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The German Soldier Who Saved a Greek Town from Destruction

Josef H. Blechinger was a German soldier who turned out to be one of the greatest heroes of the Greek resistance and saved a town from destruction. Blechinger came to Greece as a conqueror with the German army. A few...

Video of Mysterious ‘Giant Skull’ at Meteora, Greece Goes Viral

A video of a 'giant skull,' wedged between two stone pillars at Greece's Meteora rock complex, a UNESCO-listed site at the northwest edge of the Thessaly Plain near the mountains of Pindos, has gone viral on social media. The complex,...

‘Evdokia’ the 1200-Year-Old Olive Tree on Corfu, Greece

An imposing olive tree on Corfu, known as "Evdokia" is among the oldest trees in Greece, estimated to be between 1086 and 1200 years old. A recent study by German scientists from the Dresden University of Technology (TU Dresden) determined...

Greece’s New Beach Law Bans Sunbeds on 70% of Beach

A new bill has been passed in Greece which has introduced stricter beach rules. It requires 70 percent of the space on any given beach in Greece to remain free of sunbeds. This is in an attempt to prevent...

$183B Seaside Mega City in Egypt Set to Rival Mediterranean Hotspots

A $183 billion seaside mega city, New Alamein, in Egypt, is touted to become the crown jewel of the Mediterranean, luring tourists away from traditional European holiday destinations such as Greece, Italy and Spain. Nestled along the sparkling north coast,...

Greece Among Top 5 Holiday Destinations, Says Hospitality Giant Accor

Greece is in the top 5 Southern Europe holiday destinations for those planning getaways this year, with Athens also listed among the top 'shoulder season' picks, according to French hospitality giant Accor. According to Accor's 2024 European trends report, intra-European...

What Happened to Achilles After the Iliad?

Achilles, the main character of the Iliad, remains one of the emblematic heroes of Greek mythology and modern literature for his bravery and fierceness in avenging the death of his best friend, Patroclus. Homer's epic poem, along with The Odyssey,...

Homophobic Attack Days After Greece’s First Gay Marriage Sparks Outrage

Α homophobic attack took place in the heart of Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, Saturday night. The incident began around 10:30 pm in the city's central Aristotelous (Aristotle) Square when a group of people verbally harassed two 21-year-old non-binary --as...

Haliacmon, Greece’s Stunning Longest River

Nestled in the heart of Greece's rugged landscape lies the Haliacmon River. Known to modern Greeks as ''Aliakmonas'', this river has been the nation’s silent witness. Have you ever wondered what stories the longest river in Greece could tell...