LATEST NEWS FROM GREECE AND THE WORLD

SUBSCRIBE NOW ›

Greek news

events

Greek Hip-Hop Legends Imiskoumbria Thrill Fans at 30-Year Reunion

Greek hip-hop pioneers Imiskoumbria celebrated more than three decades of music with a second consecutive sold-out performance at Release Athens on July 3, 2026,...
Culture

Rotunda in Thessaloniki: The Oldest Surviving Church in Greece

The Rotunda, built by Roman emperor Galerius in 306 AD, is the oldest of Thessaloniki's churches and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built...
Greek News

Why Aristotle Onassis Never Believed His Son Died by Accident

When Alexander Onassis died following a devastating plane crash in Athens on January 23, 1973, Aristotle Onassis refused to accept that it had been...
Greek News

The Corinth Canal: The Timeless Engineering Marvel of Greece

The Corinth Canal, one of the most important infrastructure works of the modern Greek State, was inaugurated on July 25, 1893. Many believe that...
Greece

Northern Greece Blanketed by Toxic Smoke After Huge Factory Fire

A severe fire that erupted in the Oraiokastro suburb of Thessaloniki late Saturday night has covered the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki in a...
Greek News

Turkey Denies August 15 Liturgy at Panagia Soumela for Third Consecutive Year

For the third consecutive year, the historic Panagia Soumela monastery in Turkey’s Black Sea region (Pontus) will not host a Divine Liturgy on August...
Diaspora

George Stephanopoulos Reflects on His Greek Roots in Candid New Interview

For renowned journalist and Good Morning America co-anchor George Stephanopoulos, the journey of his family is a testament to the resilience of the Greek...
Greek Food

Greek Macaroni and Cheese: The Perfect Summer Dish

Greek macaroni and cheese is an easy-to-make dish perfect for the summer months. Macaroni is the ultimate comfort food for many people across the...
Animals

Puppy Dies After Consuming Toxic Pufferfish Washed Ashore in Greece

A pet dog died on a beach in Crete, Greece within 30 minutes of consuming a toxic pufferfish that had washed ashore. The incident...
Greek News

July 4, 2004: When Greece’s Football Win Stunned the World

On July 4, 2004 Greece won Euro 2004, the primary European football competition, in one of the greatest shocks in the history of football.

Greek Videos & Short Docs

Greek Culture and Entertainment

Africa

George Stravelakis: The Enslaved Greek who Became Ruler of Tunisia

George Stravelakis, sometimes called "Halkias," was an enslaved Greek man from the island of Chios who rose to become the Prime Minister of Tunisia...
History

Bible Account of St. Paul’s Shipwreck May Point to an Island Close to Greece, Not Malta

There is an account of Saint Paul experiencing a dramatic shipwreck on his way to Rome in the Bible's Book of Acts. The traditional...
Greece

The 200 Greeks Executed by Nazis on May Day

On May 1, 1944, 200 Greeks were executed by the German Nazis occupying Greece during the Second World War. The executions were initiated as...
History

Why the Church Always Needed an Empire: Byzantium and the Rise of Moscow as the “Third Rome”

In 1393, as the Byzantine Empire was in decline, Patriarch of Constantinople Anthony wrote to Grand Prince Basil I of Moscow, protesting the omission...
Greece

Greek Professor Keeps Music from Cycladic Islands Alive

A Greek professor is compiling an enormous online archive of historic music from the Cycladic Islands, the first collection of its kind.
Greek News

Greece Among Top Five Travel Destinations for 2025

Greece keeps shining bright on the international tourism stage and is among the world's top five travel destinations for the summer of 2025, ranking...

TRAVEL

Greece’s Epirus Riviera: Crystal Clear Waters and Secret Coves of the Ionian Sea

The coasts of the Greek mainland hide a multitude of mesmerizing locations promising unforgettable moments to fortunate travelers. The Epirus Riviera in the northwestern...

The Best Islands for Your Family Vacation in Greece this Summer

When planning your family vacation to Greece, it is important to select the appropriate destination so you have an unforgettable experience.

Greece Rises as Top Coolcation Destination Amid Autumn Surge

Greece is rapidly positioning itself as one of Europe’s top destinations for the growing coolcation movement—the trend of going on vacation in milder climates...

Ten Castles in Greece That Will Take Your Breath Away

Greek castles remind us of impressive stories from their epic past, some ranked among the best-preserved buildings in Europe.

Haliacmon: The Longest River in Greece Is Full of Ancient Secrets

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...

Corfu’s Ghost Village: Ruined Stone Mansions and Timeless Echoes

Old Peritheia is the oldest village of Corfu, located in the heart of Mount Pantokrator. Ruined stone mansions and semi-ruined temples with forever-muted bell...

Ancient Greece

What Was the School of Pythagoras in Ancient Greece?

Some of the most influential and noteworthy philosophers and scientists in history were from Ancient Greece. Pythagoras is one of the most famous and...

Unknown Gods of Greek Mythology and Their Strange Powers

Greek mythology is full of unknown gods that remained in the shadows of the more well-known ones, such as Zeus, Ares, or the patroness...

How Did Democracy and Slavery Coexist in Ancient Athens?

Of all the things ancient Greece gave humanity, few are truly as valuable as democracy. Starting from the ancient Athenians who invented this form...

Ancient Greek Sanctuary of the Olympian Gods Still Stands on Samothrace

Samothrace, a small, rocky Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea, has a storied past that belies its diminutive size. One of the most rugged...

Beyond the Venus de Milo: The Wealth of Antiquities on the Greek Island of Milos

The Greek island of Milos is best known for its antiquities, especially the Venus de Milo, but its archaeological wealth extends far beyond a...

Margites, the Archetypal Fool: Could This Be Homer’s Lost Comedy?

The story of Margites is a fascinating example of an early ancient Greek comedy that predates much of the conventional literature we all know....

Greek Recipes by Nostimo

Recipe: Zuchini Fritters Filled with Halloumi Cheese

These Greek Zucchini Fritters recipe filled with halloumi cheese will be a hit on the table and a great appetiser for your special occasion...

Savory Vasilopita Appetizers: A Unique Recipe by Giorgio Pintzas Monzani

You can't deny it, we all have Vasilopita leftovers every year that we don't know how to use, so why not create some savory...

Toursi: The Greek Pickles

  Pickles, kimchi, toursi: all names for one of the oldest known preparations. Pickles are a culinary tradition almost all over the world, thanks to...

Three Tasty Greek Yogurt Recipes to Try at Home

Treats made from Greek yogurt can add an interesting and tasty dimension. Once hard to come by outside of Greece, the country’s famed yogurt is now...