Greece

"The Greek-American community, either in Greece or in the USA, is voting massively Republican," the Chairman of the Hellenic chapter of the group Republicans Overseas, Jonathan Constantine, tells Greek Reporter just three weeks ahead of the election. "Greek-Americans in Greece...

The consular section of the US Embassy in Greece issued a statement on Friday urging American citizens who are currently in Greece to apply for an extension if they cannot leave the country due to the ban on certain...

Google has published its “Year in Search” data about 2014 which revealed that Britons are mostly searching about "rising holiday destinations." The list of holiday destinations that showed the largest increase included Greece in the fifth place. Meanwhile, Italy was placed...

The World Cup wasn't long into its first game between host Brazil and some other team when one of the players from one of the teams, breathed on by a rival, went down faster than a two-dollar hooker in...

The Thessaloniki Documentary Festival (TDF) presents the film 'Greektown, New England' on the 9th and 10th of March, that constitutes a journey through the Greek-American communities of New England. The film portrays a group of Americans of Greek descent, first,...

When Americans arrive in Athens, there are a variety of typical reactions. My, what tiny cars you have! No toilet paper in the toilets- you’re kidding, right? My, I've never smelt more strongly of cigarette smoke! What do you mean, you...

Two US nationals were arrested two days ago at the Athens International Airport.  The arrest was made after more than six skulls were found in their luggage.  The Americans were released on Friday after authorities accepted their explanation that they had bought the skulls...

The mass-produced Liberty ships that played a significant role during WWII eventually helped Greece become the world's leading maritime power. Although British in concept, the design was adopted by the United States for its simple, low-cost construction. Mass-produced on an...

Many people come to visit Greece with a mission in mind – to visit Olympus, the mountain of the ancient Greek gods.

Ayios Ioannis Church in Argos was the site of a commemoration of the life of notable former slave and American philhellene James Williams.

The fate of Greek orphans of the 1821 Revolution in the US is but a footnote in the history of the glorious uprising against the Turks. Nonetheless, it is definitely a fascinating one. What happened to some children who lost...

On Friday, US President Joe Biden issued a proclamation marking Greek Independence Day on March 25th as "A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy." The proclamation, issued by the White House, commemorated the deep historical bonds between...

The Greek War of Independence erupted into the the early nineteenth century as Europe was being shaken to its roots by riots in many nations.

Matchmaking, the practice of putting two people together in marriage, has existed across many cultures of the world, Greece included.

Traditionally, the great feast of the Epiphany marks the end of the extended period of Christmas holidays in Greece. Each year on January 6, hundreds of thousands of Greeks and visitors participate in the rich traditions that are observed in...