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One dead, another missing in rainstorms

For the second time in two weeks, heavy rain in various parts of Greece has caused a loss of life, as one person was killed and another two went missing yesterday. A man was found dead in Grevena, northern Greece, after his car...

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The Greco Roman City of Apamea, Syria

A Syrian City of the Roman Empire Important to history of Syria in terms of trade and defence, Apamea was one of the most important Middle Eastern cities of the Seleucid and Roman Empire Apamea is situated 125km from Aleppo in...

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Groove Junkies feat. Chappell - You Love House (Incl. Groove Junkies, Ruben Mancias, & Stuttering...

Groove Junkies & Chappell deliver the definitive ADE anthem! FIYA!! Born and raised in Athens, Georgia USA, Chappell now resides in The Netherlands. His rise within the House Music community since his first release in 2006 has...

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Travel tips

Tom Hall of Lonely Planet answers your questions about worldwide travel Q: I am planning a trip to the Doiran military cemetery in northern Greece, where my great-grandfather is buried. We plan to fly to Thessaloniki and hire a...

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British dockyard among 93 at risk sites (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Merritt Parkway in Connecticut joins a monastery in Bhutan, a church in Chile and a British dockyard among 93 "irreplaceable" sites at risk from vandalism, neglect, conflict or disaster, the World...

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New finds at rich ancient cemetery in Greece

New finds at rich ancient cemetery in Greece(AP) – Sep 17, 2009‎ THESSALONIKI, Greece — Archaeologists in Greece say a sprawling ancient cemetery dating to the 6th century B.C. has yielded dozens of rich grave offerings,...

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Rich finds discovered at birthplace of Alexander the Great

Athens - Archaeologists conducting excavations at the birthplace of Alexander of Great in northern Greece uncovered dozens of weapons and gold ornaments belonging to warriors, reports said Friday. The excavations of the vast...

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New Finds At Rich Ancient Cemetery In Greece

Greek Archaeologists Unearth New Rich Graves In Sprawling Ancient Cemetery (AP) Archaeologists in Greece say a sprawling ancient cemetery dating to the 6th century B.C. has yielded dozens of rich grave offerings, including...

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He dreamed of Edessa till the day he died

His father left the city when he was 17, and «dreamed of Edessa till the day he died,» said Sedad, a retired schoolteacher. His father's memories prompted him to read about Edessa, which his father, who spoke Slav, not Turkish,...

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Ancient burial site uncovered

ATHENS - Archaeologists said they have unearthed a lavish burial site at the seat of the ancient Macedonian kings in northern Greece, heightening a 2,300-year-old mystery of murder and political intrigue. The find in the ruins...

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