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The Independent
15-05-2025
- Science
- The Independent
Surprising discovery at ancient Grecian burial ground
A tomb in Greece 's Vergina, previously thought to be the resting place of Alexander the Great 's father, Philip II, likely contains the remains of a different man and a young woman. Radiocarbon dating suggests the man and woman in the tomb lived between 388 and 356 BC, whereas Philip II died in 336 BC. The man's age at death (25-35) also contradicts Philip II's age at death (around 46). Six infants buried in the tomb between 150 BC and 130 AD are likely unrelated to the original occupants, suggesting it was reused during the Roman period, scientists say. Analysis suggests the man spent his childhood away from the Macedonian capital, while the woman likely lived in the Vergina/Pella area her entire life. Tomb thought to hold Alexander the Great's father actually found to contain remains of young woman and six infants
The Independent
15-05-2025
- Science
- The Independent
Tomb thought to hold Alexander the Great's father actually found to contain remains of young woman and six infants
A tomb in Greece that was thought to hold Alexander the Great 's father, Philip II, might instead contain the remains of a young woman and six infants, a study suggests. The study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, investigates the burial site which was discovered in 1977 at the site of Vergina, also called Aigai, in northern Greece. Located beneath a large burial mound, Tomb I is near several other tombs which are thought to hold members of Alexander the Great's family. Some archaeologists have suggested Tomb I held Philip II, while others believe he was buried in another location called Tomb II, which was not studied in this recent paper. 'Previous suggestions that the skeletal remains belong to Philip II, his wife Cleopatra and newborn child are not scientifically sustainable,' study authors wrote. Using radiocarbon dating the researchers were able to predict the man and woman lived between 388 and 356 BC. Researchers also analysed their bones and teeth which suggested the man was aged between 25 and 35 years, when he died. However, Philip II was assassinated in 336 BC at about 46. Study authors suggested this means the buried man in Tomb I is not Philip II. The tomb has no doorway and was sealed off, suggesting the man and woman in the tomb were buried together, according to researchers. However, radiocarbon dating also revealed there were at least six infants placed in the tomb between 150 B.C and 130 AD, which researchers say suggests the children were not related to the man and woman. During this time the Roman Empire controlled the region. Study authors explained the tomb was likely used as a burial place during the Roman period for disposing dead infants and animal remains. It's also believed the opening in the tomb were created by tomb robbers in 274 BC meaning the tombs were accessible during the Roman Empire. Analysis of skeletal and tooth remains helped to provide more background on who the man and woman were. Researchers said the man is likely to have spent his childhood away from the Macedonian capital of Pella, which is about 20 miles (32 kilometres) northeast of Vergina. Analysis of the woman's upper jawbone revealed she was aged between 18 and 25 years at the time of death. Further analysis of her tooth enamel and part of the skull revealed she was likely born and lived in the area of Pella/ Vergina in her childhood. Given the fact she was buried in Vergina, she most likely lived all her life in this area, researchers explained. Study authors said: 'The male occupant was most likely an important Macedonian royal of the Argead/Temenid house who died in the period 388-356 BC and was probably honoured or worshipped in the shrine above and entombed likely together with a female.'
Associated Press
14-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Macedonian Thrace Brewery: European Court of Justice Rules That Heineken N.V Must Answer for the Market Abuses of Its Greek Subsidiary
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) this week ruled that damages claims arises from market abuses by Heineken's Greek subsidiary should be decided in the Netherlands court. The ruling is a crucial milestone in efforts to make Heineken as a corporation accountable for the actions of its subordinate businesses. It followed closely ECJ Advocate General Kokott's September 2024 opinion, finding that there is a 'close connection' between the claims brought against both Heineken and its 98.8%-owned subsidiary on the basis that they form one and the same undertaking which infringed competition law which is sufficient to establish that the Netherlands is the appropriate jurisdiction to hear these claims. This week's decision represents the final setback for Heineken as it seeks to dodge liability in the Netherlands for the actions of Athenian Brewery. In October 2024, the Amsterdam District Court already cleared the way for MTB to seek damages from Heineken, finding that Heineken and its subsidiary formed part of a single undertaking and, as such, are jointly and severally liable for Athenian Brewery's proven market abuses. This week's ECJ ruling confirms that the Dutch Court is able to determine the amount in damages Heineken owes to MTB, in a hearing likely to be held this year. MTB is pursuing damages in excess of €180 million, including interest to date. At current rates, more than €7.8 million in interest is accruing annually. Heineken also faces similar claims from competitors – most immediately from Carlsberg, which revealed in October 2024 that it is seeking more than €300 million from the beer giant in a near identical damages claim also stemming from Heineken's market abuses in Greece. In recent years, Heineken has been fined or investigated by competition authorities in Austria, the US, UK, Hungary, India and elsewhere. Just this week, as Heineken announced its Full Year Results, a hearing began in the Austrian Cartel Court to determine the final sanction its subsidiary Brau Union will face for proven competition violations. The Austrian competition authority (AFCA) found in 2023 that it had committed anti-competitive practices 'that restrict the sales opportunities and market entry of competing brewers and oust existing drinks retailers from the market'. Given the scale of Brau Union's market abuse, the final penalty could be up to 10% of Heineken's global turnover generated in the preceding business year. Demetri Chriss, Director of Business Development at MTB, said: 'The ECJ ruling has finally confirmed, at the very highest level, that MTB was right to pursue damages claims in the Netherlands against both Heineken and Athenian Brewery. We find it fitting that the ECJ decision has been handed down 27 years to the day after MTB launched Vergina beer in Greece. There is no doubt in our minds that Heineken's elaborate tapestry of market abuses has been masterminded and orchestrated at head office, implemented through its revolving cast of Heineken 'lifers' who rotate in and out of their Greek Operating Company. We look forward this year to obtaining redress for the market abuses that Greece's competition regulator definitively identified more than a decade ago.' Palatine Communications Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 02/14/2025 05:46 AM/DISC: 02/14/2025 05:47 AM
