Greece
Greece
The Balkan Wars in the Powder Keg of Europe
The Balkan Wars in 1912 and 1913 resulted in significant territorial realignments in the Balkans. The Ottoman Empire lost almost all of its remaining European territories, including Macedonia, Albania, and parts of Thrace. This reshaping of borders had long-lasting...
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Greece Among Highest in Europe for Vacant Houses
Greece has one of the highest rates of vacant houses in Europe, according to a report by the Eteron Institute for Research and Social Change.
Vacant houses in Greece are mostly concentrated in large urban centers, the research highlights, with...
Greece
Greek Resistance to WWII Axis Forces Longest in Europe
Greek resistance to the Axis powers during the Second World War was the longest of all the nations of Western Europe, with the exception of the UK, which was never occupied outside of the Channel Islands.
According to historical records,...
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River Cave Aggitis in Greece Among the Most Spectacular in Europe
The Aggitis river cave, is one of the largest and most spectacular river caves in all of Europe, it is located in northern Greece, near the city of Drama.
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The Greek Beauty Queen Crowned “Miss Europe”
Aliki Diplarakou was the first Greek woman to be crowned “Miss Europe” in February 1930. However, this Greek beauty was far from just a pretty face. Well-educated, independent, and articulate, Diplarakou confounded prejudices about beauty pageant contestants.
She was a...
Europe
Dassault: The Greek Connection of One of Europe’s Wealthiest Families
Dassault Aviation is the company behind the Rafale aircraft that Greece has acquired to help protect its borders.
Europe
Santorini is the Most Popular Destination in Europe
A map produced by researchers has revealed that the Greek island of Santorini is the most popular tourist destination in Europe.
Using Google search data, the researchers created a map that incorporates the most-searched European holiday destinations by residents of...
Archaeology
Oldest Bridge in Europe Still in Use Found in Greece
Perhaps the oldest bridge in Europe that is still in use today can be found in Greece, and it is named the Arkadiko Bridge.
Europe
Greece Nominated for Best European Film Location Award: How to Vote
Chiliadou Beach, on the Aegean side of the Greek island of Evia, has been nominated for this year's renowned Best European Film Location Award.
The award is presented by the European Network of Film Commission (EUFCN). The beach was proposed...
Europe
Greek City of Eleusis Named Europe’s New Culture Capital
Eleusis has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2023, making it the fourth Greek city in a row to host the institution.
Attica's treasures already attract thousands of visitors, including a high volume of artists from all over...
Europe
Travelers Name Greece Top Pick in Europe for Its Beaches
Greece has been named the most popular destination in Europe for beach-passionate travelers this year, according to the 2022 Best Beaches Index published by vacation rentals search engine Holidu.
Based on Google rankings, Holidu’s “Most Popular Countries for Beaches in...
Europe
Tentoglou Wins Long Jump Gold, Sets Record at European Championship
Olympic gold medalist and 2021 champion Miltiadis Tentoglou retained his European long jump title and set a new championship record.
Environment
Greece Boasts One of the Oldest Oak Trees in Europe
An ancient oak tree in northern Greece is believed to be among the oldest surviving tree of its kind in Europe.
Environment
Greek Swimming Waters Among Top Three Cleanest in Europe
Some of the best swimming waters in Europe can be found in Greece, according to data recently released by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
In order to determine the quality of swimming waters across the European Union, Albania, and Switzerland,...
Animals
Greece Has the Largest Number of Goats in Europe
According to a recent study by Eurostat, Greece has the largest number of goats in the EU.