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Loutra Aidipsou, on the Greek island of Evia, is a town rich in natural hot springs that since Ancient times has been welcoming visitors looking for the benefits of its curative waters. There are several geothermal springs located in Aidipsos...

A fashion show in the square in front of Athens' Odeon of Herodes Atticus has become the first to be held in the historic venue at the foot of the Acropolis. Designer Vassilios Kostetsos presented his Spring/Summer 2019 collection called 'Narcissus',...

The U.S. ambassador to Greece has criticized some Greek media for their reporting of the ongoing tensions in the Aegean involving Turkish forces. Geoffrey Pyatt, speaking to U.S.-based outlet Vice News, said there had been “crazy stuff” published regarding escalating...

If there is one Greek dance that is known all over the world and loved by millions of, it is, of course, the Syrtaki. The internet is full of videos of the Syrtaki, but a recent one featuring a troupe...

The "barbaric custom" of roasting a lamb on the spit at Easter should stop, famous Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis has said. Theodorakis, a high-profile figure in Greece and abroad, was writing on his blog about animal cruelty after video emerged...

Almost immediately after the Greek government presented an initiative to attract international film productions, the authorities have refused permission to Britain's BBC to film in the archaeological site in Sounion. The Central Archaeological Council on Wednesday rejected an application to...

Greek women have fewer children than the EU average and at an older age, according to 2016 figures released by Eurostat. With an average of 1.38 children each, and at an average age of 30.3 years old, Greek women are...

A radio station manager on the Aegean island of Lesvos has posted video online showing how broadcasts spilling over from neighboring Turkey more than double those of local Greek outlets. Christos Valasellis, general manager of local station Kiss FM, used...

Greek ministers have presented a new bid to attract international film productions by funding incentives and cutting red tape. Digital Policy, Technologies and Media Minister Nikos Pappas stressed the audiovisual industry’s enormous potential, remarking that Greece has a magnificent natural...

The Evzones of Greece's Presidential Guard were honored by the Hellenic Community of Melbourne at the Greek Centre as part of the March 25th festivities. The Board of Directors of the Community held a dinner in their honor, attended by...

Following Sunday's celebrations to mark Greek Independence Day in various cities throughout Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent a warm message to Greek Canadians through his personal Facebook and Twitter accounts: "Nothing like Greek Independence Day in Papineau! Thanks...

A photo of an old man and his cat taken by an amateur photographer in Athens touched both internet users and an Italian Vogue fashion editor who together have allowed for it to go viral. The picture shows an elderly...

A Turkish fashion model has sparked controversy after claiming she turned down a job offer in Athens "because of the attitude of Greece towards our country". Merve Akkanat, who won first prize in Turkey's Top Model contest last week in Istanbul, claimed...

The Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal celebrated Greek Independence Day with its annual parade, and which was joined by Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. Thousands of Greeks came to Jean Talon Street in Montreal to celebrate and the parade...

Thousands turned to the streets of Melbourne to get a glimpse of the Evzones on Sunday parading in celebration of Greek Independence Day. “This is undoubtedly the most massive and impressive celebration of of Greek Independence Day I have seen...