Wildfires sweeping through a Greek resort town have killed at least 74 people including families with children found clasped in a last embrace as they tried to flee the flames»
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Archaeologists Discover Ancient Indo-Greek City in Pakistan
Italian and Pakistani archaeologists have discovered large layers of an Indo-Greek city with weapons, coins and pottery forms, in Barikot, Pakistan, according to a Dawn report»
Cepeda Named Most Valuable Player in Greek Volleyball League
Sancti Spiritus-born Rolando Cepeda Abreu got one of the most outstanding results of his career, after being bestowed the title of Most Valuable Player in the Greek Professional League»
Athens Hands Over Olympic Flame to Rio de Janeiro (+photos)
Rio de Janeiro receives today in Athens the Olympic flame, 100 days before the opening of the Games, which will start the countdown to the Olympic Games»
Pope Francis to Pay Humanitarian Visit to Island of Lesbos
According to the official statement the Pope hopes to influence the international community concerning hostilities in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis of refugees»
Alexis Tsipras Wins Greek Elections, Swears in as New Prime Minister
Alexis Tsipras sworn in as Prime Minister at an official ceremony attended by President of the Republic Prokopis Pavlopulos, but without the presence of religious authorities.»
Fidel Castro Congratulates Tsipras for Referendum Outcome
Fidel Castro, congratulated the Primer Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras, for his “brilliant political victory” in the referendum.»
Raul Castro Sends Congratulation Message to Tsipras
Cuban President Raul Castro has sent a message of congratulations to Greece’s Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, after his victory at a referendum held July 5.»
Greek No Vote Wins Referendum by Wide Margin
Greek people this Sunday clearly rejected the austerity reforms demanded by European lenders. The ‘No’ side led in the non-binding referendum by over 60 percent.»