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Meze, or Mezedes are the very DNA of Greek food. By Giorgio Pintzas Monzani A sip, a bite, a word. For those who know the world of meze closely, you can easily find yourself in this sentence. For those who are...

A recent scientific study focusing on the horror movie genre has shed light on the scariest films ever produced. With the help of advanced technology, researchers analyzed viewers’ physiological responses during specially organized screenings. The study, known as the...

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson made history as the first wrestler to be immortalized as a waxwork in Paris' Musee Grevin, surprising fans. The highly anticipated wax figure of the actor and former professional wrestler was unveiled at the prestigious Musée...

The Moirai, usually also known as the Fates, stand for the idea of destiny in Greek mythology.

In a recent scientific report, experts have presented concrete proof that people in Ancient Europe really enjoyed munching on seaweed and freshwater plants. This curious culinary habit spanned from the Mesolithic era to the early Middle Ages. This discovery raises...

The Oxi Day Foundation announced the honorees who will receive the Oxi Service and Courage Awards on Monday, October 23rd, a few days before the anniversary of the historic "Oxi" (No) Greece said in 1940 to the fascist designs...

Having a 18,600-seat auditoriums and immersive video and audio capabilities, which include a 18K resolution wraparound interior LED screen, speakers with beamforming and wave field synthesis technologies, and 4D physical effects such as wind and haptic seats, the Sphere...

Angelina Jolie was spotted getting onboard a yacht during the last day of filming Maria in Greece. Scenes of the film which is about the tumultuous life of famed Greek opera diva Maria Callas,  are shot in Pyrgos on the Peloponnese. https://twitter.com/ilialive_gr/status/1714200471790063831 Local...

A new study shows that the quality and taste of beer is going down, and it might become more expensive in bars due to climate change. Experts warn beer prices could rise in the future for British and European...

Aliki Diplarakou was the first Greek woman to be crowned “Miss Europe” in February 1930. However, this Greek beauty was far from just a pretty face. Well-educated, independent, and articulate, Diplarakou confounded prejudices about beauty pageant contestants. She was a...

Kevin Spacey performed William Shakespeare's Timon of Athens, a play with a powerful message about cancel culture that prevails in the modern world. In his first appearance on stage since being acquitted of sexual assault charges in London in July,...

Angelina Jolie is currently in Greece for the filming of Maria, the biopic of the tumultuous life of famed Greek opera diva Maria Callas. The famous Hollywood actress was in Pyrgos on the Peloponnese and specifically at the Apollo theater, where...

For Greeks living abroad, it becomes a constant desire to discover flavors that make them feel closer to home. Greek bakeries in New York serve that exact purpose—to enrich people’s lives with traditional delicacies they grew up loving. New York's...

With more than 200 music albums in 12 different languages -- including Mandarin Chinese and Corsican -- Nana Mouskouri certainly has reason to celebrate 89 years of an extraordinary life. Born in Chania, Crete on October 13, 1934, the singer...

Although Greeks already feared Tuesday the 13th as a day marred by misfortune, the Anglo-Saxon culture that has heavily influenced the country through movies, television, and the internet in the past decades has brought Friday the 13th to the...