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Greek Tennis Sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas Wins Monte-Carlo Masters
Stefanos Tsitsipas won the final of Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters beating sixth seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets ( ) on Sunday.
FAITH Endowment Offers $2.57 Million Grant for St. Nicholas Shrine
FAITH, an Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism, has issued a grant of $2.57 million towards St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Vegan Diet Has Deep Roots in Traditional Greek Food
The vegan diet, which is a huge trend across the globe, has deep roots in traditional Greek food experts say.
How Lamb, Chocolate and Eggs Became Easter Traditions
Around Greece, people are gearing up to celebrate Easter with friends and family. While many Greek Easter celebrations are unique to the country, there...
Market Economy Thrived in Ancient Greece, 3,000 Years Before Previously Believed
an international team of researchers claim that market economy thrived in Ancient Greece 3,000 years before previously believed.
Scientists Solve Mystery of High Quality Sound at Theater of Epidaurus
The ancient mystery of the great sound quality at the ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus has finally been solved, researchers posit.
Coronavirus Deaths in Greece Approach 10,000
Greece confirmed 2,411 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 7 of these identified at entry points to the country
Tsitsipas Cruises into Monte-Carlo Masters Final
Stefanos Tsitsipas raced past Daniel Evans 6-2, 6-1 at the Monte-Carlo Masters to move one win away from his maiden trophy at the level.
Diaspora Sends Hundreds of Proposals to Mark Greece’s Bicentennial
The Greek Diaspora has sent hundreds of proposals for actions and events marking Greece's bicentennial, "Greece 2021"
German Cruise Operators Relaunch Sailings in Greece
German cruise operators TUI and AIDA will restart their cruise program for Greece in May, it was announced on Friday.
Greece, Cyprus, Israel, UAE Forge Common Front in the Mediterranean
Greece, Israel, Cyprus and the UAE said on Friday they would seek to deepen their cooperation in fields ranging from energy to fighting COVID
New Orleans: America’s First Greek Community
The first Orthodox Church in the US was established in New Orleans in 1864, built in 1866, by Greek merchants.
The Story Behind the First Greek Flag
The first Greek flag was made on the island of Skiathos at the Holy Monastery of Evangelistria in the year 1807.
The Antikythera Mechanism: New Research Uncovers Secrets of the World’s First Computer
Scientists discovered that the Antikythera Mechanism was an elaborate construction of gears which controlled dials tracking the planets.
The Greek Scientist Whose Work Could Help Exploration of Mars
Konstantinos Giapis, a professor of chemical engineering at Caltech invented a completely new way of producing oxygen from carbon dioxide.
George Sirian — From Survivor of Psara Massacre to Pillar of the US Navy
The life story of George Sirian, who escaped a massacre to be adopted by an American naval officer, is a miracle of the Greek Revolution.
‘All for Blue’ Environmental Group Keeps Greek Seas Blue
The environmental group All for Blue, active for 10 years, has removed 32 tons of waste from the Greek islands since 2018.
The Five Best Crowd-Free Tourist Destinations of Greece
Greece is well known for its thousands of beaches that are tourist magnets, bringing millions of travelers every year to the country.
Hydra Offers History and Stunning Beauty in Complete Serenity
Hydra has long been a destination for artists, musicians, and free spirits inspired by its stunning natural beauty and vibrant port town.
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.
YouTube’s Globetrotting Greek Family
A four-member Greek family are a YouTube sensation through their often funny, and even more often unlikely adventures as they tour the globe.
Nymphaio, The Fairy-Tale Village of Northern Greece
Nymphaio is a beautiful village located just outside Florina in West Macedonia, Greece.
The Greek Island of Paxos, A Serene Gem in the Ionian Sea
Paxos, also called Paxoi and Antipaxoi, offers another side of Greek culture, full of art, history, and stunning landscapes.
An Ancient Greek Approach to Risk and the Lessons it Can Offer the Modern World
The ancient Greek approach to risk teaches us lessons that men and women had to endure in their time and compare them to modern life.
Ancient Salamis Reveals More Long-Lost Secrets
The latest archaeological discoveries on the historic island of Salamis, off the coast of Attica, Greece, shed new light on the life in the...
Greek Goddess the Sphinx Embodied Concept of Knowledge as Power
One of the most recognizable figures of antiquity, the Sphinx, took many forms in the civilizations of Greece, the Near East and Asia.
Why Did Ancient Greeks Recline to Eat and Drink?
Surviving images on countless works of art, including pottery, frescoes, wine cups, and sculptures, frequently depict ancient Greeks reclining on one side to eat...
Ancient Cities Lost Under the Aegean Sea in Greece
The idea of ancient cities lost underwater for centuries might seem like something out of a movie. After all, the legend of Atlantis has...
How a Pandemic Affected Ancient Greek Wars
Throughout history, a plague, or pandemic, has affected the outcome of Ancient Greek wars, as studies by historians and medical scientists suggest
Recipe: Imam Baildi aka Greek Stuffed Eggplants
Here's a traditional recipe of Imam baildi, aka Greek stuffed eggplants, a Greek favorite dish. Try it with our favorite olive oil: https://goo.gl/AJgSH2 from...
Tsoureki: Greek Sweet Bread Recipe
Tsoureki, the Greek sweet bread is a favorite delicacy throughout the Christmas and Easter holidays in Greece. Here's our recipe: In a mixer: 6 eggs and...
Kalitsounia: Sweet Cretan Pastries Recipe
Kalitsounia is an amazing cheese-filled sweet pastry traditionally made on the Greek island of Crete. Here's our authentic recipe: For the filling: • SWEET MIZITHRA OR...