Crucial Moments in Greece’s Relations With Israel and Palestine
Relations between Greece, Israel, and Palestine since Greece's restoration of democracy in 1974 have gone through phases depending on seminal events and the Greek...
Afghanistan’s Ancient Greek City and the Mystery of its Demise
The ancient Greek city of Ai-Khanoum in Afghanistan was discovered by accident in the 1960s, but its demise has captivated historians and archaeologists for...
International Show on Poros, Greece Attracts Over 100 Yachts
The island of Poros in Greece recently hosted the annual East Med Yacht Show, considered one of the largest maritime industry events worldwide.
Hundreds of...
Over 200,000 Greeks Register for Postal Voting in Euro Elections
Over 200,000 Greeks residing in Greece and 127 countries abroad have registered for postal voting in the upcoming European elections.
According to the Interior Ministry’s...
Sophia the Robot Falls in Greece
Sophia, the globally renowned humanoid AI robot, suffered a malfunction in Thessaloniki, Greece when she fell down a step at an exhibition center.
The robot...
Winner of $1.3B Powerball Jackpot Is an Immigrant Who Has Cancer
The winner of the historic $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot has been revealed as an immigrant from Laos who is battling cancer and had his...
Hymn of Kassiane Reverberates Across Greece on Holy Tuesday
The Gospels take center stage on Holy Tuesday in the Orthodox church, as Greeks move closer to the end of Lent and Easter Sunday.
Are Byzantine Monuments From Constantinople Being Covered up in Modern Istanbul?
The fate of Byzantine-era monuments in Istanbul, Turkey, formerly the Byzantine capital city of Constantinople, has been the subject of international debate, as Turkey's...
The Diet of Stone Age Hunter-Gatherers Before Agriculture
Around 11,500 years ago, farming started in the Middle East. It was a revolution for humans. Before that, people mainly hunted and gathered food,...
NASA’s Telescope Captures Sharpest Image of Horsehead Nebula
The latest images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) provide the clearest view ever of a well-known space object: the Horsehead Nebula. These...
The Greek Teacher Who Was Kidnapped by the Taliban
In October 2019 Greek teacher Thanasis Lerounis was kidnapped by the Taliban in a welfare center for the Kalash people in Pakistan
There’s More to Greek Cheese Than Just Feta
The first known mention of cheese in ancient Greece was in the epic poem the "Odyssey," when Homer describes the cheese in the Cyclops' cave.
The Mysterious Lake of Agios Nikolaos, Crete
Lake Voulismeni (Greek: Λίμνη Βουλισμένη) is an ancient lake located in the center of the city of Agios Nikolaos on the Greek island of Crete.
The English Socialite Who Caused a Stir in Greece with Famous Affairs
Jane Digby, who later became Lady Ellenborough, was one of the most famous adventuresses of her times, even having an affair with King Otto...
The Vlachs: The Proud Greeks Who Speak a Romance Language
The Vlachs, a group of proud Greeks who speak a Romance language called "Vlachika," or Aromanian, have their own distinct culture and traditions within...
Greek Assyrians Search for Justice a Century After Ottoman Pogrom
The Greek Assyrian minority in northern Iraq was driven from the oil-rich area of Mosul in the 1910s after a pogrom launched by the Ottomans
The Best Swimming Pools at Santorini Hotels
The island of Santorini in Greece has some of the best swimming pools the world over to offer as long as you know where to look.
How You Can Do Mykonos on €60 a Day
Despite its reputation as a luxury spot, you can actually go to Mykonos and enjoy what the island has to offer for a mere 50-60 euros a day.
The Charming Villages of Mount Pelion, Greece
Taking a trip to Mt. Pelion in Greece in autumn after the heat of summer is gone when the leaves change colors to beautiful...
Antikythera Island: The Peaceful Paradise at the Edge of the Aegean Sea
The isolated Greek island of Antikythera, lying at the edge of the Aegean Sea between Crete and the Peloponnese, is like paradise.
Greece: The Summer Capital of The World
A favorite tourist destination, Greece has become known as the summer capital of the world, and not without good reason.
Syros: The Lady of the Aegean Islands
Most tourists flock to famous Aegean islands like Mykonos, Paros, and Santorini, but overlook some truly spectacular destinations like Syros. This island contains the...
What Happened to the Gold Treasure of Troy’s King Priam?
Until the 19th century, when German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered the city of Troy, the focus of Homer's epic the Iliad, was considered a...
Where Was the Entrance to Hades in Greek Mythology?
Hades was the underworld of Greek mythology. As such, it was a purely mythical location. Yet despite this, the ancient Greeks associated it with...
Twelve Labors of Hercules Exemplify Greek Mythology
The Twelve Labours of Hercules occupy a special place in the pantheon of Greek mythology, exemplifying the ancient beliefs of the Greeks.
Bactria: The Ancient Greek State in Afghanistan
Bactria, a huge area in todays' Afghanistan, was the eastern edge of the ancient Greek empire, established by Alexander the Great.
10 Stunning Ancient Greek Temples
Many important ancient temples are located in Greece and other countries, such as Italy, which were then part of the ancient Greek empire.
The Varangian Guard: Vikings of the Byzantine Empire
The Vikings were a seafaring people from Scandinavia. They most famously raided in and around the British Isles and the western coasts of Europe....
Gyros Street Tacos: Delicious Greek Mexican Fusion
When the most popular street foods of two of the world's most celebrated cuisines meet, the result is Churrasco-Style Gyros Street Tacos.
Greek Gardoumbakia: Mini Kokoretsi Recipe
Greek gardoumbes, or gardoumbakia, are pieces of lamb organ meat wrapped in lamb intestines. It is a traditional Greek delicacy usually served on Easter....
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...
Greek Yogurt Pancakes: Favorite Breakfast Gets Healthy Makeover
Fluffy pancakes can switch high sugar - high cholesterol toppings such as butter, bacon or maple syrup for Greek style yogurt as a more balanced nutritious alternative.