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US top diplomat Rubio says West must choose ‘national power’ or decline

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a combative defence of Washington’s right to wield its “national power” in Athens on Wednesday, while urging Europe to “awaken from its long slumber”.

Radio France Internationale · 19m ago

Rubio in Athens urges Europe to shoulder more of its defence burden

The US secretary of state held talks on energy, military cooperation and regional security, pointing to Greece as an example of higher defence spending. The agenda also included LNG, F-35s, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · 49m ago

A Teen's Ankle Sore Washed Off with Water, Revealing a Marker Drawing and Hidden Exam Stress

A 17-year-old's dark ankle sore was rinsed off as doctors prepared an ECG. Athens doctors traced the marker drawing to examine stress and low mood.

Medical Daily · Oct 6

Should we refuse to give the Bayeux tapestry back to France? Of course not! So why are we keeping the Parthenon marbles?

It is simply wrong for the British Museum to hoard what doesn’t belong to Britain. Let the squabbling end and the sculptures be returned to Greece, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2

Greece to set up a new national dementia centre for patients, families and caretakers

The new centre in Athens will provide cognitive training, occupational and music therapy, plus services for prevention, diagnosis and ongoing patient monitoring.

Euronews · Oct 1

Panicked 911 Calls Capture The Chaos After UGA Student Fell From 8th-Floor Window While Dancing On A Couch

Panicked 911 calls captured the chaos after UGA senior Kristin Sargent fell from an eighth-floor apartment window and survived with multiple injuries.

Bored Panda · Sep 30

Female College Student Miraculously Survived After Falling From an 8th Floor Apartment While Dancing

University of Georgia senior Kristin Sargent is recovering in intensive care after falling from an eighth-floor apartment window in Athens, Georgia. Police say the incident appears accidental.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

21-year-old UGA student Kristin Sargent survives eighth-floor fall after dancing on couch near window

University of Georgia senior Kristin Sargent, 21, survived an eighth-floor fall from an off-campus apartment in Athens, Georgia. Police said witnesses reported she had been dancing on a couch or air mattress before falling through a screen. Her father said she suffered multiple injuries but remains awake and is recovering…

The Times of India · Sep 29

Trump Jr.'s Ex, Now US Ambassador to Greece, Reportedly Said America Helped Topple Romania's Government: 'We Can Do That Here'

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly made a striking comment about regime change at a private Athens dinner, but her lawyer disputes the account and no evidence shows Washington caused Romania's government collapse.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens: this is the best of all worlds

A tranquil Greek island getaway with the delights of the capital on your doorstep

Evening Standard · Sep 27