Greece
Archaeology
Vergina: Where Proof of Macedonia’s Greek Origin Was Uncovered
In Vergina, a small town in northern Greece, Greek archaeologist Manolis Andronikos found proof of Macedonia's Greek roots.
Greece
October 13th Marks Death of Macedonia’s Hero Pavlos Melas
October 13th is the day that marks the death of one of the most important defenders of Macedonia's struggle for freedom, the Hellenic Army Officer Pavlos Melas.
Melas, born in 1870 in the French city of Marseille, was the son...
Archaeology
The Priceless Ancient Greek Treasures of Dion, Macedonia
In an Eden-like environment at the foot of Mount Olympus lies Dion, the sacred site of the ancient Macedonians.
Archaeology
Aegae: The Cradle of Ancient Macedonia
The archaeological site of Aegae next to the contemporary town of Vergina was the first capital of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. The site is located 65 km (40 miles) west of Thessaloniki in Northern Greece’s province of...
Greece
North Macedonia Promises to Correct Jersey Logos
Zoran Zaev said that the ongoing issue of the name displayed on the jerseys of his nation's football players is being addressed.
Culture
Greece Restores Historic Home of Pavlos Melas, Heroic Officer of Macedonia
After the renovations which commenced in August of 2019 have finally been completed, the historic home of officer Pavlos Melas has now been fully restored, and a celebration of the restoration is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13th, the 116th...
Environment
Giant Mushroom Found on Greek Mountain in Western Macedonia
While spending his August holiday exploring the forests around Mount Voio, located in the Western Macedonian region of Kastoria, Michalis Lalos came across a mushroom unlike any found in the supermarket. The gargantuan fungus weighed 8.15 kg (nearly 18...
Diplomacy
Greece Congratulates North Macedonia on Joining NATO
The Greek Foreign Ministry congratulated the Republic of North Macedonia on officially becoming a member of NATO in a tweet posted on Friday.
"We congratulate the Republic of North Macedonia that joins NATO as the 30th member of our alliance....
Greece
Second Day of Thick Fog Causes Disruption at Thessaloniki's Macedonia International Airport
Friday was the second consecutive day with significant delays and disruptions at Thessaloniki's Makedonia International Airport due to the heavy fog with which the city was blanketed.
The visibility at Thessaloniki's main airport hub was constantly changing on Friday morning, due...
Archaeology
Authorities Approve Restoration of Ancient Amphipolis Monument in Macedonia
The Central Archaeological Council of Greece (KAS) unanimously approved a study on how best to stabilize, restore and display the Casta Hill Monument at the Amphipolis archaeological site in Serres, Central Macedonia.
The study was approved in a meeting held...
Diplomacy
Greece Reiterates Support for North Macedonia's EU Accession
Greece's Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias on Tuesday reiterated Athens's support for the EU accession prospects of North Macedonia during a meeting with his counterpart Nikola Dimitrov in Skopje.
Dendias did however underline that this depends to a great extent...
Diplomacy
Greece Highlights Conditions for North Macedonian, Albanian EU talks
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday expressed his government's support for the EU aspirations of North Macedonia and Albania, but added that the two countries must fully respect international agreements as well as the rights of ethnic groups.
Addressing an...
Art
Former Google Executive Steve Vranakis Created ”Macedonia the Great” Logo
Former Google executive-turned Greek government adviser Steve Vranakis has been credited for the creation of the new, official commercial trademark which will be used for all products originating from Macedonia.
Vranakis, who was hired recently by the conservative government as...
Business
''Macedonia the Great'': Greece's New Official Trademark for Macedonian Products
The new, official commercial trademark which will be used for all products originating from Macedonia, Greece was presented during the Thessaloniki Summit on Thursday.
This move is part of 2018's Prespa Agreement and the resulting implications it caused in commerce, as...
Diplomacy
Greece Warns North Macedonia it Must Adhere to Prespa Agreement
The Greek government will “continue to closely monitor” North Macedonia's full adherence to its obligations according to the Prespa Agreement, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday.
Charging North Macedonia's Prime Minister Zoran Zaev with “once again taking advantage of...