Greece
Ancient Greece
Did The Earth’s Fumes Drive Pythia’s Prophecies at Delphi?
Pythia's prophesies at Delphi may have been associated with fumes from the spring waters that flowed under the temple, ancient historians and modern scientists have been claiming.
"...neither her face nor hue went untransformed; Her breast heaved; Her wild heart...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Oracle of Delphi, Greece
The Oracle of Delphi has become a byword for prophecy, and many of the glories of Delphi's architecture and art have survived to this day.
Economy
Delphi Economic Forum Delves into the Post-Pandemic World
The prestigious Delphi Economic Forum will take place in person in Delphi from April 6th to 9th after two years of online and hybrid formats due to the pandemic.
Each year, the Delphi Economic Forum welcomes heads of state, policymakers,...
Economy
Delphi Economic Forum to Take Place Online June 9-12
The fifth edition of the Delphi Economic Forum, appropriately titled "The Day After" will take place online on June 9-12, after its annual meeting in the conventional form was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The four-day conference had been set...
Greece
Delphi Economic Forum Announces New Dates for 2020 Session
The organizers of the Delphi Forum, one of Greece's foremost economic conferences, issued a statement on Tuesday informing the public about the new dates for their rescheduled 2020 event.
The coronavirus outbreak caused the postponement of the fifth Delphi Economic...
Greece
Delphi Economic Forum Postponed Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Fears
The coronavirus outbreak in Europe caused the postponement of the 5th Delphi Economic Forum in Greece, as it was made public on Saturday.
The organizers issued a statement where they say that ''We have decided to postpone the Delphi Economic...
Business
Delphi Forum to Promote Greece's Delphic Maxims
The Municipality of Athens and the Delphi Economic Forum have collaborated to launch a campaign to promote Greece’s Delphic maxims – the ancient aphorisms inscribed at Delphi – internationally.
On the occasion of the 5th Delphi Economic Forum in March,...
events
Yale Researchers Convene Olive Oil Symposium in Delphi
The ancient Greeks’ center of the universe recently attracted more than 100 researchers and professionals from seven countries to an area once dedicated to the oracle of Apollo. This time, the gathering did not focus on the prophecies of...
Greece
Large Fire Breaks out Near Ancient Archaeological Site of Delphi
A large fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon near the ancient archaeological site of Delphi in central Greece.
A total of 39 fire fighters with 13 vehicles, two groups of firefighters who are on foot, six aircraft and one firefighting...
Business
Experts at Delphi Forum Say Greece Needs to Reverse Brain Drain, Lower Taxes
Renowned experts from around the world debated on the subject of the competitiveness of the Greek economy on Saturday at the Delphi Economic Forum.
Deborah Wince-Smith, President and CEO of the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils, Nicholas Logothetis the Co-Founder...
Diaspora
Delphi Forum Considers How the Diaspora Can Assist Greece
Prominent Greeks of the diaspora gathered at the Fourth Annual Delphi Economic Forum on Friday to discuss how they can be of further assistance to their homeland.
Participants to the panel, called "Mobilizing the Diaspora to Promote the Homeland," included Jimmy...
events
Delphi Economic Forum Tackles the Challenge of Inclusive Growth
The Fourth Annual Delphi Economic Forum opened on Thursday in the Greek city of Delphi. The major international conference aims to identify the most important global economic trends and assess their implications for the wider Eastern Mediterranean Region.
The forum’s agenda...
Culture
Olive Oil Tasting Day Follows Cultural Activities at Delphi
In April, the Zappeion Exhibition Hall in Athens hosted a unique tasting event featuring the 242 extra virgin olive oils that won medals at the Athena International Olive Oil Competition (ATHIOOC). Prominent chefs, diplomats, olive oil producers and exporters,...
Greece
AEK and Fans Wildly Celebrate Championship Victory in New Philadelphia
AEK Athens and thousands of fans were wildly enthusiastic about AEK earning their first Greek championship title. The team last won a title 24 years ago, with this compelling victory, AEK Athens and their fans celebrated with a parade from...
events
Delphi to Host International Olive Oil Competition
A world leader in extra virgin olive oil production, as well as the world’s third largest olive oil producer, Greece is also a leader in terms of per capita consumption. Despite this leading position, the country still needs to get...