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Koulouria: A Traditional Greek Easter Dessert [video]

Koulouria, also known as koulourakia, is a Greek top pastry for Easter season, as they are both suitable for people who fast, as well as delicious and simple to make. The root of the word koulouria roughly translates to...

Koulouri of Thessaloniki: History of the Greek Energy Snack

One of the most traditional Greek snacks that awaken the sweetest memories of our childhood is at the same time one of the healthiest sources of carbohydrates, proteins and other nutrients and energy. The koulouri, a circular bread with sesame...

Comrade Koulouris and the "Do You Know Who I Am?" Era

On Saturday evening Kimon Koulouris, a former “Socialist” Minister of PASOK who is often mocked by the Greek media for his eye make up, which includes tons of mascara and eyeliner, was driving his car on Vouliagmenis Avenue, one...

The Charming Villages of Mount Pelion, Greece

Taking a trip to Mt. Pelion in Greece in autumn after the heat of summer is gone when the leaves change colors to beautiful shades of orange and red can be like a fairy tale. Mt. Pelion, located in the...

Artist Jeff Koons Displays Artwork on Greek Island of Hydra

Jeff Koons, one of the world's most famous contemporary artist, adorned the Greek island of Hydra with his own version of an ancient Greek temple of Apollo. The iconic American artist transformed the Slaughterhouse, an art space located just outside...

New Conference to Shed Light on Greek War of Independence

On the occasion of the Bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence, the George Seferis Chair of Modern Greek Studies at Harvard University and the Constantine Karamanlis Chair of Hellenic and European Studies of the Fletcher School of Tufts...

Win Against Finland Too Little Too Late for Greece (video)

Despite having already been eliminated from the finals of Euro 2020, Greece produced another impressive performance winning 2-1 against Finland on Monday at the Athens' Olympic Stadium. Teemu Pukki scored his 10th goal in eight qualifiers after 27 minutes to...

Greece Returns to Winning Ways With Gutsy Performance Against Bosnia (video)

The Greek National team recorded its first win in six matches seeing off visiting Bosnia 2-1 with a much improved performance at an almost empty Olympic Stadium of Athens late on Tuesday. In this first win under Dutch manager John...

Unstoppable PAOK Extend Greek Super League Lead (video)

PAOK beat 10-man Larissa 2-1 at Toumba stadium on Sunday night to extend their lead to 7 points over their closest rivals for the Super League race. A penalty kick by Aleksandar Prijovic on the stroke of half-time cancelled Larissa's...

PAOK Continues Unrelenting March Towards Greek Title (video)

PAOK Thessaloniki continued its march towards the Greek Superleague title as they comfortably overcame high-flying Xanthi 2-0 at the Toumba stadium on Saturday. Goals from Aleksandar Prijovic and Mauricio secured a 10th win in 11 games for Razvan Lucescu’s record-breaking...

Greek Derby Ends in a Draw; Atromitos Sinks AEK

Eternal rivals Olympiacos and Panathinaikos shared a point each after the 1-1 draw at Piraeus on Sunday evening. Panathinaikos took the lead just after the hour mark with a spectacular volley by Ergys Kace, and Olympiacos found the equalizer five...

Crowds Greet Prince Charles, Duchess of Cornwall in Central Athens (photos, video)

Athenians and tourists gave a warm welcome to Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall as they strolled the streets of the Greek capital on the second day of their official visit. The royal couple enjoyed the sunny and warm...

Street Food in Athens: More than Just Souvlaki

One of the busiest streets in the central Athens area of Monastiraki is Aiolou Street which has turned into one of the capital's trendiest neighborhoods when it comes to street food. The traditional souvlaki and gyro joints that have populated the...

The Heartbreaking Prank Behind Patras' Greek Carnival (video)

  A poor Greek woman's dire need to marry and her humiliation by callous neighbors has created a carnival custom which has lasted for over a century and is celebrated to this day in Patras. Giannoula Koulourou got her nickname because...