adds fourth weekly Tel Aviv-Amsterdam flight as summer demand rises

    The additional service will begin on August 10, with flights operating four days a week and one-way fares starting at €164.

  32. Ugandan military honours Netanyahu’s brother with Entebbe memorial statue

    Uganda’s military has unveiled a monument to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s older brother, who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976.

  33. Wildfires ease in Greece as people return to gutted homes

    PSATHA, Greece, Aug 4 - Wildfires were easing in Greece on Tuesday though hundreds of firefighters were on alert for persistent flare-ups northwest of Athens, where rugged hills and canyons hampered…

  34. Israeli technology works to prevent aircraft collisions after deadly firefighting crash in Athens

    The technology shares flight paths among helicopters, planes, and drones, providing real-time warnings and instructions without relying on centralized air traffic control.

  35. "The situation is out of control": Greek firefighters battle wildfire for fourth day

    Greek firefighters are battling a wildfire northwest of Athens for the fourth day, as strong and erratic winds continue to fan the blaze. Fires throughout the country have killed five firefighters…

  36. Greek crews fight wildfire northwest of Athens for fourth day

    PSATHA, Greece, Aug 3 - Hundreds of Greek firefighters battled a wildfire northwest of Athens for a fourth day on Monday after blazes fanned by strong winds gutted homes, thousands of hectares of…

  37. Water bombers take to the skies as Greece battles wildfires

    Multiple blazes have already claimed five lives, says the fire department

  38. Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives

    One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.