Life
Food
Foods Like Ice Cream and Candy ‘Addictive as Cigarettes’
A recent study reveals that indulgent foods like ice cream, fries, and candy might be just as hard to resist or are as addictive as cigarettes or hard drugs. This study, which looked at 281 different research projects from...
Food
Mediterranean Diet Can Help Burn Belly Fat Caused by Aging
A recent study conducted by the Prevencion con Dieta Mediterranea-Plus (PREDIMED-Plus) team has uncovered some promising findings. It was found that when people follow the Mediterranean diet and stay active, they can combat physical changes that come with getting...
Business
Little Athens: The New Residencies at Hellinikon, Europe’s Largest Urban Park
Little Athens is the name given to the latest residential neighborhood of The Hellinikon, Europe's largest urban regeneration project, south of the Greek capital.
LAMDA Development announced that amid significant sales velocity across Hellinikon's residential offerings, Little Athens will bring...
events
The Week Wall Street Crashed
This week marks the anniversary of the 1929 Wall Street Crash that plunged America into the Great Depression. It began on October 24th with the drastic fall of share prices on the New York stock exchange. Black Thursday, as...
Greek News
Beach in Greece Voted as the Best European Filming Location
Chiliadou Beach on Evia in Greece was recently awarded as the Best European Filming Location of the Year by the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN).
The beach of the Aegean Sea was featured in Triangle of Sadness and is the...
Culture
The Customs and Traditions of a Typical Greek Wedding, Explained
Greek weddings are festive events with many traditions stemming from both the Greek Orthodox church and from cultural superstitions.
Ancient Greece
Meze, the DNA of Greek Food
Meze, or Mezedes are the very DNA of Greek food.
By Giorgio Pintzas Monzani
A sip, a bite, a word. For those who know the world of meze closely, you can easily find yourself in this sentence. For those who are...
entertainment
Study Reveals Scariest Horror Movies in History
A recent scientific study focusing on the horror movie genre has shed light on the scariest films ever produced. With the help of advanced technology, researchers analyzed viewers’ physiological responses during specially organized screenings. The study, known as the...
Celebrities
Dwayne Johnson Becomes the First Wrestler Honored With a Wax Statue
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson made history as the first wrestler to be immortalized as a waxwork in Paris' Musee Grevin, surprising fans.
The highly anticipated wax figure of the actor and former professional wrestler was unveiled at the prestigious Musée...
Ancient Greece
The Dreaded Moirai, the Fates of Greek Mythology
The Moirai, usually also known as the Fates, stand for the idea of destiny in Greek mythology.
Environment
Ancient Europeans Regularly Ate Seaweed
In a recent scientific report, experts have presented concrete proof that people in Ancient Europe really enjoyed munching on seaweed and freshwater plants. This curious culinary habit spanned from the Mesolithic era to the early Middle Ages.
This discovery raises...
Diaspora
People of Service, Courage to Be Honored by Oxi Day Foundation
The Oxi Day Foundation announced the honorees who will receive the Oxi Service and Courage Awards on Monday, October 23rd, a few days before the anniversary of the historic "Oxi" (No) Greece said in 1940 to the fascist designs...
entertainment
Las Vegas Sphere Premieres Its First Feature Film in 18K
Having a 18,600-seat auditoriums and immersive video and audio capabilities, which include a 18K resolution wraparound interior LED screen, speakers with beamforming and wave field synthesis technologies, and 4D physical effects such as wind and haptic seats, the Sphere...
Greek News
Angelina Jolie Filming Maria Callas Spotted in Greece
Angelina Jolie was spotted getting onboard a yacht during the last day of filming Maria in Greece.
Scenes of the film which is about the tumultuous life of famed Greek opera diva Maria Callas, are shot in Pyrgos on the Peloponnese.
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Environment
Climate Crisis Will Change Taste of Beer, Making It More Expensive
A new study shows that the quality and taste of beer is going down, and it might become more expensive in bars due to climate change. Experts warn beer prices could rise in the future for British and European...