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The U. S. and Soccer? Well, It's Complicated.
23+ hour, 48+ min ago (563+ words) FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted by USA, Mexico, Canada, features 48 teams, 104 matches, and runs June 11 July 19 in a historic expanded format. A new era. Soccer in America has never been treated like any other sport. In a country that can't even…...
Rent Is So High, New Yorkers Are Living With Nuns
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (897+ words) Katie Rettig arrived in the Big Apple with two 50-pound suitcases, a job starting the next morning and no place to live. Furnished short-term rentals in Manhattan were running $5, 000 a month. Then, on the 15th page of Google search results, she…...
5 Greek Beaches Named Among Europe's Best for 2026
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (331+ words) Greece has secured five places among Europe's top 10 beaches for 2026, according to the latest ranking by European Best Destinations, highlighting some of the country's most popular and scenic coastal locations. The list was based on criteria including water quality, accessibility,…...
Athens Public Transport Operator Bans Pride Posters on Metro
22+ hour, 4+ min ago (346+ words) Let us not so easily assume that what happens in the world'the persecution of LGBTQI people that takes place in countries in Africa, or in Russia, in the United States'will not happen here. Look around a little and you see…...
Greece's Tourism Balancing Act Amid Regional Turmoil
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (364+ words) Whether you prefer a nearby retreat or a longer journey, the occasion offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and experience authentic Greek traditions. Greece may currently rank among the relative winners of the geopolitical turmoil in the…...
Cruise Industry Feels the Strain of Middle East Tensions
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (354+ words) In total, Greek ports welcomed 6, 129 cruise ships in 2025, compared with 5, 490 in 2024, marking an 11. 7% increase. As the conflict in the Middle East drags on, mounting challenges and safety concerns are increasingly affecting cruise operations, placing thousands of passengers at potential risk....
Premiere of 'The Woman Behind Elgin' Draws Spotlight to the Parthenon Marbles Debate
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (417+ words) Turkey also intervened in the discussion, undermining the British argument by stating that no Ottoman imperial decree, or firman, exists that could legitimize Britain's possession of the Marbles. In an evening rich in symbolism and marked by a strong public…...
World Cup Opens in Mexico City With Spectacular Ceremony Celebrating Latin American Culture
16+ hour, 1+ min ago (383+ words) Rising costs, visa barriers and growing criticism over FIFA's decisions have raised questions about whether the world's biggest sporting event is becoming disconnected from the supporters who built the game The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened Thursday in Mexico City with…...
Experts Say Pufferfish in Greek Seas Is Not a Beach Threat
21+ hour, 24+ min ago (492+ words) Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation Director Thodoris Tsimpidis'said the attention surrounding the species has often been exaggerated and does not reflect the actual level of risk. Speaking to ERTnews, Tsimpidis explained that the pufferfish itself is not dangerous to people…...
Iran War Hits Tourism in Cyprus and Greece
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (475+ words) Greece is benefiting from shifting travel demand, according to a recent Mabrian study, with Mediterranean destinations drawing visitors away from the Middle East. The ongoing Iran conflict is dampening early summer tourism demand in Cyprus and Greece, triggering a surge…...