Greece

A fire broke out in a yacht off the port of Faliro, about two kilometers away from Alimos Marina on Friday. The thick black smoke that rose up in the sky alerted the Greek Coast Guard who rushed to the...

The revamping of a 60-hectare stretch of Athens' southern coast moved a step closer Thursday as Greek Environment Minister Yiannis Maniatis approved the environmental parameters for the 230-million-euro project, paving the way for a tender to be launched. If there...

Greece is planning to develop a new port for cruise ships between the Peace and Friendship Stadium and the Faliro Delta, not far from the main port of Piraeus, according to the Minister of Development's Special Secretary for Public...

The entire Faliro waterfront region, from the Peace and Friendship Stadium to the Kifissos River estuary in southern coastal Athens, will be fundamentally changed as envisioned by architect Renzo Piano.  He is the author of a three-million-euro study sponsored...

The suggestion that ancient Greeks reached America before Columbus may seem far-fetched but certain researchers think otherwise. The idea is based entirely on a new examination of a dialogue written by the Greek historian Plutarch, who lived from 46 to 119...

Some of Athens's architectural landmarks were destroyed in the post-World War II years to make way for modern buildings that epitomized the rapid economic development of the country. Athens was the youngest capital city in Europe in the nineteenth century...

Renowned author Robin Sharma is visiting Greece on January 14, 2024. He will make an appearance at the Faliro Olympic Indoor Hall and focus on crucial topics such as self-improvement, self-awareness, and effective leadership. Hosted by Self Motivation, this event...

Grape harvesting in late August and September is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions in the Greek countryside. Family, neighbors, and friends all get together to harvest the precious bunches of green and purple pearls which will...

The first car appeared in Athens in 1897, more than a decade after its invention in 1886 by German inventor Carl Benz, who patented his Benz Patent-Motorwagen. Athenians were astounded and amazed by the sight of a self-propelled vehicle. The...

Just 50 kilometers south of Athens, between Thoricus and Cape Sounion, lies the mines of Laurion. Silver, copper, lead have been mined there.

During her reign, Queen Elizabeth has visited 120 countries but never Greece, the birthplace of her consort, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

When Thanasis Veggos passed away on May 3, 2011, Greek cinema lost one of its most talented actors, one who with a single facial expression could epitomize the poverty, misery, and resilience of post-war Greece. In his long career in...

Following the immense popularity of the Greek drama series Maestro in Blue on Netflix, there is increasingly excited speculation that the Greek movie Smyrna will also become available on the streaming platform. Negotiations have reportedly been taking place between the...

The first car accident officially recorded in Greece occurred on a Sunday in March, 1907, at about 11:30 in the morning. Tragically, the country's very first car accident was a fatal one, as a pedestrian was struck by the vehicle...

Greece is a million things, and delicious iconic Greek snacks is one of the best things you can bring home as a perfect holiday souvenir