Europe
Greece Marks Europe Day 2021 with Acropolis Ceremony
The flags of Greece and the European Union were raised at the Acropolis early on Sunday in celebration of "Europe Day 2021".
15 Sayings Greek Mothers Tell Their Children
Greek mothers get kind of "traditional" when it comes to their children, always repeating several cliché sayings that make children laugh
Greek Author Auguste Corteau Breaks into the World Market
Greek author Auguste Corteau will hit bookshelves in the English-speaking world with a deeply personal and funny novel set in Thessaloniki.
Mother’s Day in Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks had a lot of respect for the mother and honored her accordingly as the life-giver, centuries before Mother's Day was celebrated
Sister Nectaria: The Only Greek in Kolkata Is Mother to Thousands
A Greek Orthodox nun in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India has become a symbol of the eternal fight against poverty, illiteracy, child trafficking and prostitution...
Spartan General Pausanias Lived in Society Woven Around Honor Alone
Spartan general Pausanias lived a life which encapsulated the Ancient Greek city state, killed by his own people for allegedly betraying it.
Ouzo, The Spirit of the Greek Summer
The anise-flavored drink Ouzo is deeply connected with the nation of Greece. It is simply the spirit of Greek summer which no one can copy.
Internationally-Renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay Spotted in Mykonos
Internationally-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay was spotted filming with his crew in Mykonos on Saturday believed to be a series on Greek food.
Greece Registers 68 Coronavirus Deaths on Saturday
Greece announced on Saturday it has registered 68 coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total of pandemic victims to 10,978.
Greece, Italy Back Vaccine Patent Waiver — Nein from Germany
Greece, France and Italy supported President Biden's initiative to waive patents for the Covid-19 vaccine during an EU Summit
Ten Majestic Aegean Sea Churches in Greece Dedicated to the Virgin Mary
There are a large number of Aegean churches throughout Greece Some humble and unpretentious here is a list of the most majestic.
The Oldest Street in Athens and Europe
The oldest street in Athens, and the whole of Europe, is about 2,500 years old -- and is located in the Plaka neighborhood.
Hot-Air Balloons: A Unique Greek Easter Spectacle
A tradition that Greeks have adopted for Easter is sending glowing hot-air balloons into the night sky in celebration of “Christ Resurrected”
Alexander the Great Tomb: New Theory Points to Exact Location
The location of the tomb of ancient Greek leader Alexander the Great remains one of the greatest mysteries in history.
The Greek-Australian Who Transforms Hospitalized Kids into Superheroes
Greek-Australian Jason Sotiris, in his quest to improve hospital life for children created superhero hospital gowns.
Karpathos: The Greek Island Where Women Dominate
Karpathos, the second-largest island in the Dodecanese island chain, is a place where women dominate.
Experts Say First Pre-Human Lived in Northern Greece-Balkan Area
Researchers have found evidence that the first pre-human, or hominin, walked in the Northern Greece-Balkans area, not Africa.
Theodoriana: The Fairy Tale Greek Village with the Double Waterfall
The breathtaking village of Theodoriana, nestled in the Tzoumerka mountain range in Greece, looks like something out of a fairy tale.
Lake Plastiras: Greece’s Idyllic Man-Made Lake that Looks Like Switzerland
Lake Plastiras, located in central Greece, is known as "Little Switzerland" for its idyllic landscape that resembles the Swiss Alps. The stunning blue lake...
The Awe-Inspiring Natural Landscape of Greece’s Zagori
Zagori is an awe-inspiring natural landscape with an incredibly well-preserved network of 46 villages and features national parks, rivers and waterfalls.
The Hidden Treasures of Olympus, the Mountain of the Greek Gods
Many people come to visit Greece with a mission in mind – to visit Olympus, the mountain of the ancient Greek gods.
Top 10 Greek Islands for Family Vacations
With Greece set to reopen for tourists on 14th May, here is a selection of Top 10 destinations in the Greek islands for family holidays.
Trizonia: The Unknown Greek Island Onassis Almost Bought
This is the famed island which, after visiting it in the 1960’s, Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis attempted to buy.
The Greatest Quotes of Ancient Greece’s Stoic Philosophers
Stoicism was one of the philosophical movements of the Hellenistic period, founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC
Talos: The Giant Mythological Robot Protecting Crete
The legend of Talos, the Ancient Greek robot, can be given an impressive distinction: it birthed the first humanoid robot in history.
Cyrene: The Stunning Ancient Greek City of Libya
Cyrene was an ancient Greek and later Roman city in Libya. It was the oldest and most important of the five Greek cities in the region.
Daily Life in Ancient Greece: What it Was Like to Live in Athens and Sparta
Life in ancient Athens and Sparta, although both in Greece, was so different that the city-states seem completely foreign to each other.
How Ancient Greeks, Romans Controlled the Spread of Disease
Ancient Greeks and Romans got a surprising number of things right about how disease spreads and the importance of airflow for public health.
Ancient Cemetery for Infants Discovered on Greek Island
The study of the largest ancient Greek cemetery for infants found on Astypalea island in Greece continues, shedding light on the goddess of childbirth
Chaniotiko Boureki: Cretan Veggie Pie recipe
Boureki is a delicious Cretan veggie pie and here is our traditional recipe on how to make it Ingredients POTATOES 35oz / 1kg ZUCCHINI 35oz / 1...
Phyllo Wrapped Feta Cheese with Truffle Honey Recipe
A traditional Greek appetizer, phyllo-wrapped feta cheese with truffle honey is easy to make and offers a delicious rich flavor.
Semolina Halva Recipe
Here's a traditional recipe fro the delicious Greek desert Halva with Semolina. Ingredients 250ml sunflower oil
14oz – 400gr semolina flour
5lb – 700gr sugar
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Greek Dakos Cheesecake Recipe
Try this Dakos Greek Cheesecake recipe for a unique cheesecake that will pleasantly surprise you and your guests. Ingredients for the base; DAKOS RUSK (kritharokoulouro) 60gr/...