Top Greek International Soccer Player Says Hardships Made Him Stronger
Top Greek international footballer Tasos Douvikas told a public event that the "many hardships" in his career gave him strength to continue.
Meta Ad-Free Model Violates Competition Law, EU Says
Last year, Meta introduced a new way for users in the European Union to pay for Instagram and Facebook without seeing ads. They hoped...
How Did the Greeks Settle the Island of Chios Anyway?
The island of Chios has been a Greek island for thousands of years. Even today, it is still a popular destination within the Greek...
Ancient “City of the Dead” With Mummy Tombs Found in Egypt
A terrifying site dubbed "City of the Dead" with more than 300 mummy tombs has been discovered in the ancient city of Aswan, Egypt.
The...
The Other Side of Greece’s Mykonos You Must See
When one hears the island name Mykonos, images of beautiful beaches, vacationing international celebrities, wild VIP parties, and fashionistas walking the narrow streets come...
Coldplay Music Video in Greece Shows Athens at Its Best
Coldplay has released a music video filmed in the Greek capital of Athens, and it truly shows the city at its best. If you...
New Nightjars Bird Species Discovered on Lesser Sunda Islands
Nightjars are medium-sized birds that are active at night and eat insects. They belong to the family Caprimulgidae and the order Caprimulgiformes.
You can find...
Filmmaker Noaz Deshe on His Greek Refugee Camp Film Xoftex
Filmmaker Noaz Deshe has recently been interviewed about the creation of his new film Xoftex on asylum seekers and Europe's right wing shift. Xoftex...
Desert Moss Can Survive on Mars, Scientists Suggest
Researchers now believe a simple desert moss might be key to establishing life on Mars. Chinese scientists have discovered that Syntrichia caninervis, a moss...
Ancient Greek Girl Buried Wearing Ceramic Flower Wreath
The skull of an Ancient Greek girl with a ceramic flower wreath has been discovered. These remains have been dated circa 400 to 300...
The Young Greek Who Started a School in Zanzibar
Renos Fountoulakis is an inspiring Greek philanthropist who, when faced with poverty in Zanzibar, decided to use education to change people's lives.
Recipe: Galaktoboureko, the Most Beloved Greek Dessert
Here's a traditional recipe for the Greek dessert galaktoboureko, aka Greek milk, or custard, pie.
Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine,...
Johnny Otis: The Greek Blues Legend Who Passed as Black
While James Brown was seen as the godfather of soul music, for many music critics Johnny Otis was considered the godfather of rhythm and...
Looted Artifacts Returned to Iraq Could Open Path for Parthenon Marbles
Looted artifacts have been returned to Iraq. The move could impact Greece's quest for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.
Greek Yiayia Totally Unimpressed with Gordon Ramsay’s Sauce
When your name is Gordon Ramsay, you're a famous chef with popular TV shows. But when a yiayia on the Greek island of Santorini...
Why Greeks Celebrate Name Days: An Orthodox Tradition
Name day is a uniquely Greek feast as people celebrate the feast of an Orthodox Christian saint, holy person or martyr they are named after
Greece’s Most Scenic Train Trips
Greece has some of the most scenic train trips in Europe. Unfortunately today, however, there are few who explore this type of travel. Yet,...
Why I Fell in Love With Greece: Filmmaker Bettany Hughes Explains
British filmmaker Bettany Hughes, who shot a fascinating documentary series in Greece, spoke of her great love for the country and its people
Exploring Greece’s Oldest Cave on the Island of Antiparos
Antiparos is a small Greek island in the southern Aegean, in the central Cyclades, and it is home to the oldest cave in Europe
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.
Kalymnos: The Best Rock Climbing Destination in Greece
Kalymnos is considered one of the best rock climbing destinations in the world.
The Five Best Crowd-Free Tourist Destinations of Greece
Greece is well known for its thousands of beaches that are tourist magnets, bringing millions of travelers every year to the country.
Artifacts in Greek Mythology That Hold Supernatural Powers
Greek mythology is full of artifacts endowed with supernatural powers, in addition to a myriad of unforgettable gods, demigods, creatures, and characters.
These items are...
The Unknown Legendary Ancestry of Greek Scientist Pythagoras
Pythagoras is one of the most famous figures from the ancient Greek world. His life is the subject of interest to many historians, and...
Ancient Greek Crown of Pure Gold Found in Box Under Man’s Bed
A British pensioner found a 2,300 year old ancient Greek crown packed with crumpled old newspapers in an old cardboard box under his bed.
Popular English Names You Had No Idea Were Actually Greek
It may come as a surprise to many parents choosing a name for their child, but many of the most popular English names are actually Greek!
Did People in Ancient Rome and Greece Love the Same Way We Do?
Since the time of ancient Rome and Greece, people have dealt with the difficult emotion of love– in all its glory and calamity –...
Democracies, Republics, and Ancient Greek Philosophy
By Dimitris Aristopoulos
Occasionally, there is discussion about how democratic Western governments truly are. Are they the type of democracy with which the ancient Greeks...
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...
Tsoureki Rolls Recipe
Tsoureki Rolls, the raisins and cinammon filled Greek sweet bread rolls are usually prepared in Greece for Easter, but are great throughout the year....
Homemade Authentic Greek Baklava Recipe
Here's an easy and authentic recipe to make the Greeks' all-time favorite dessert, baklava.
Baklava is likely one of the most famous, yet controversial, Greek...
Pastitsio Recipe, aka Greek Oven-Baked Pasta
Pastitsio is a traditional and famous Greek pasta dish topped with ground beef and bechamel sauce.
Ingredients
For the minced meat
21 oz / 600 gr ground...