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Greece Secures 7 Firefighting Aircraft From Canada During Mitsotakis-Trudeau Meeting

Greece signed the acquisition of seven state-of-the-art DHC-515 firefighting aircraft from the Canadian Commercial Corporation.

Greek Students From Athens to Sydney Celebrate Independence Day

Greeks from Athens to Sydney celebrated Greek Independence Day and the Greek War for Independence with parades on Sunday.

Apple TV Now Offers Ertflix, Greek Public Broadcaster Streamer

ERTFLIX, the streaming service of the Greek Public Broadcaster ERT, has become available to international audiences on Apple TV.

Why Orthodox and Catholic Easter Will Never Coincide After 2700

This year, Catholic and Greek-Orthodox Christians -- who use different liturgical calendars -- celebrate Easter almost one month apart.

The Greek Flag Through the Centuries

The Greek flag, much like Greece itself, has transformed substantially throughout the country's long history.

“OK,” Is This Borrowed From the Greek Language, Too?

Ok, or okay, is one of the most frequently used words in the English language, but does it have a Greek origin? One theory on the etymology of OK is that it was originally an acronym for the Greek phrase...

The Descendants of the Greek War of Independence Heroes

The descendants of legendary heroes of the Greek War of Independence Georgios Karaiskakis, Laskarina Bouboulina and Nikitaras.

The Ancient Oath of the Greek War of Independence

The Oath of the Greek War of Independence was taken by the chieftains on March 23, 1821 after they liberated Kalamata from the Ottomans

Greek City of Kalamata Reenacts Liberation From Ottoman Rule

Citizens of Kalamata celebrated 203 years since the liberation of the city from Ottoman rule with a majestic reenactment of the events.

Manuscripts From Greek National Poet Dionysios Solomos Exhibited in Athens

Conserved manuscripts from Greek national poet Dionysios Solomos are exhibited in Athens until the end of April.

Iron Age House From the 10th Century BC Discovered in Greece

One of the earliest Iron Age houses in Greece has recently been discovered by archaeologists at Thorikos, an ancient village near the city of Lavrion, south of Athens. The discovery was made by researchers from the University of Göttingen, under...

Sole Surviving Ancient Greek Funerary Relief With Twin Babies Unveiled

The only surviving funerary relief of the ancient Greek world depicting twin babies in the same arms was unveiled in Athens.

Scientists Squeeze Diamonds to Create an Even Harder Material

Experts believe that diamonds, renowned for their hardness, could potentially be compressed to create an even harder substance. These expensive stones, formed from carbon crystals, occur naturally within the Earth's depths. Research even suggests that geological events might propel diamond...

Rigas Feraios: On the Trail of the Protomartyr of Greek Independence

Rigas Feraios was a Greek revolutionary who fought in the mountains and worked as a writer, merchant, and revolutionary agitator in the wide Balkan Diaspora forming in the states neighboring the Ottoman Empire. He had done it all. Like so...

The Top Archaeological Sites You Absolutely Must See in Greece

With Greece's rich and expansive history, it comes as no surprise that the country is adorned with countless archaeological wonders awaiting exploration. Yet, amidst this wealth of historical sites, here are the top must-visit Greek archaeological marvels that should...