SYRIZA’s Kasselakis Sends Message to the Diaspora from New York
Main opposition SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Stefanos Kasselakis, in a social media post on Monday from New York, expressed his gratitude to the thousands of...
Greek Olive Oil: The Challenges of Global Warming and High Prices
At the 2024 Food Expo in Athens, hundreds of Greek olive oil company representatives joined other food and drink professionals to exhibit products and...
Greece Commits 780 Million to Protect the Seas, Mitsotakis Says
Greece is pushing ahead with 21 initiatives worth 780 million euros ($830.9 million) to protect the seas and tackle coastal pollution, Prime Minister Kyriakos...
Statue of God Apollo Unearthed at Ancient Etruscan and Roman Baths
In a recent archaeological discovery at San Casciano dei Bagni in Tuscany, Italy, experts stumbled upon a marble statue of Apollo Sauroctonos, also known...
Theodoros Griego, the First Greek to Set Foot in America
The first Greek person to ever set foot in America was a man named Theodoros Griego, and he arrived in the country in 1528.
Koufonisia Islands: The Hidden Greek Paradise
The islands of Koufonisia have often been described as the hidden paradise of Greece and they remain a top destination for both Greek and foreign tourists.
United Resumes Washington DC-Athens Flights Earlier Than Planned
United Airlines resumed flights between Washington DC and Athens, Greece on Sunday almost three weeks earlier than planned.
The flights, which will operate daily for...
Greece on Alert, Calls for Restraint as Israel-Iran Crisis Escalates
The government in Greece issued a stern condemnation of Iran’s recent attacks on Israel, labeling them as a "significant escalation."
Authorities are maintaining a state...
The Parallel Visions of Alexander the Great and Kapodistrias for Greece
The efforts of Alexander the Great and the first President of modern Greece Ioannis Kapodistrias to employ Hellenic civilization for the good of humanity...
The Tragic Story of the Four Greeks Who Perished on the Titanic
The tale of the four Greek men who died on the Titanic is not often told, but it is one of the many tragic stories about the ill-fated ship.
Greek Island of Sifnos is Where Aegean Charm Meets Delicious Food
The island of Sifnos, which is located in the Aegean Sea, perfectly combines Greek tradition with natural beauty, yet remains a little-known secret outside...
Geology of Greece: How the Country’s Beautiful Landscape Formed
Greece and its geology are a wonder of nature, a stunning landscape blessed with high mountains, blue seas and over six thousand islands.
Hockey Game Keeps Greek-Canadian Family Tradition Alive
Back in 1977, four Greek-Canadian boys -- all cousins, and sons of Greek immigrants to Canada -- started a pickup game of hockey in...
The Greek Marijuana Expert of Hollywood
Toula Poulopoulos, a Greek-American from Chicago, has become a marijuana expert in West Hollywood, California.
Filiki Eteria Museum: Odessa’s Mansion where the Greek Revolution was Planned
The Filiki Eteria Museum in Odessa, Ukraine is a beacon of Hellenism, housed as it is in the very place where the Greek War...
Feta Pasta TikTok Video Recipe Goes Viral World Wide
Feta, Greece's most famous cheese, has become viral world-wide thanks to a food blogger who recently created an easy and tasty recipe of feta with pasta.
Top 10 Greek Islands for Family Vacations
With Greece set to reopen for tourists on 14th May, here is a selection of Top 10 destinations in the Greek islands for family holidays.
Lousios Gorge: A Hike in Arcadia, Greece
Lousios Gorge has been inhabited for centuries in Greece, mainly by hermits and monks who lived in caves. Two monasteries located near the gorge...
Ultimate Guide: What Are the Best Greek Islands to Visit in October?
If planning a trip to Greece in October you can visit some of the most popular Greek islands, and enjoy the last of the...
The Best Trail Running Routes in Greece
Greece has no shortage of impressive mountain ranges, resplendent beaches, and diverse terrains, making it one of the best destinations for trail running.
Trail running...
The Legend of Corfu’s Mouse Island
Pontikonisi, also known as "Mouse Island," is a Greek islet located at the entrance of Halkiopoulos lagoon in Corfu.
The islet is better-known for hosting...
Top Mythological Sites in Greece
There is something about Greece that sets it apart from many other holiday destinations across the globe; its mythological sites.
Hector and Andromache: The Most Moving Chapter of the Iliad
The words of the ancient Greek author Homer have echoed across the centuries. His magnum opus, the Iliad, which recounts the semi-mythical siege of...
The Greek Myth That Inspired Tolkien
British author J. R. R. Tolkien is beloved worldwide as the father of the literary fantasy genre, having written the immensely popular The Lord...
The Wound That Nearly Killed Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great died at age 32 after falling ill with a high fever following a night of heavy drinking. Twelve days later, the...
How Did the Ancient Greeks and Romans Do Banking?
The ancient Greeks and Romans were responsible for some of the world's earliest banking systems, with the Athenians developing a sophisticated banking system in...
How Santorini Was Resettled After the Minoan Eruption
The island of Santorini, also known as Thera, is famous for being inhabited by the Minoans in the Bronze Age. It then erupted in...
The Glorious History of the Ancient Greek City of Antioch
Antioch on the Orontes, an ancient Greek city on the eastern side of the Orontes River, was one of the most glorious of all...
Recipe for Kourabiedes, Greece’s Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Kourabiedes are some of the most famous Greek Christmas cookies. They are a kind of shortbread cookie. Perfectly sweet and satisfying, they are filled...
Vasilopita Recipe: Greek New Year’s Cake
The story of the Greek Orthodox custom of the vasilopita with the lucky coin inside begins in Asia Minor, and more specifically in the...
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta: Balanced and Full-Flavored Meal
The flavorful and nutritious Mediterranean Chicken Pasta recipe combines elements of the culinary tradition of both Italy and Greece.
Traditional Recipe for the Greek Sweet Bread Tsoureki
Tsoureki, or Greek sweet bread, is a favorite delicacy throughout the Christmas and Easter holidays in Greece. This traditional recipe for Tsoureki includes all...