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Greek Food
Mastiha Cocktails: The Greek Summer Experience
Mastic or mastiha from the Greek island of Chios is getting traction in social media as the basic ingredient for summer cocktails.
Many bartenders and amateur connoisseurs are uploading videos of how to use the "white gold" of Chios to...
Greek News
Turkish Tourists Flock to Greek Islands During Eid Holiday
Following Greece's introduction of the visa-on-arrival program for Turkish tourists, around 20,000 Turks visited five Greek islands in the Aegean Sea throughout the nine-day Eid al-Fitr vacation, according to the Hurriyet daily.
The number of Turkish tourists visiting those Greek...
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Three Girls Die After Migrant Dinghy Hits Rocks on Chios, Greece
The bodies of three migrant girls have been recovered by the Greek coastguard after their dinghy hit rocks on Chios Island in Greece.
19 migrants were rescued and the coastguard said three patrol vessels were looking for other possible survivors.
The...
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The Top Destinations for Greek Easter
With Greek Orthodox Easter on May 5, Greeks and tourists alike are planning to rush out of urban centers to enjoy the unique holiday customs found in destinations across the country.
While there are some shared Easter traditions throughout the...
Greece
The Chios Massacre: The Worst Atrocity Committed by the Ottomans
The Chios massacre of 1822 was perhaps the worst atrocity carried out by the Ottomans against Greeks during the Greek War of Independence.
Greek Food
Mastiha of Chios, Greece’s ‘White Gold’
Mastiha, often referred to as the "Tears of Chios" or the "White Gold of Greece," is a product made exclusively on the Greek island of Chios. Since antiquity, this sticky resin, which seeps from the bark of mastic trees,...
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Nea Moni Monastery, a Historical Treasure on the Greek Island of Chios
The Nea Moni Monastery on the Greek island of Chios is a treasure from Greece's long history, now listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
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A Medieval Labyrinth: The Village of Mesta on the Greek Island of Chios
Featuring medieval architecture, Mesta is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved villages on the island of Chios.
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The Greek Islands: How Were they Named?
To find the etymology behind the names of Greek islands, one should take into account a number of factors, including ancient Greek mythology and even the geomorphology of each place.
In fact, during ancient times, the names of places were used...
Greece
Best Beaches on Chios, Greece’s Island of a Thousand Faces
Chios is the fifth-largest island in Greece, and it is a hidden gem waiting to be unveiled. Its surrounded by the sparkling, deep sapphire waters of the Aegean Sea.