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Undercover officers pose as buyers in €200K deal, arresting 63-year-old abbot in Greek monastery

Hellenic Police say two undercover officers posed as buyers in a 3-month sting, leading to arrests of an assistant, a pawnbroker and his wife, and two intermediaries for antiquities trafficking.

The goods that were being trafficked.
The reconstructed skull of a man who died 12,000 years ago in what is now Vietnam.

Ancient human skull discovered in Greece rewrites human evolutionary timeline

The weight of one Mina, equivalent to 100 Greek drachmas.

2,000-year-old Greek artifact seized in Jerusalem antique shop raid

The rare coin with the portrait of Queen Berenice II.

Rare gold coin depicting Egyptian queen unearthed in Jerusalem


Mosaic with Star of David and Hidden Messages in Ancient Greek Found in Turkey

Turkish archaeologists found a 35 sqm mosaic in Diyarbakır with a Star of David, cross motif, six lines of Ancient Greek text, and geometric patterns during a grave excavation in Ergani district.

Illustration: Star of David mosaic.

Greece situation shows caution is important, shouldn't deny right to see the world - editorial

The images of 1,600 Israelis stranded off the Greek island of Syros were a reminder that Israeli tourists can face hostility simply for their passports.

Protesters hold a banner during a pro-Palestinian protest in front of the parliament building in Athens, Greece.

Ancient Greek shipwreck dating back to 6th century BC discovered off Sicily coast

Prof. Massimo Capulli said they carefully uncovered rare parts of the ship, including the mast, which is very rarely preserved, making this a significant archaeological discovery.

 Ancient Greek shipwreck dating back to 6th century BC discovered off Sicily coast

Greek National Theatre presents 'Fragments: Euripides' inspired by discovered papyrus

Actors confront the task of unveiling fragments from 'Polyidus' and 'Ino' in a staged excavation.

 Ancient Greek theater at Aphrodisias.

Chalkida: The little Greek town that could – save its Jews

How joyous it is to find a town where our brethren have walked for 2,500 years and has been a safe haven in times of trouble.

 ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM of Chalkida.

Happy Fish: A Greek treat - review

Having dinner at Jerusalem’s Happy Fish restaurant on its newly inaugurated “Greek Tuesday” night

 Happy Fish

Israeli woman missing in Crete, Greece, searches ongoing

Michal Peleg, 65, was last seen on Wednesday near her home in the village of Kavousi, a popular destination in eastern Crete known for hiking trails.

 Michal Peleg.

World famous dolphin fresco replica in Knossos collapses

Archaeologists cite neglect of Knossos site and urgent need for restoration.

 World famous dolphin fresco replica in Knossos.

Greek ministry of culture proceeds with restoration of Dion's ancient agora

Central Archaeological Council unanimously approves conservation of significant ceramic kiln.

 Greek ministry of culture proceeds with restoration of Dion's ancient agora.

Salon Yevani: Greeks bearing gifts in Herzliya - review

The brains behind Salon Yevani, situated in the Daniel Hotel in Herzliya Pituah, belong to renowned chef Guy Peretz, so we knew the food would be creative and inspired.

 Salon Yevani

Cutting-edge tech reveals lost gate of Sicilian necropolis

Excavations at the ancient Greek city of Selinunte revealed portions of the long-lost walls and the north gate.

 Cutting-edge tech reveals lost gate of Sicilian necropolis.