The translation in 1952 of unusual script - dubbed Linear B - on Minoan-era tablets has overturned the end-by-tsunami theory in favour of a shift to the imported culture of mainland Greece.

Dunja Mijatovic, Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, said at the end of a visit to Greece that 'urgent measures' are needed to address the 'desperate conditions' in which migrants live.

A new study found that Romans were a much more genetically diverse population than previously believed. Samples from 127 inhabitants show Romans close links with the Middle East.

David Familton rang 999 after intruders ransacked his Surrey flat but was left stunned when cops later arrested him instead for beating up a holidaymaker in Crete in 2009 when he worked in a nightclub.

A powerful undersea earthquake has rattled Greece's island of Crete and was felt in the southern mainland.

Shanina Shaik spent plenty of time this year filming scenes for the upcoming film Greed in Greece.

The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week's topics also include the best places to stay for a relaxing break in Greece and how to correct a visa application error.

The 41-year-old Dawson's Creek alum hadn't shared an image of the Avenues student since March 23

The man lost consciousness in the Bosphorus river in Istanbul, Turkey, and had to be fished out by fellow worshippers and police scuba divers.

Damian Hurley looked ethereal as he posed up for a snap in Mykonos, Greece on Thursday.

The Spice Girls star, 45, looked incredible as she put on a leggy display in her own Spring/Summer 2020 designs for the magazine, shot by photographer Alexi Lubomirski.

The EU is said to be split by issues such as whether Britain should be forced to return the Elgin Marbles (pictured) to Greece as UK negotiators privately mock the delays and confusion in the Brussels camp.

An estimated 30,000 migrants gathered at checkpoints after Turkey's president claimed to have 'opened the doors' to allow as many as 4 million asylum seekers to leave the country.

LARISA BROWN: The gateway to Greece and the EU for migrants encouraged to leave by Turkey's regime is a short walk across no man's land. But they cannot advance any further.

More clashes erupted on Saturday between Greek police and Europe-bound migrants gathered on the Turkey side of a border crossing near the Greek village of Kastanies.

President Erdogan said today he wouldn't stop migrants trying to cross into Greece before advising Athens to allow them to pass through, as they are aiming to go further into Europe.

Reporters Without Borders has found a radical new platform for distributing banned journalism in some of the world's most repressive countries: Minecraft, a game played by 145 million people.

The head of the European Parliament's civil liberties committee urges the evacuation of Greece's overcrowded migrant camps because social distancing is near impossible amid Covid-19.

From podcasts to puzzles, The Mail on Sunday's Neil Simpson provides ideas on how to satisfy your wanderlust during pandemic lockdown.

Xylella fastidiosa is the most deadly pathogen in the world for all plants and there is no cure. It is currently infecting trees in Italy and is threatening Spain and Greece.

Ms Taylor-Hamieh sued the casino - owned by the billionaire Barclay brothers - after she was turned down for another job and then made redundant when she told managers she was pregnant.

The drama hit a fever pitch during last week's episode, where the eldest two siblings got into a brawl after Kim questioned the mother-of-three's work ethic.  It seemed that was the final straw for Kourt.

Even though it was a casual outing, West was dressed to impress, donning a chic pair of patterned jeans and a jersey-inspired top with a heavy platinum chain.

On Friday she shared two snaps of herself modeling a set of the Smooth Essentials seamless underwear which is designed to lie flat against the skin and feel silky smooth.

Kim Kardashian West surprised fans when she announced in April last year that she's studying to become a criminal justice lawyer, and will take the bar exam in 2022.

Kim Kardashian 's cheeky daughter North West crashed a video in which the reality star was stressing the importance of social distancing.

One note from a prisoner let her know they had a release date of May 31, 2024 and they thanked the Keeping Up With The Kardashians castmember, saying: 'You are appreciated.'

Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber will be among the many stars appearing in Carine Roitfeld's virtual CR Runway show benefiting COVID-19 relief.

The Skims founder is also set to appear Friday on the star-studded Fashion Unites virtual runway show, styled by Carine Roitfeld, benefitting the amfAR Fund to Fight COVID-19.

New Delhi, May 2 () ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company on Saturday reported a 23.8 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 282 crore for the March quarter. The non-life insurer had posted a net profit of Rs 228 crore in the corresponding period of 2018-19. The gross direct premium income (GDPI) of the company stood at Rs 3,181 crore in Q4 FY20, compared to Rs 3,485 crore in Q4 FY19, ICICI Lombard said in a regulatory filing. For the full year 2019-20, the profit after tax or net profit increased 13.8 per cent to Rs 1,194 crore from Rs 1,049 crore in the preceding fiscal. GDPI of the company stood at Rs 13,313 crore in FY20 compared to Rs 14,488 crore in FY19, a de-growth of 8.1 per cent, it said. Excluding crop segment, GDPI increased to Rs 13,302 crore during the year compared to Rs

