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Royal Resilience: Princess Theodora of Greece Marries American Lawyer Matthew Kumar in Historic Athens Ceremony After Multiple Delays

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Athens, Greece — Against a backdrop steeped in history and royal tradition, Princess Theodora of Greece and American attorney Matthew Kumar exchanged vows in an opulent ceremony held at the historic Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, following two previous postponements. The chosen venue holds special significance, being the same place where Theodora’s parents wed sixty years earlier. The wedding, initially scheduled for May 2020, faced delays due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and was further postponed following the death of Theodora’s father, King Constantine, in January 2023. King Constantine was the last reigning king of Greece, … Read more

Former Greek Royal Theodora Celebrates Lavish Orthodox Wedding in Athens

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Athens, Greece — In a regal ceremony steeped in tradition, Princess Theodora of Greece, the youngest daughter of the former King Constantine II of Greece and Queen Anne-Marie, celebrated her marriage in a splendid Orthodox service in Athens on Saturday. The event marked a significant moment not just for the illustrious family but also for observers of European royalty, intertwining age-old customs with the modern spectacle of a royal wedding. Accompanied by dignitaries and aristocracy from across Europe, the couple exchanged vows at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, a historically significant venue which has hosted … Read more

Security Alert: Firebomb Attack Targets Police Officer at Residence of Supreme Court President in Athens

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Athens, Greece — A police officer was severely injured in a firebomb attack outside the home of Greece’s Supreme Court president, Ioanna Klapa, in an Athens suburb on Thursday. The officer, who was on duty guarding the residence, sustained second-degree burns to his face and hand. The incident, which also caused damage to a squad car, is currently under investigation by Greece’s anti-terror squad. Klapa is notably recognized for her role as one of the chief investigative magistrates in the 2020 trial against the neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn, during which significant sentences were imposed on … Read more

Relatives Seek Justice and Compensation in Grievous Tempe Train Collision: First Lawsuit Heard in Athens Court

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Athens, Greece – The Athens Court of First Instance heard the first lawsuit from the relatives of a victim of the tragic Tempe train collision. The collision, which took place on February 28, 2023, was the deadliest rail disaster in Greek history, claiming the lives of 57 people and injuring many others. The lawsuit seeks compensation of 240,000 euros per plaintiff, totaling over 1 million euros for the five relatives. It is expected that more relatives will also pursue legal action to find some moral vindication through compensation. During the court hearing, Epaminondas Bouras, a … Read more