Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one
Flags engender such loyalty and pride, they often become very personal emblems with quirky or quaint nicknames: Old Glory, ...
Olympic Games helped put Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on MVP paths
How did the Olympics set up MVP-caliber seasons for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
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Greece appoints former basketball professional and pandemic health minister as its new shipping czar
Since June 2023, Kikilias has been holding the post of climate change minister in charge of civil protection — a notoriously ...
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Filiki Eteria: The Group That Sparked the Greek War of Independence
The Filiki Eteria, or the Society of Friends was founded on September 14, 1814, and played a crucial role in the Greek War of Independence.
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Maria Evangelia Leon Leads Greece to Glory with Gold Medals at WAKO World and European Kickboxing Events
Maria Evangelia Leon, a Cretan kickboxer, has swept gold at WAKO competitions, triumphing at the ‘Athens Challenge’ European ...
In ‘Under The Flags, The Sun’ A Filmmaker Probes Archives To Expose Paraguay’s Dictator – Thessaloniki Int’l Documentary Festival
A giant statue of Paraguay’s dictator, Gen. Alfredo Stroessner, used to dominate the capital city of Asunción. Now, all that ...
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Head on Power of Art to ‘Preserve Reality’ With Truth, Democracy Under Threat
The Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, which runs March 6-16, showcases the role of art as a 'bulwark' against threats to ...
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Violent protests in Greece on rail crash anniversary as frustration at system failures boils over
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Riot police fired volleys ... from all walks of life took to the streets in cities across the country as part of a general strike called to demand justice for the 57 ...
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Opinion: Do not fly other country flags in the U.S.A.
I wish to address a matter that strikes at the very foundation of our Republic. America is more than just a place – it is a set of ideas and values passed down from generation to generation.
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Why an upside-down American flag was hung in Yosemite National Park
They also saw an upside-down American flag, which Yosemite employees reportedly ... In 2023, Yosemite was the sixth busiest national park in the country, with 3.89 million visitors.
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Why are flags at half-staff? Oklahoma flags lowered after death of former governor
Flags across Oklahoma are to fly at half-staff to honor former governor and University of Oklahoma president David Boren, who died Thursday at 83. On Thursday, Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an executive ...