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Apple TV Now Offers Ertflix, Greek Public Broadcaster Streamer
ERTFLIX, the streaming service of the Greek Public Broadcaster ERT, has become available to international audiences on Apple TV.
Food
The Greek Recipe for Hake (Bakaliaros) and Skordalia Eaten on March 25th
On March 25, the most important day in the calendar, Greeks traditionally eat fried hake accompanied with a garlic puree called skordalia.
Culture
“OK,” Is This Borrowed From the Greek Language, Too?
Ok, or okay, is one of the most frequently used words in the English language, but does it have a Greek origin?
One theory on the etymology of OK is that it was originally an acronym for the Greek phrase...
Celebrities
Greek-Mythology Netflix Show ‘Kaos’ Releases Trailer
The first teaser trailer for Netflix's upcoming Greek mythology-inspired series Kaos has been released, and it features Jeff Goldblum as the Greek god of thunder and sky, Zeus.
Off the back of the success of Percy Jackson and the Olympians'...
Celebrities
Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, Diagnosed With Cancer
In a deeply personal and unexpected announcement, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, revealed on Friday evening that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
This news has sent shockwaves through the United Kingdom and the...
Greek News
Own a Slice of Paradise: Uninhabited Island Near Mykonos for Sale
A small uninhabited island called Tragonisi located a few nautical miles east of Mykonos is on the market for sale and expected to fetch 50 million euros ($54 million).
According to the ad published by the real estate agency ZL...
Celebrities
Will Aaron Taylor-Johnson Be the New James Bond?
Speculation is again growing over which actor will take on the role of James Bond after reports that British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been offered the role.
British newspaper The Sun has reported that the Kick-Ass and Marvel movies star...
Greek News
Acropolis View Makes this Apartment the Most Expensive in Athens
With a price tag of 48 million euros ($52 million) an apartment with a panoramic view of the Acropolis is the most expensive house in Athens.
Sotheby's says that "Majestic" is a landmark property located on one of Athens's most...
Greek News
Greece Drops in the Rankings of the World Happiness Report
Greece has dropped in the rankings of the World Happiness Report released on Wednesday to mark the UN’s International Day of Happiness.
This year Greece dropped six places compared to 2023 and is now in 64th place among 140 nations.
The...
Environment
Hot-air Balloons Capture the Spectacular Peach Blossoms of Imathia, Greece
In the region of Imathia in northern Greece every Spring turns into a spectacular quilt of hot pink and vivid green due to the blossoms of its famed peach trees that line the entire plain.
Everyone on Earth has seen...
Culture
Why Greeks Fly Kites on Clean Monday
Clean Monday — the beginning of Lent among Orthodox Christians — is the day Greeks fly kites (which are symbolic of the Resurrection).
events
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...
Celebrities
Famous Greek Singer Vicky Leandros Falls Off Stage in Germany
World famous Greek singer Vicky Leandros tripped and fell off the stage during a concert in Hanover, Germany on Friday night.
According to German newspaper Bild, the Greek singer suddenly fell off the stage while singing one of her biggest...
Greek Food
Mastiha of Chios, Greece’s ‘White Gold’
Mastiha, often referred to as the "Tears of Chios" or the "White Gold of Greece," is a product made exclusively on the Greek island of Chios. Since antiquity, this sticky resin, which seeps from the bark of mastic trees,...
Food
Carnival Delights: The Culinary Traditions of Greek Apokries
As the vibrant parades of the Greek Carnival, or "Apokries," flood the streets of the nation, this festive season brings with it a storm of culinary traditions that are as colorful and rich as the celebrations themselves.
Apokries marks the...