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King Otto, the Bavarian Who Longed for His ‘Beloved Greece’

King Otto, the Bavarian prince who ruled as King of Greece from May 27, 1832 until he was deposed on October 23, 1862, was a polarizing figure who tried to bring Greece out of the chaos of revolution into...

Greek-American Author Seeks to Turn Book On His Beloved Arcadia Into Film

Dr. Nicholas Kokonis’ inner need to address how a man finds his place in the world prompted the Greek-American to write his book entitled "Arcadia, My Arcadia" as well as its sequel, "Out of Arcadia." Feeling that his native country...

10 Traditional Greek Christmas Sweets to Fall in Love With

Christmas sweets in Greece can be a tradition throughout the whole country... or just limited to one region only. What they do have in common though, is that they bring us back and remind us of our warm childhood...

How to Enjoy Greek Holiday Cookies without Feeling Guilty

The merry season is here and it usually arrives with a dose of carols and... calories! When it comes to sweets, guilt is the logical consequence of endless days indulging in pastries, cakes and, of course, the classic Christmas duo...

Five Greek Villas You'd Love to Live In

When Greek architects have inspiration, unique houses to cities, islands and villages, even in the middle of nowhere turn into a haven of serenity and luxury. This is what happens when aesthetics align with imagination and the unique Greek landscape…...

Louder than a Scream; Greek Whisper Viral Film Urges Europeans to Love

"My words are a call for a mutual hug." This is how the new short film, entitled 'In Case I Don't Die: A Greek Whisper To Europe', concludes. The viral video is asking Europeans to save Greece, save Europe and...

Ancient Love Inscriptions in Astypalea

The concept of love during the ancient Greek times isn’t that different from nowadays. The only change is the way people used to express their feelings. A lovestruck person today may use graffiti to express passion for his beloved,...

Why Greece Will Always Be My First Love

Greek-American travel blogger Joanna Kalafatis of Goroadtrippin.com explains the deep connection visitors who have been to Greece experience and why the country and its guests have built such a strong bond. I should give fair warning that this is going to be...

Saint Hyacinth, the Greek God of Love

Saint Hyacinth, the Greek god of love from Crete, is celebrated every year on July 3, the date he martyred for the love of Christ. According to the Orthodox Church, Saint Hyacinth was a steward of the Emperor Trajan, who...

Poet I.A. Nikolaidis: "I'm in love with Thessaloniki''

When you look from the office window of I.A. Nikolaidis, you can see the sun setting down across entire Thessaloniki and immediately you realize why this city is the inspiration for his poetry and other writing. And then there...

The Sexual Profile of Greek Women

According to the results of a large global survey conducted by a well-known condom company, the best gift that a man can give his partner is love. Another conclusion from the survey is that 35 percent of Greek women do...

Why Greeks Fly Kites on Clean Monday

Clean Monday — the beginning of Lent among Orthodox Christians — is the day Greeks fly kites (which are symbolic of the Resurrection).

Leonard Cohen Lives on Forever on Greek Island of Hydra

Influential singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen was continuously inspired by the Greek island of Hydra throughout his long career.

The Beatles’ Travels in Greece and the Dream to Buy an Island

More than fifty years ago, the Beatles travelled to Greece with the aim of buying an island.  By Jonathan Knott In July 1967, the Beatles were ascending new heights of fame and creative capacity. They had recently released the groundbreaking album...

A Look Back at the Aristotle Onassis and Jackie Kennedy Wedding

In October 1968, the wedding of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis and former First Lady Jacquelyn Bouvier Kennedy took place on the island of Scorpios in the Ionian sea. It was the opposite of a "fairy tale wedding," and it...