Greece

The custom of the blessing of the oranges was observed again this year in Argos, Peloponnese, along with the tradition of the blessing of the waters at Epiphany. The blessing of the oranges is an old custom of Argos, a...

OrangeLand Sparta is an initiative based on the promotion of orange with the view to enhancing tourism in Laconia, a region in the southeastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. "The orange is a product-symbol of Laconia," the founder of Orangeland...

Citizens in Mytilene welcomed the new Development, Competitiveness & Maritime Deputy Minister Adonis Georgiadis from far-right LAOS with eggs and oranges. Local police had to protect him twice and guarantee a safe passage. Firstly, an angry crowd had gathered outside a government building...

According to an article from the Greek newspaper “Ethnos”, owners of farmlands with orange trees in Arta, Northern Greece stated that foreigners have been stealing fruits that have the ideal size for making sweets with preserved fruits in syrup...

The delicious age-old tradition in Greece of offering "spoon sweets" to visitors goes way back to the fourteenth century.

Greece is not only known for its cuisine, but also for its unique traditional liqueurs. Many of the favorites, surprisingly enough, are derived from ingredients that have amazing health benefits as well. Let's look at some unique selections that...

During her reign, Queen Elizabeth has visited 120 countries but never Greece, the birthplace of her consort, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

It's always a great idea to welcome the New Year with delicious homemade vasilopita that can come in for sweet and savory recipes. All of them are equally delicious and belong to the Greek festive season. Bake them yourself...

Two major disasters hit the city of Chania in Crete on December 8th in the space of only three years, with the loss of more than three hundred lives. On December 8, 1966, a ferry on the Chania-Piraeus route sank...

When it comes to fruit, Greece has among the best fruit anywhere on the globe with an assortment of fresh fruits that is second to none, particularly during the summer. Fruit, full of antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, not only helps...

Everyone seems to yearn to have a piece of the beautiful Greece. So why not decorate your outside space or your balcony to look like Greece?

Greek food is often considered among the most healthy cuisines in the world, as it is linked to the Mediterranean diet, which has been proven to have countless health benefits. The Mediterranean diet is the utmost example of a diet...

The birth certificate of Prince Philip, the consort of Queen Elizabeth, was unearthed recently on the Greek island of Corfu.

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and consort of the Queen of England Elizabeth II, passed away early Friday morning at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle. There was no official statement as to the cause of his...

When it comes to fruit, Greece offers among the best anywhere on the globe, with its assortment of fresh fruits and juices which is second to none. Both rich in fiber and vitamins, these wonders of the earth also...