BBC2 年
The ancient Greeks at war
Greek warships had oars as well as sails. The largest warships had three banks of oars and were called ‘triremes’. A trireme needed 170 men to row it - one man to each oar. It was steered by ...
TradeWinds3 天
Greek shipping on tenterhooks in the ‘year of politics’
According to TradeWinds data, Greeks have inked about 600 newbuilding contracts since 2023, worth close to $44bn. Nearly half ...
Greek Reporter4 天
The 20 Events That Defined the Greek War of Independence
The Greek War of Independence that begun in 1821 is full of memorable events, most of them bloody battles and heroic feats.
SBS2 年
Piracy on two Greek-owned ships off Iran
The families of nine Greek sailors and one Cypriot on board two Greek-owned ships, which, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry, were victims of piracy off the coast of Iran, are living moments ...
TASS4 年
Russian Navy warship calls at Greek port in Mediterranean deployment
The Russian naval ships will stay at the Greek port for three days. No sightseeing events and excursions are planned for the ships’ personnel due to the tense epidemiological situation.
Al-Monitor3 年
Egypt discovers warship wreck from Greek Ptolemaic era
Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...