Veria
New theory on Alexander the Great’s tunic sparks debate among archaeologists
It has been 47 years since Manolis Andronikos discovered the tomb of King Philip II in Vergina, yet research, hypotheses, and conspiracy theories regarding the inhabitants of the impressive burial complex—and its possible connection to Alexander the Great—continue to flourish.
Alexander the Great’s tunic found?
A team of archaeologists led by Antonis Bartziokas from Democritus University of Thrace has reportedly identified the sacred "chiton" or tunic of Alexander the Great, sending shockwaves through the archaeological community.
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Weather: Storms in northern Greece, 38 degrees and dust in the south - Fire danger in 8 areas
Problems from the bad weather last night in Veria - In which areas the temperature was 44 degrees Celsius
Digital School: Presented today by Mitsotakis and Pierrakakis
The Prime Minister and the Minister of Education present the new Digital School today at 10:00 in Imathia
PM seeking to plug leaks in Greek north
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will set up camp in northern Greece on Thursday to begin a series of tours over two days aiming to limit leakage to parties to the right of ruling New Democracy and which in the June 2023 elections received a total of around 20% of the vote between them.
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Driver arrested after collision claims two lives at Veria bus stop
Authorities have filed charges against the 64-year-old car driver after his vehicle collided with a bus stop in the northern city of Veria, resulting in the deaths of two women early on Monday.
Group sentenced over illegal excavation for gold coins
An appeals court in Thessaloniki has handed a 74-year-old man a four-year jail sentence, which he can buy out, and five co-accused a 12-month prison term suspended for 3 years for their role in an illegal excavation for gold coins in a protected structure in Veria.
Exploring the ‘Parthenon’ of the Macedonians
It is midday as we ascend beneath a cloud-dotted sky to the "kingdom" of Philip II, the 4th century BC king of the Macedonians and father of Alexander the Great.
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Mother in Imathia arrested after death of six-month-old baby
Police in northern Greece arrested a woman on Tuesday after the death of her six-month-old baby.
The 37-year-old mother, living in a village of Imathia, allegedly hit the infant. Her two other children, aged six and seven, who were present during the incident, ran out of the house and called for help.
Greece unveils palace after 16-year restoration
It was the largest building of classical Greece: The palace where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king before he launched a conquest that took him as far as modern-day Afghanistan.
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