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Greek American News Digest
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Parthenon Marbles May Return to Greece in Exchange Deal With UK
Bloomberg (Jan. 3)
The British Museum and the Acropolis Museum in Athens are closing in on an agreement that would see the Parthenon Marbles returned over time to Greece as part of a cultural exchange, ending a feud over the historical artifacts that dates back to the 1800s. read more
The Greek island helping Europe dodge an energy crisis
CNBC (Jan. 1)
Europe raced to shore up its energy supplies in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and it appears to have averted a worst-case scenario this winter — largely thanks to liquified natural gas. For years, Europe was heavily dependent on Russian pipeline gas. But when Russia attacked Ukraine, and Europe could no longer count on those gas flows, it pivoted hard to LNG, a flexible energy source that comes largely from the United States, Qatar, Australia and Algeria. read more
Finding Hope and Beauty in a Dilapidated Aegean Paradise
New Lines Magazine (Dec. 29)
The fertile Kampos of Chios seeks new life. Its survival may depend on whether estates can welcome the public. read more
Sakkari holds off Mertens to clinch Perth City Final spot for Greece
WTATennis (Jan. 2)
Maria Sakkari sealed a Perth City Final place for Greece at the United Cup in Perth with a 6-1, 7-5 defeat of Elise Mertens in 1 hour and 23 minutes. Greece required only two points from the final tie of Group A to advance, and Sakkari’s win backed up compatriot Stefanos Tsitsipas’ defeat of David Goffin on the previous day. read more
‘My heart beats up here’: Greece’s nomadic herders on life in the hills
The Guardian (Jan. 2)
For hundreds of years the Vlach herders in Greece and the Balkans have moved livestock to high mountain pastures for the summer months. But their numbers are dwindling as their arduous existence is threatened by soaring costs and a lack of state support. read more
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