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Drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea a day is associated with a significantly lower risk of dementia, according to a 43-year study of more than 131,000 adults published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The finding carries particular weight in Australia. The Australian Bureau of Statistics confirmed in late 2025 that dementia had overtaken ischaemic heart disease as the country's leading cause of death, accounting for 9.

A new scientific study suggests that a simple dietary habit—eating eggs—could play a role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have found that consuming at least one egg per week may be associated with a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s, with findings indicating a reduction of up to 47%. The role of choline in brain health Eggs are a rich source of choline, an essential nutrient that supports brain function. Choline is critical in the pro

Saturday, April 26, 1986, was a day that went down in history in black letters. Shortly after midnight (from Friday to Saturday), the largest nuclear disaster in the history of Europe and nuclear energy occurred, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. On Sunday this year, April 26, it will be exactly 40 years since this disaster, which affected the lives and generations of people not only in Ukraine but also in the entire Eastern part of Europe. Historians even cl

The name George is one of the most popular in Greece, if not the most popular, yet few are aware of its ancient Greek origins. Moreover, even fewer know about the unique proverb featuring the name or how widespread it is in other countries. After wishing a happy name day to the hundreds of thousands of Georges in this country, we present nine fascinating facts we uncovered about their first name. The Name George: 171,007 Greeks Bear This Name This is the estimated number of

Monaco as a microstate is known all over the world. Located on the French Riviera, it is a semi-enclave bordered by France to the north, east and west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; the Italian region of Liguria is about 15 km east and only 13 km northeast of Nice, France. According to data from 2024, it has a population of just over 38 thousand. It has been a constitutional monarchy since 1911. Among other things, this small piece is extremely rich in the eventful h

A revolutionary approach to the treatment of obesity are injectable solutions, for example under the trade names Wegowy, Mounjaro or Ozempic. They are not a magic solution, they should be seen as a helpful partner in setting up and subsequently maintaining a lifestyle that is able to maintain the adjusted weight even after the end of this treatment. Their function is based on the principle of imitating natural hormones, especially GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which is rel

Beautiful Halkidiki. Sarti and Nea Roda We all know the famous Halkidiki. If any of us have not been there, at least we have heard about this place. This peninsula is located in the north of Greece and is known primarily for its diverse nature, the beautiful Aegean Sea and a number of places for vacation. The city of Thessaloniki is a kind of metropolitan center. The peninsula is also known for its "three fingers", the peninsular promontories of Kassandra, Sithonia and Mount

Are you visiting Poland in these weeks and months? Or are you planning a trip and vacation there? It's good to have an overview of shopping Sundays. Not every Sunday is shopping and shops are open. We bring you an overview of which Sunday is which and important Polish public holidays. Poland has one of the strictest Sunday trading laws in Europe. Since the introduction of the Sunday trading ban in 2018, most large stores and shopping malls must remain closed on Sundays, with

Deutsche Lufthansa AG will cut 20,000 unprofitable short-haul flights from its summer schedule for Europe to save on jet fuel, the price of which has doubled since the start of the Iran war. “The flight restrictions will represent 1 percent of available seat kilometers and will save approximately 40,000 tons of jet fuel,” Europe’s largest airline group said in a statement late Tuesday. The move comes after the carrier announced last week that it would close its regional Cityl

Tourists heading to Greece must expect stricter rules of conduct with the arrival of the summer season. Authorities have introduced new measures aimed at protecting historical monuments, the environment and the health of residents. As reported by the Blic portal, violation of the rules can lead to fines ranging from tens to thousands of euros. One of the most controversial measures is the ban on wearing high heels when visiting archaeological sites, including the Acropolis in

New and expanded air connections are shaping a dynamic outlook for Greece’s 2026 summer tourism season, reinforcing the country’s position as a top destination for international airlines. However, behind the surge in flight capacity lies a key question: will demand keep pace in an increasingly volatile global environment? Despite ongoing instability linked to the Middle East crisis, airlines continue to invest heavily in routes to Greece. Yet the market remains fragile, wit

Athens, April 20, 2026 — Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” continues to show strong resilience, recording solid passenger growth in the first quarter of 2026 despite geopolitical tensions and concerns over fuel prices in the Middle East. International passenger traffic at Greece’s busiest airport increased by +8.5% in the January–March 2026 period compared to the same quarter last year, reaching over 4.54 million passengers. Total traffic (domestic + intern

This year, the world commemorates the 111th anniversary of the beginning of the Armenian Genocide from 1915 to 1918. Its beginning is traditionally associated with the date April 24th. The Armenian Genocide was the first recorded genocide in modern human history and claimed a total of 1.5 million victims. How and why did it happen? The Armenian Genocide took place against the backdrop of World War I. On November 2, 1914, the Ottoman Empire entered World War I (on the side of

Civilization diseases are a consequence of the way of life that developed countries experience. Some time ago we approached cardiovascular diseases, today I will talk about obesity. Other major players within the scope of civilization diseases are oncological and psychological diseases, which we will get to next time. Previously, people walked, worked hard physically and ate natural foods from fields and gardens, today we sit at computers, order fast food full of sugar, fat a

Bucharest is an ideal city break destination, offering a diverse array of attractions including royal palaces, picturesque parks, restaurants, and thermal springs. The city showcases a unique architectural mix, blending grand, historic residences with communist-era structures and modern developments. Top Places to Visit The Old Town: The city's historic core features cobblestone streets lined with vibrant restaurants and shops, alongside elegant palaces, medieval ruins, and

Frankfurt, April 13 - Hundreds of flights by German airline Lufthansa were cancelled on Monday after pilots began a two-day strike over pay and pensions. The company said around half of the main airline's long-haul flights and two-thirds of its short-haul flights were cancelled on the first day of the strike. Pilots at its subsidiaries CityLine and Eurowings also joined the strike. The Vereinigung Cockpit union said management had shown no willingness to reach an agreement. "

Athens, April 13 - Greece is launching a major plan to protect its most important archaeological sites from the effects of climate change. The growing risk of fires, floods and extreme heat is forcing authorities to act, as these are places that attract hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Among the most endangered are sites such as Olympia, Delphi and Dion. These places face various risks - from forest fires to landslides and floods. After three years of research, t

Zurich, April 12 - In Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland, archaeologists have discovered the exceptionally preserved cargo of a Roman ship from the period between 20 and 50 AD. More than a thousand ceramic objects, weapons and other artifacts were found below the surface. As euronews.com reports, the discovery was kept secret for a long time to prevent looting. Divers Fabien Langenegger and Julien Pfyffer came across the find, who initially assumed that it was the remains of mines f

As every year on Orthodox Holy Saturday within the framework of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Holy Fire descended in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre today, April 11. Given the overall security situation in the Middle East, it was not clear a few weeks and days ago whether the entire ceremony would take place. What is it really about? The ceremony of the descent of the Holy Fire has been known throughout the world since time immemorial. The first preserved written mention

Geneva, 11 April - The world's leading climate research institutions, the EU's Copernicus programme and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), predict that the oceans are entering an El Niño phase. This means that their surface temperatures will rise. The oceans have been in a La Niña phase for the past two years, which cools surface temperatures. However, sea temperatures have still been very high. In March, the global sea surface temperature was 20.97 degrees, the sec