Society

In a recent study exploring the past, experts have found that the Romans were ahead of their time when it came to recycling. They made use of gold impurities in silver coins and kept the environment in mind by...

The demographic collapse in Greece is becoming an "existential threat" to the future of the nation, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned on Tuesday. In his address to the conference "Demographics 2023, Time for Action", Mitsotakis pointed out that the Hellenic Statistical...

Food spending and consumption in Greece have shown significant changes in the last decade, according to a study by the Institute for Research on Consumer Goods Retailing (IELKA). Greek consumers raised their spending on basic carbohydrates such as bread by...

Many people believe in ghosts. This is a common belief in cultures worldwide. People think that when someone dies, their spirit continues to exist in another world. Ghosts are a popular topic, and many people find them fascinating. It's not...

Renowned and hidden street artist Banksy, known for painting walls anonymously, has finally recently been identified and unmasked after years of remaining unknown to the public. This well-known British artist successfully concealed his true identity, much like an undercover graffiti...

Greece has recorded a 10.3 percent decrease in births for 2022, official figures released on Monday from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) show. In 2022, the number of live births totaled 76,541 (39,558 boys and 36,983 girls), marking a 10.3...

The Greek students who saved the lives of their fellow passengers in the Tempi railway disaster will be honored in the Vatican. They were there during the tragedy, laying down their lives to save others. Nearly eight months following the...

The kiosk, or ''periptero,'' as Greeks call it, is an integral part of everyday life in Greece, selling everything from newspapers and cigarettes to snacks, soft drinks and ice creams. However, the economic crisis, the pandemic, and new consumer...

The conservative government in Greece is considering legalizing same-sex marriage and adoption for gay couples, as an openly gay politician was elected leader of the main opposition. Stefanos Kasselakis, who was married in the US to American nurse Tyler McBeth,...

The Parliament in Greece recently approved a new labor law that introduces a six-day work week and flexible working hours despite the protests of opposition parties and trade unions. Out of 300 legislators, 158 supported the law, all from the...

A missing Italian man who disappeared from his home 10 years ago, leaving behind only a suicide note, has been found alive and well in Greece

The story of Maria Pentagiotissa contains all the elements of an urban legend, yet she was a real person and some consider her to be the first femme fatale in modern Greece. Maria Daskalopoulou is said to have been born...

Greece is facing a demographic crisis with the country experiencing the lowest population reproduction rate in Europe. The situation has reached alarming proportions with more deaths occurring than births. In 2010, Greece recorded 114,766 births compared to 109,084 deaths. However,...

Research published recently suggests that Pfizer's erectile dysfunction drug Viagra can decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 69 percent. The research, which was published in Nature, found that the medication has a direct effect on brain...

Greece is in third place in Eurostat's European ranking of the age at which young people start living independently. According to recent data, on average, Greeks leave their parents' home at 30.7 years old. As of 2022, on average, Europeans...