Yearly Archives: 2015
'Norman Atlantic' Arrives in Brindisi
On December 28, 2014, passenger ship "Norman Atlantic" caught on fire. Now, six days later, Italian authorities were able to tow the burnt...
4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Zakynthos
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Ionian island of Zakynthos, Greece, on Friday morning.
The Geodynamic Institute said the quake's epicenter was 60 kilometers southwest of...
Viewpoint: The UN Silk Road Exhibition and the Byzantine-Roman Influence
"China Maritime Silk Road Antiques Photo Exhibition" was held from December 15 to 20, 2014, on the first floor of the United Nations Headquarters in...
Greek Superfoods: Good for You, Good for Greece
Two Greek clinical dieticians, Asteria Stamataki and Constantinos Xenos, wrote a book on Greek superfoods, not all widely known, but with miraculous qualities.
The book...
The Wild Magic of Meteora [Video]
Perched upon wild crags, the complex of Greek Orthodox monasteries called Meteora justify their name in Greek as each of the six monasteries looks...
Net Metering Decision Encourages Households to Install Photovoltaic Systems
Greek households will be able to offset electricity cost by installing photovoltaic systems and provide electricity both to themselves and to the power grid,...
Athens Public Transport to Issue Smart Cards
In 2016 commuters in Athens will be able to use smart cards in order to move around the city using public transport after a...
Greek Olive Oil Prices Drop Despite Demand
Prices of Greek extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) are dropping despite shortages in the 2014 harvest season of other major producers like Spain, France,...
Holiday Wishes from the Greek National Team
Sending you holiday wishes of Unity "ΟΛΟΙ ΜΑΖΙ" from the Greek National Team!
2014 was a year full of ambivalent emotions for the Greek national...