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Metropolitan of Glyfada Claims He was Unaware of Gay Baptism
The Metropolitan of Glyfada, Antonios, claims that he was unaware of all of the details regarding the Greek Orthodox baptism that Archbishop of America Elpidophoros conducted for the children of a gay couple on Saturday.
Evanggelos Bousis and Peter Dundas,...
Crime
Prominent Member of So-Called ''Greek Mafia'' Arrested in Glyfada
A prominent member of the so-called ''Greek Mafia,'' an organized group which engages in criminal activity, was arrested on Friday in Glyfada, Attica.
A man who is believed to be among the leaders of the group was arrested as the...
Art
Athens' Street Artist Sonke Presents New Works in Glyfada
The Art Dose is a new arts venue opening its doors for the first time in Glyfada's Florida Mall on March 22.
This area, which has been thought as an art gallery as well as art boutique, is the brainchild...
Greece
Athens Just Got Its Own Natural Hot Spring in Glyfada
Greek authorities have designated a stream in the southern Athenian suburb of Glyfada as being a hot spring, endorsing a decades-old demand of the local council.
The Aixoni hot spring makes Glyfada the first Municipality of Attica with a recognized...
Crime
One Dead, Three Injured in Glyfada Bar Shooting Incident
A shooting incident that took place outside a bar in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada in the early hours of Sunday morning, resulted in one death and three serious injuries.
The incident occurred at 4:40 am in the entrance...
Greece
23-Year-Old Commits Double Murder of YiaYia & Aunt in Glyfada, Athens
Two women, 84 and 59-years-old, were murdered yesterday in their apartment in Glyfada. A 23-year-old relative, who lives in the same house, attacked them with a knife and killed both women. The police found and arrested the young murderer...
Greece
The Most Beautiful Beaches Near Athens
There is much more to Athens than the Acropolis and museums. The city and surrounding suburbs are home to beautiful beaches, and Athens happens to have the longest coastline of any European capital.
Staying in Athens doesn't mean that you've...
Culture
Best Nudist Beaches in Greece
Greece has too many nude beaches to count. This list of some of the best Greek nude beaches can be used to narrow down such a plethora of options!
Greece
Greece Listed Among Best Places to Retire by Global Retirement Index
Does 2023 mark the year you plan to retire? If you answered yes, and especially if the idea of retiring abroad appeals to you, then the 2023 Annual Global Retirement Index list of the best locations to retire, compiled...
Greece
Greece Wildfires in 2022: The Sad Story So Far
This year has already been a damaging one for wildfires in Greece with the most recent example being the large blaze on Mount Penteli in Athens' northern suburbs that ignited on July 19th.
In the first few months of 2022,...
Culture
Church of Greece Protests Baptism of Children of Gay Couple
The Church of Greece's highest governing body is formally protesting the recent baptism of the children of a same-sex couple in Athens, an occasion that marked the first time a gay couple held a Greek Orthodox baptism for their...
Greece
Greece Hit With Rain, Stormy Weather
Greece was hit with strong thunderstorms on Monday bringing rain, lightning, and stormy weather across the country, which had previously been experiencing summertime heat.
Strong winds, warm temperatures, heavy rain, lightening, and even hail have all been reported across the...
Greece
Things That Set Tourists Apart from Locals at a Greek Beach
When Greeks hit the beach each summer they do it with finesse.
Greece
Priest Involved in Acid Attack At Synod Sent to Psychiatric Hospital
The priest at the center of an acid attack against the seven prelates at Petraki Monastery has been sent to a psychiatric hospital.
Crime
Greek Priest Attacks Bishops with Acid in Athens Monastery
Athens' Petraki Monastery was the scene of an almost unbelievable crime on Wednesday as a priest threw acid at six Metropolitans.