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‘Cheads crushed in Friday doubleheader with lead-leading Locos2026-07-05
The Athens Messenger: LIMA — It may be a good thing a road trip was scheduled for the holiday weekend. ......
Warship Names in Ancient Athens: A Masterclass in Psychological Warfare2026-07-04
Greek Reporter: Fleet of triremes made up of photographs of the modern full-sized replica Olympias. Credit: EDSITEment / Public DomainBeyond their bronze rams and powerful oars, the formidable warships, the triremes, of ancient Athens harbored a secret weapon: their names. A...
Sports: Athens lifter takes silver in Chicago2026-07-04
Weatherford Democrat: Powerlifter Nixie Torres, from Athens, just competed a memorable June, winning first at a state event in San Antonio and placing second at a national meet in metropolitan Chicago. ......
Temple Restoration Progresses in Ancient Agora of Athens2026-07-04
The National Herald: ATHENS – Greece’s CultureMinistry is moving ahead...
Cyprus House Speaker Demetriou Visits Greek Prime Minister in Athens Maximos Mansion2026-07-04
The National Herald: ATHENS – Cyprus House of RepresentativesPresident...
Surging real estate development divides opinion on Athens | Kuwait Times Newspaper2026-07-04
Kuwait Times: GLYFADA: In the southern...
Wayfinding kiosks greet pedestrians in downtown Athens2026-07-04
News Courier: Located near Athens' historic courthouse square, one of four new wayfinding kiosks offers convenient directions to guests who set out exploring the city's downtown on foot. | Photo: Athens Main Street With the historic Limestone CountyCourthouse at its very...
Athens County's greatest sports moments across the past 50 years2026-07-04
The Crescent News: ATHENS — No matter your individual opinion on sports, it’s undeniable that athletics and Athens County have always, and will forever be, intertwined. ......
Athens County's Place in the 250-Year Life of the United States2026-07-04
The Crescent News: Top to bottom, this timeline tracks key events in Athens County history from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to present day (1776-2026). An interactive version of this timeline is available on our Facebook or athensmessenger.com. ......
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias to Visit Australia in Mid-July2026-07-04
Greek City Times: GreekMinister of National DefenseNikos Dendias is scheduled to visit Australia in mid-July, according to diplomatic sources who spoke to SBS Greek. Dendias is expected to arrive in Sydney on Wednesday, July 15, and depart on Friday, July 17. During his brief...
International Film Festival Calls for Boycott of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Over Western Sahara Filming2026-07-04
Greek City Times: A major international film festival has called for a boycott of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey, accusing the production of politically endorsing Morocco’s control over the disputed territory of Western Sahara. The WesternSaharaInternational...
Athens Taxi Driver Arrested Over 175-Euro Airport Fare2026-07-04
Greek City Times: Greek police have arrested a taxi driver accused of grossly overcharging passengers for a trip from Athens International Airport to central Athens. The 21-year-old driver allegedly collected 175 euros for the journey — a sum that exceeded...
Paul Nicolaou Highlights Strong Results from Vinnies CEO Sleepout 20262026-07-04
Greek City Times: The 2026 Vinnies CEO Sleepout succeeded in NSW. 336 leaders and over 9,100 supporters raised more than $2.5 million for the St Vincent de Paul Society. Nationally, the initiative exceeded $10 million. Vinnies CEO Sleepout, Paul Nicolaou, participated for the...
Greek-Australian Businessman Praises ‘Philotimo’ and Relaxed Greek Lifestyle in Viral Airport Video2026-07-04
Greek City Times: A prominent Greek-Australian real estate trainer has captured the hearts of many with a heartfelt video from Athens Airport, where he highlights the unique spirit of Greeks — their tendency to complain combined with an unmatched sense of philotimo. In the...