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Filiki Eteria: The Group That Sparked the Greek War of Independence

The Filiki Eteria (Φιλική Εταιρία), or the Society of Friends, as it was otherwise known, was founded on September 14, 1814 and played a crucial role in the uprising which led to the Greek War of Independence against the...

Greek Carnival Ends with Spectacular Finale

The exuberant Greek Carnival festivities, cherished by both the young and old, reached their climax on Sunday as hundreds of thousands of celebrants across the country joined in the revelry. The "Apokries" is the most colorful celebration in Greece with...

$15 Billion Mega-Tunnel to Link Finland and Estonia Would Be World’s Longest

A new, $15 billion giga-project tunnel that will be the longest in the world is hanging in the balance, and if built, will link Tallinn in Estonia with Helsinki, in Finland, two countries currently only linked by ferry and...

Greek Police Ban Rallies in Thessaloniki Over ‘Blasphemous’ Movie Poster

A controversial poster advertising the screening of a movie in Thessaloniki has forced police to issue a ban on public gatherings on Tuesday. Police are concerned about a rally that was being planned to protest the screening at the northern...

Homophobic Attack Days After Greece’s First Gay Marriage Sparks Outrage

Α homophobic attack took place in the heart of Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, Saturday night. The incident began around 10:30 pm in the city's central Aristotelous (Aristotle) Square when a group of people verbally harassed two 21-year-old non-binary --as...

Greek Town Donates Carnival Revenue to Fund Surgery for Young Child

The municipality of Ilioupoli in the Central Athens regional unit has rallied its community to support 13-year-old Panagiotis, diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy at a young age. The city aims to achieve a total fundraising goal of 88,200 euros,...

Athens’ Mayor Sparks Controversy Projecting Greek Flag in Pink

The mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, decided to project an artwork of a Greek flag in pink colors on the occasion of International Women's Day on Friday. A few months ago, the flag had been exhibited in the Consulate General...

First Lesbian Wedding Takes Place in Greece on International Women’s Day

The first civic wedding of a lesbian couple took place in Greece on Friday, March 8, coinciding with International Women's Day, after the country voted to legalize same-sex marriage. Danai Deligeorges and Alexia Beziki tied the knot at the Athens...

Ten Influential Greek Women Who Shaped Modern Greece

Influential Greek women have played a crucial role in Greece's history since antiquity -- read on to learn about ten women who shaped Greece today.

First Wedding of Same-Sex Couple Takes Place in Greece

The first same-sex couple got married in a civic wedding in Greece on Saturday following the recent law allowing gay marriages. LGBTI rights activists Stavros Gavriliadis and Dimitris Elefsiniotis married in the City Hall of Nea Smyrni, a suburb of...

Leap Year 2024: Greek Superstitions About Weddings

Many Greek couples will wait until 2025 to marry because this year is a leap year. If you believe in ancient superstitions, people should avoid getting married in 2024 because it is considered bad luck to tie the knot...

Relatives of Rail Tragedy Victims Mourn Their Dead at Tempe

A memorial service was held on Wednesday at the site of the rail tragedy in Tempe in Central Greece to honor the 57 individuals who lost their lives on February 28, 2023. Relatives and friends gathered to pay their respects,...

Workers in Greece Strike Demanding Answers for Tempe Rail Tragedy

Strikes across Greece mark the first anniversary of the nation's worst rail tragedy at Tempe as workers demand answers for the accident and punishment for those responsible. A year after the railway disaster, that claimed the lives of 57 people...

Germany Legalizes Recreational Cannabis Use

Germany's parliament has backed a new law permitting the recreational use of cannabis for over-18s in the country, who will be allowed to possess substantial amounts of the drug despite strict rules which will make it challenging to buy. On...

Beekeepers Rally in Athens to Save Greek Honey

Beekeepers rally in Athens on Thursday raising the alarm for the future of Greek honey which has long been considered the best in the world. They call on the Greek government to take steps to prevent imported honey from being...