As countries across the world continue to grapple with COVID-19, ZEE5 Global, which is present in 190 countries, sees a 60% surge in subscriptions and 20% growth in viewership in all markets. The platform’s focus this year is going to be on expanding across geographies, localization and strengthening its content strategy.Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global further shares the growth plan, which are the key markets for ZEE5 global, and its retention strategy once the lockdown is lifted. As most countries across the globe continue being under lockdown, viewers are turning to OTT platforms to stay entertained and escape from the much scarier reality. ZEE5 Global has also seen a 60% uptick in the number of subscribers globally and a 20% growth in viewership in the past month due

IANS“While the lockdown has helped in flattening the curve, the curve has not shown a downward trend. That is a cause for concern,” Guleria told The Indian Express.He also believes “the next four to six weeks will be very, very important because the lockdown cannot be there forever. The ideal, the dream would be to have zero cases.”Guleria believes “we are better prepared than we were before”, but the pandemic has to be “fought at the community level, not the hospital level.”Lav Aggarwal, the spokesperson, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, highlighted the fact that for the first time since the outbreak, India’s COVID-19 cases are doubling every 12 days. Which is a huge improvement since before lockdown began coronavirus cases were doubling every 3.2 days as of March 24. However, the

Internet harassment against women is at an all-time high in India. To help address this issue, OYO is discouraging smutty comments directed towards women on its social media tactfully. This initiative also led to improved behavior on the company’s social media, with a 42% drop in negative sentiment towards the brand in less than two weeks (precisely 11 days). OYO also observed some users deleting distasteful comments.“Have we ever come across a woman who hasn’t faced online threats, trolling or harassment at least once in her life? And how are we as members of a responsible society tackling this menace?” These were some of the questions that Mayur Hola, Head of Global Brand, OYO Hotels & Homes pondered upon. The answer came to him through a quick scan on social media. As internet harassment

The Central government has divided districts into Red, Orange and Green Zones and has allowed limited economic activities in 'Green Zones.'

The company had three rice milling plants, besides eight sorting and grading units in Karnal district with offices in Saudi Arabia and Dubai for trading purposes, the SBI complaint said.

Have a bias towards optimism & pay attention to the big & small picture. This is central to Debarati Sen, Vice President & General Manager, 3M Abrasive Systems Division’s five-point advice towards traits that make resilient leaders

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75631454Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other China hawks in GOP are ignoring US intelligence agencies, and continuing to spread the conspiracy theory that the coronavirus came from a Chinese government lab.They're doing it for an audience of one — Donald Trump.China hawks have always fought to get Trump to take an even harder line on China, but he's often put his hopes of signing a trade deal with China first.By turning this anti-China conspiracy theory into a talking point on Trump's favorite TV shows and in his political circles, though, hawks could win Trump to their side. It's worked before.This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.In recent weeks Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been making the rounds

Senators Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and Ed Markey will introduce a bill to give Americans an additional $2,000 a month for the duration of the coronavirus crisis.The bill would give $2,000 a month to every American with an income of less than $120,000 for the duration of the crisis, and for three months after, according to a release.Married couples filing jointly would get $4,000, and $2,000 for each child up to three children.The funds would be available to all U.S. residents, including those who had not filed taxes or did not have a social security card.This is a key difference from the $1,200 one-time stimulus provided by the CARES Act.House Democrats proposed a similar bill in April that would give $2,000 a month to U.S. citizens until the emergency was over.Visit Business Insider's

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany blamed CNN and her own naiveté for somehow convincing her to call President Donald Trump's rhetoric about immigrants "racist" and "hateful" in 2015. "For about the first four weeks of the election, I was watching CNN and I was naively believing some of the headlines that I saw on CNN," she said. "I very quickly came around and supported the president."In newly-unearthed footage, McEnany passionately and repeatedly attacked then-candidate Trump, calling him "a showman" who didn't deserve a place in the Republican Party. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.During her press conference at the White House on Friday, Kayleigh McEnany, President Donald Trump's newly-installed White House press secretary, blamed CNN and her own naiveté for

On Friday, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz got a haircut at a Dallas salon that has become a symbol of protest against stay-at-home orders. Friday, May 8, was the first day salons were allowed to reopen in Texas.Salon A La Mode owner Shelley Luther was arrested and sentenced to seven days in jail this week for defying Texas' emergency order and keeping her Dallas salon open, then ignoring a cease and desist order.Luther was freed Thursday after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott intervened, changing the emergency order to eliminate jail time as a punishment.Luther has become a hero for conservatives and Republicans who oppose stay at home orders.Critics argue the orders, which are in place in many states to slow the spread of coronavirus, negatively impact the economy and constitute government overreach.Polling

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They formed a strong friendship over their 'love of getting drunk'.

Carrie Bickmore's pregnancy announcement came as a shock - even to the people she sees for several hours every day.

The Project's Carrie Bickmore was left scrambling on Thursday night after guest Tom Gleeson refused to leave the show's desk following the end of his segment.

She stunned fans on Sunday ahead of the Logies, when she shared a candid selfie of herself going completely makeup free. 

Speaking on Network Ten's The Project on Thursday night, Amy, 32, told co-host Tommy Little, 'I’d love to get Russell in a video. I'm sure I could come up with anything [for the concept].'