Santorini Shipwreck an Environmental Time Bomb Ready to Explode
The Santorini shipwreck of the cruise ship MS Sea Diamond has been a permanent feature of the Greek islands for the last 14 years.
Coronavirus Cases Surge in Greece with 2,353 on Tuesday
The number of coronavirus cases surged today in Greece, as a total of 2,353 cases of the virus were diagnosed across the country on...
Gate to Byzantine City, Ottoman Baths Discovered under Mytilene Castle
Recent excavations undertaken by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Lesvos have revealed new Byzantine structures and baths dating back to the Ottoman era.
PM Mitsotakis to Strengthen National Health System in Covid-19 Fight
PM Mitsotakis decided that the Committee of Experts will be convened tomorrow morning to evaluate the Covid-19 epidemiological data throughout the country.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Sends Message for Women’s History Month
The relatively young prelate reached out to the Greek Orthodox women of the Americas, telling them that he realizes without them, "our parishes would be dead."
Photos of Rally in Support of Greek Terrorist Koufontinas Censored
Photographs from a rally organized in Athens in support of Dimitris Koufontinas, a convicted terrorist who is on hunger strike were censored.
Trees that Became Part of the Greek War of Independence Epic
Dozens of centuries-old trees that became part of the rich lore of the Greek War of Independence have been identified by a Greek scientist
‘Shrine’ in Turkey Turns Out to be Tomb of Ancient Greek Boxer Diagoras
A 2,300-year-old tomb in southwest Turkey—once revered as a holy Islamic site—turns out to be the tomb of ancient Greek boxer Diagoras.
Venezuela’s New Sparta, A Gem of the Caribbean
Located off the northeast Caribbean coast of Venezuela is a state with the surprising name of "Nueva Esparta," or "New Sparta."
Odyssey Banned for Violence, Sexism; Is this the End of World Classics?
Odyssey, Homer's classic was recently banned in Lawrence, Massachusetts for portraying ideas that do not conform to modern norms of behavior.
Hominid Footprints on Crete Could Change Evolutionary Theory For Good
The impressions had been made by hominids on Crete 5.6 million years ago, making them by far the oldest footprints ever discovered in Europe.
San Franscisco to Honor 200th Anniversary of Greek War of Independence
The San Francisco City Hall will be illuminated with the colors of the Greek flag on March 25, on the 200th Anniversary of the 1821 Greek War of Independence.
British Pupils Play Games Based on Ancient Greece to Understand Politics
Games and workshops based on Ancient Greece and its political figures were recently created by group of academics from the University of Exeter in England.
San Francisco Greek Film Festival to Offer Free, Virtual and Drive-In Movies
This year's San Francisco Greek Film Festival, which is set for April 16-25, 2021, will offer free, virtual film screenings.
Greece to Honor Haiti in FM’s Visit
Greece will honor Haiti for being the first nation in the world to recognize Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821.
Covid-19: Hospitals on Alert in Greece as Intubations Reach 406 Monday
Health officials in Greece are concerned about the nation's hospitals after the number of intubated patients with Covid-19 reached 406 Monday.
Impressed by Greece, Amazon Expands Further in Athens
Impressed by the entrepreneurial environment in Greece, US giant Amazon announced that they will soon open their first office in Athens.
Mediterranean Diet May Help Prevent Depression
Following a Mediterranean diet could help prevent depression, groundbreaking new psychiatric research suggests.
Coronavirus Lockdown in Greece to Gradually Ease, PM Signals
The lockdown in Greece, imposed to stem the spread of the coronavirus, will gradually ease in two weeks, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis signaled on Monday.
EU-Wide Vaccine Passport Plan to be Unveiled in March
An EU-wide vaccine passport plan will be unveiled in March, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday.
Netflix Doc Tells Story of Miraculous Cat Sanctuary on Greek Island
The efforts of a British couple to rescue all the homeless cats on the Greek island of Syros are the subject of a new documentary on Netflix.
Bringing Folk Music from Rhodes into the Modern Age
Nikos Tzellos, a young musician from Rhodes, has made it his mission to revive the folk music of his island for the modern era.
Ancient Greeks Left Their Mark in Egypt in 591 BC — in Graffiti
The urge to leave your mark for posterity is nothing new, as ancient Greek graffiti carved into an Egyptian Temple clearly shows.
The Awe-Inspiring Natural Landscape of Greece’s Zagori
Zagori is an awe-inspiring natural landscape with an incredibly well-preserved network of 46 villages and features national parks, rivers and waterfalls.
86-Year-Old Greek Baker Wows Tourists with Traditional Phyllo Flair
Giorgos Hatziparaskos, an 86-year-old baker from Crete, is one of the last people who creates the iconic Greek phyllo dough by hand.
Greek-American Yannis Dimoulis Creates Community Through Comedy
Designer Yannis Dimoulis uses his platform of over 23,000 followers to explore the often-comedic nuances of being Greek-American.
The Oldest Photograph Ever to Be Taken of the Acropolis
French photographer and draughtsman Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey took the first-ever photograph of the Acropolis of Athens in 1842.
Was Greek Philosopher Diogenes the Cynic the First Anarchist?
Greek philosopher Diogenes could have been the first anarchist, or the first satirist, or the first naturalist -- depending on the reader's point of view.
Ancient Greeks Used Dangerous Cosmetics in Eternal Search for Beauty
The Greek word "kosmetika" is the root of the English word ‘cosmetics.’ The word also meant any product that protected the hair and face.
Man Arrested for Illegal Excavation in Amphipolis
Found with a metal detector in his hand, a 68-year old man was arrested on Sunday for illegally excavating in the archaeological site of Amphipolis.
Apollo Vs Agamemnon: The Plague in Ancient Greece was Divine Wrath
The plague appeared in Greece as a weapon of divine wrath. Agamemnon, offended the priest of Apollo and the God spread pestilence among the Greeks.
Ancient Greek Spells and Charms for the Hapless in Love
By Adam Parker, PhD Candidate in Classical Studies, The Open University.
Valentine’s Day is not all love hearts and roses for everyone. For the hapless...
Recipe: Kourabiedes – Greek Christmas Sugar Cookies
In a mixer add butter (600gr), powdered sugar (100gr), and mix for 3 minutes.
In a cup with raki or vodka (25ml), add baking soda...
Galaktoboureko: Greek Milk Pie Recipe
Here's a traditional recipe for the Greek dessert galaktoboureko, aka Greek milk pie.
Syrup
SUGAR 2lb/900gr
WATER 14fl oz/400ml
HONEY 1tbsp
Boil for 3 minutes and...
Loukoumades: Greek Fried Puffs Recipe
A traditional recipe for Loukoumades, the delicious Greek fried puffs with honey.