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British mum tragically drowns on Greek holiday in front of family
A British mum tragically drowned in Corfu while her husband and teenage son looked on helplessly. The 50-year-old woman was swimming with her partner off Roda beach on Wednesday when they encountered treacherous weather, battling waves to reach...

Brit mum, 50, drowns in front of husband and 16-year-old son during Greece holiday
A British mum tragically drowned in Corfu while her husband and 16-year-old son watched on helplessly. The 50-year-old mother and her husband were swimming off Roda beach in northern Corfu on Wednesday when they were caught in a sudden change of...

UN, Rights Groups Condemn Greece’s Asylum Ban for Migrants
File photo of migrants arriving on Greece’s Lesvos. Credit: Cgia, CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia Greece’s three-month asylum ban for migrants from Libya and other North African countries has been condemned by the UN and rights groups. The move, currently...

Carthage Launches Convenient Dietitian-Approved Meal Kit Program at Memorial Hospital Beginning July 14, 2025
Memorial Hospital Health & Wellness Team pictured left to right: Olivia Clark, Julie Harrell, and Ashlyn Housewright Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center in Carthage is reintroducing its popular freezer meal pickup program, Meals with...

Central Greece Region Approves €224M Six Senses Eco Resort in Evia Gulf
In a major boost for Greece’s luxury tourism sector, the Region of Central Greece has greenlit the construction of the energy-autonomous Six Senses Megalonisos resort on the island of Megalonisos, located in the southern Evia Gulf. Valued at over...

Louis Hotels Offers Signature Summer Experiences in Greece and Cyprus
Photo source: Louis Hotels Louis Hotels, a Cyprus-based hospitality brand and member of the Louis Group with 80 years of expertise, delivers unforgettable summer escapes across 26 properties in Greece and Cyprus. Catering to couples, families, and...
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The "Bad" Salad Dressing You Should Be Buying, According to Dietitians
Dietitians believe that ranch dressing can increase your intake of vegetables. Look at the total calories, saturated fat, sodium and added sugars when choosing a salad dressing. You may find healthier ranch options in the refrigerated section of...

At These Greek Taverns, Order a Drink and the Rest Will Follow
Passing through central Greece, an outsider could be forgiven for not stopping in Volos. Situated along the Aegean coast of Thessaly province, the industrial city is a grindingly monotonous patchwork of concrete block buildings; everything of...

Gov. Mike Kehoe signs Danny's Law, marking a win for Mizzou Greek Alliance
Governor Mike Kehoe recently signed Danny’s Law into effect, marking a successful conclusion of a three-year effort by the Mizzou Greek Alliance (MGA) to improve safety and accountability for college students involved in hazing activities. Danny’s...

First 2025 West Nile Virus Infections Detected in Greece
The National Public Health Organization of Greece (EODY) has confirmed the first recorded cases of West Nile virus infection for the 2025 transmission season. Four cases were diagnosed within a 48-hour period in the greater Athens region,...

What happened to the crew of Greek ship 'Eternity C' sunk by Houthis? 15 of 25 crew members 'missing'
The Houthis have confirmed that they sank another ship, a day after releasing a video showing seizing and blowing up the Liberian-flagged vessel 'Magic Seas'. The militant group's naval forces attacked the 'Eternity C' while it was en route to...

Reuters Links Greece to Illegal Pesticide Trade
A disturbing Reuters investigation has revealed that Greece is not only a major user of illegal pesticides but also a key smuggling hub for banned agrochemicals entering the European Union. The report released this week reveals a sharp rise in the...
Restaurant health scores for June 23-27
Published 12:33 pm Thursday, July 10, 2025 Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week June 23-27. The report includes critical items history. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 550...

Nao: The most modern longevity destination in Greece at Minos Palace Resort
Bluegr Hotels & Resorts presents Nao, the most modern longevity destination (longevity hub) in Greece, located in the heart of the five-star Minos Palace Resort in Agios Nikolaos, Crete. Inspired by the ancient Greek verb ναω (“to flow”), Nao...
More crew pulled from water after Houthis sink second Greek bulk carrier
Athens/London — Rescuers pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea on Thursday, maritime security sources said, a day after Houthi militants sank the Greek ship Eternity C and said they were holding some of the...

Rescuers Pull More Survivors From Red Sea as Houthis Hold Crew of Sunken Greek Ship
By Renee Maltezou and Jonathan Saul ATHENS/LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) – Rescuers pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea on Thursday, maritime security sources said, a day after Houthi militants sank the Greek...

FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: THE POWER OF PROTEIN AT EVERY AGE
Let’s be honest: protein has been having a bit of a moment — and it deserves it. Whether you’re someone who lives in the gym or someone whose main exercise is walking to the mailbox, protein is a game changer for your health. It’s not just about...

Four more people rescued after Houthis sink Greek ship in Red Sea
Open this photo in gallery:A container ship crosses the Gulf of Suez towards the Red Sea in 2023. Two Greek bulk carriers have been sunk recently by the Iran-aligned Houthi militia.MOHAMED ABD EL GHANY/Reuters Rescuers pulled three more crew...

Greece’s Leros Transforms Mussolini’s Legacy
A yacht off the coast of Alina on Leros. Credit: Robert Powell/ Wikimedia Commons/CC by-SA 3.0 A hidden gem in the heart of the Aegean, Leros, once a stronghold of Italy’s dictator Benito Mussolini, is poised for a transformation. The Greek...

The ‘quiet hero’ 2p supplement that could help fight cancer and boost weight loss – plus 5 other health benefits
A SINGLE pill to fix all ailments sounds like the Holy Grail of medicine - and while it doesn't quite exist yet, the good news is one comes pretty close. The supplement, best known for its crucial role in bone health, has been linked to a wide...