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Valentine’s Day: The Greek Roots of the Saint of Love

Was Saint Valentine Greek? Although much of the historical information on Valentine's life is somewhat obscure, a community of Catholics on Lesvos has told Greek Reporter there are strong clues that he was either Greek or of Greek origin. This...

Ancient Greek and Roman Influences on St. Valentine’s Day

St. Valentine’s Day on February 14th is celebrated among lovers and couples as a day of affection, romantic love and commitment to each other. The chocolate and card industry flourishes on that day, with people around the world giving small gifts...

Valentine's Day Advertising Campaign Breeds Controversy in Greece (video)

The recent Valentine's Day advertising campaign for a famous chocolate brand, which features same-sex and interracial couples has fueled controversy in Greece. Lacta's campaign features twenty-eight couples kissing and hugging while holding a chocolate bar. The couples are heterosexual, disabled,...

Online Valentine's Day Purchases Soar in Greece

The value of online transactions in Greece has rocketed by a whopping 3662 percent since 2016, according to the findings of a survey published on Wednesday. The survey by MasterCard on how Greeks shop for Valentine's Day also showed that...

The Five Most Romantic Places to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Athens

On Valentine's day, the beautiful city of Athens offers some uniquely romantic spots to you and your partner to celebrate the special day. As many couples decide to spend some quality time far from busy city centers, Athens has at least five...

Romantic Couples Eye Greece for Valentine's Day

Two Greek cities have made it onto a list of the most-affordable destinations for romantic trips -- coming in handy as St. Valentine's Day gets closer. According to a survey by the travel website Hoppa, Chania on the island of Crete...

37 Natural Formations of Hearts Around the World for Valentine's Day — 2 in Greece!

Nature works in mysterious ways and as The Great American Ôravel Travel + Leisure magazine recently published, our world has offered us up some special Valentine's Day treats -- 37 breathtaking images of natural heart formations! Of the natural heart...

Greek Theologians Condemn Valentine's Day as Pagan Practice

The Union of Theologians on the Greek island of Lesbos released an official announcement condemning the celebration of Valentine’s Day. The theologians question the motives behind the organization of various events on the island and called on the islanders to...

Myriads March to Protect Macedonia Name in Thessaloniki

A massive protest against the use of the word Macedonia by FYROM is taking place at the center of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city.