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Mystery Behind Underwater Greek Ruins Couls Actually Be A Geological Phenomenon

By Dipannita - Jun 07, 2016 01:45 PM EDT

Previously, a group of divers discovered something unusual while taking a dip near the island of Zakynthos, Greece. There were mounds of ruins underwater and it was initially thought that these must be the remains of an ancient Greek city. However, a team of researchers has now come up with a theory that these could actually be a result of naturally-occurring geological phenomenon.

Refugees In Greece and Italy Already Reached More Than 100,000 In Less Than Two Months

By Jenn Loro - Feb 26, 2016 10:38 AM EST

A recently published report on the status of the refugee crisis in Europe revealed that more than 100, 000 people have reached Greece and Italy prompting other EU states to implement stricter policies to curb migration.

Chancellor Merkel says it is in Germany’s Interest that the UK remains in the EU

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 17, 2016 01:51 PM EST

Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel it is in their interest that the UK stays in the EU.

NATO Sends Ships to Monitor the Aegean Sea

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 11, 2016 01:53 PM EST

NATO will be sending ships to monitor the human trafficking issue in the Aegean Sea.

24 Migrants Drown In Greek Island After Boat Disaster

By Jenn Loro - Jan 31, 2016 03:11 PM EST

Around two dozen refugees, believed to be Iraqi Kurds, reportedly died and 11 more were thought to be missing when their wooden boat capsized near the Greek island of Samos in a dangerous attempt to enter Europe through Greece.

Priceless Haul From Ancient Greece Shipwreck Won't Stop Yielding Treasures

By Peter R - Sep 28, 2015 03:50 PM EDT

Archeologists and marine experts found artificats from the Antikythera shipwreck dating to 65 B.C. including glass and ceramic ware, bronze objects including an armrest that may have belonged to a throne.

ISIS Takes Last Oilfield in Syrian Government Control

By Dustin Braden - Sep 07, 2015 12:12 PM EDT

The Islamic State took control of the last oil field that was under the control of the Syrian government just as Russia seems to be stepping up its efforts to support its ally Bashar al Assad.

Finnish Prime Minister Opens Private Residence to Refugees

By Dustin Braden - Sep 06, 2015 01:18 PM EDT

Finland's prime minister has said that he will allow refugees to stay at his private residence as thousands of people continue to pour into Europe from war torn areas of Africa and the Middle East.

Billionaire Offers to Buy Island for European Migrants

By Dustin Braden - Sep 04, 2015 07:14 PM EDT

An Egyptian billionaire has floated the idea of buying an island from a Mediterranean European country like Greece or Italy and handing it over to migrants as the refugee crisis in Europe continues to escalate.

Ancient Greek Palace Unearthed In Sparta Filling Gaps In Mycenaean Narrative

By Peter R - Aug 27, 2015 08:56 AM EDT

The palace is the first to be found in Sparta plain. Historians hope it would help understanding the Mycenaean civilization that mysteriously disappeared.

Some Countries Search Most For Nose Jobs, Others Like It Carpeted

By R. Siva Kumar - May 01, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

A new map fixed by Google shows which are the most popular cost of items in the world, which varies from place to place.

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