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Strong earthquake hits central GreeceA powerful earthquake hit central Greece on Friday but there were no immediate reports of any injuries or of serious damage to buildings.A strong quake hit the same area last week, damaging hundreds of buildings and forcing many people to leave their homes and to take temporary shelter in tents provided by the authorities.
Britain is legitimate owner of Parthenon marbles, UK's Johnson tells GreeceBritain is the legitimate owner of the Parthenon marbles, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a Greek newspaper, rebuffing Greece’s permanent request for the return of the 2,500-year-old sculptures.Since independence in 1832, Greece has repeatedly called for the repatriation of the treasures - known in Britain as the Elgin Marbles - that British diplomat Lord Elgin removed from the Parthenon temple in Athens in the early 19th century, when Greece was under Ottoman rule.
EBD Includes 5 Greek Destinations Among Best for Vaccinated TravelersThe European Best Destinations (EBD) organization has included five popular Greek destinations among the world’s best for Covid-19 vaccinated travelers.The island of Kefallonia is fifth on the list. Voted as one of the top 2021 destinations, Kefallonia is considered to be among Greece’s most beautiful islands.