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  1. AEK is now the Super League leader after Panathinaikos’ triumph at the Derby of Eternal Rivals.
  2. …a flaming torch. I was handed it only 15 years ago and it grows brighter by the day.
  3. In October 2011, my friend Stathis Gourgouris and I stood at the center of a square near the New York Stock Exchange: Zuccotti Park. Since September 17, a small gathering there had grown into a prolonged occupation that would leave its mark on modern American history: Occupy Wall Street.
  4. Excessive workload, pressure and insecurity are just some of the reasons that cause stress in humans. Similarly, animals also face stress; the loud bangs of fireworks at Easter or a sudden change in environment is enough to upset them.
  5. Former Prime Minister and PASOK MP George Papandreou has angrily rebutted a report that he had relations or meetings with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
  6. Five years after declaring the historic workshop where pioneering ceramicist Eleni Vernadaki (born 1933) spent nearly 50 years evolving into one of the country’s most reputable artists, the Culture Ministry recently presented its study for transforming the space into a modern, fully equipped workshop that – as per the artist’s wishes – will be open to the younger generations of creatives. 
  7. Many years ago, the Catholic priest and Marxist rebel Ernesto Cardenal wrote a poem about Nicaragua’s dictator, “Somoza unveils the statue of Somoza at the Somoza Stadium.” 
  8. On its own or paired with nearby Milos, the rugged Cycladic island of Kimolos offers visitors a rewarding blend of cultural heritage and striking natural scenery.
  9. Juicy, deeply flavorful and loaded with fresh herbs and bold spices, these extra-spicy patties get their kick from plenty of cayenne and warm aromatics. Made with a blend of lamb and beef, they’re perfect for anyone who loves vibrant, fiery flavors.
  10. Authorities on Crete said Sunday that another 27 migrants have reached the island’s southern shores after making the long and dangerous journey from north Africa.