Greece in Top 5 Countries in Food Waste in the EU
Greece is among the top five countries for food waste in the EU, along with Cyprus, Belgium, Denmark, and Portugal, according to global data...
Confusion in Finding Life Partner Due to Social Media, Study Says
A new study in sociology reveals that many young adults feel uncertain about who to date. Researchers found that over half of young people...
Agesilaus: The Disabled and Greatest King of Sparta
Agesilaus II, born disabled and considered to be the greatest king of Sparta and the first to go on campaign in Asia against the...
Greece Sees First Helicopter Airline for Island Travel
Greece's first and only helicopter airline, launched in late June by Hoper, offers customers the opportunity to hop between 11 island destinations around the...
The Milky Way Really Doesn’t Have That Many Stars After All
A group of astronomers from Yunnan University, the University of Utah, New Mexico State University, and the University of St Andrews have devised a...
“Open to Return Parthenon Sculptures to Greece,” UK Labour Leader Says
United Kingdom Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, the likely winner of Thursday's election, has stated that he is "open to return the Parthenon Sculptures...
Amazingly, Ants Treat Leg Injuries With Lifesaving Amputations
Researchers have made a new discovery about ants in Florida. The ants are now known to perform life-saving procedures on each other, a behavior...
Greece Hit by Brutal Storms, Rain, and 400 Lightning Strikes
Brutal storms and rain showers struck Greece today. There have been rains since this morning in several areas of the country with flooding rampant...
Archaeologists Uncovered Long-Lost Homestead of King Pompey
Archaeologists from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and a historian from Northeastern University have discovered what they believe to be the long-lost homestead...
Was Ancient Athens Truly a Democracy?
The establishment of democracy in ancient Athens was a crucial moment in human history. It was a type of governance that valued citizen participation...
Sydney Opera House Bedecked in Greek Flag for Greek Bicentennial
A spectacular scene at the Sydney Opera House as the white "sails" of the building were enveloped in a banner representing the Greek Flag.
The 200 Greeks Executed by Nazis on May Day
On May 1, 1944, 200 Greek communists were executed by the German Nazi forces occupying Greece during the Second World War. The executions were...
Volos: Greece’s Capital of Tsipouro
Nestled between the stunning Mount Pelio and the Pagasetic Gulf in the Aegean sea, Volos is a picturesque city known for its tsipouro.
Quince: Greece’s “Golden Apples” Have High Nutritional Value
Ancient Greeks called quince 'the golden apple', a fruit of high nutritional value and medicinal qualities that also symbolized love
Australia: Where Greek Migrants Got a Second Chance at a New Life
The story of how Greeks migrated from their native land to Australia is an interesting one. In 1829, the first known Greeks arrived in...
The Ancient Roman Religion That Rivaled Early Christianity
Mirthraism was an ancient Roman religion whose popularity grew at the same time as Christianity. Known also as the Mithraic Mysteries or the Cult...
Gorge Of Richtis: A Lush Hiking Destination in Eastern Crete
The Richtis Gorge in eastern Crete may not be as well known as the Samaria Gorge, but it is a lush paradise. It's a very special place.
The Greek Island of Lesbos and the Origin of the Word ‘Lesbian’
Modern English, and indeed many languages, borrow a plethora of words from ancient Greek. One particularly interesting word is "lesbian", today used to describe...
The Best Tips for an Unforgettable Family Vacation on Crete
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and its coastline of 1,046 km or 650 miles is full of some of the most beautiful...
Five Breathtaking Greek Island Monasteries Built on Cliffs
In older times, Greek monks were trying to build monasteries in places that were hidden or difficult to access in order to protect them from bandits, invaders, and conquerors.
8 Reasons to Visit the Greek Volcanic Island of Nisyros
Nisyros is one of the most beautiful Aegean islands, still untouched by tourism growth. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between Kos and Tilos. The island extends over a surface of 41 km and its coastline is 28 km long.
Uninhabited Island Destinations in Greece: Uncharted Paradise
Greece is home to thousands of uninhabited Greek island paradises, the perfect travel spots for tourists looking to go off the beaten path.
Pyrrhus of Epirus, the Ancient Greek King who Fought the Romans
Pyrrhus of Epirus (319/318–272 BC) was an ancient Greek general and statesman, widely regarded by his contemporaries and modern historians alike as one of...
Roman Defensive Wall Built to Trap Spartacus Uncovered in Italy
Archaeologists, under the leadership of Dr. Paolo Visona from the University of Kentucky, uncovered a Roman wall designed to confine Spartacus in southern Italy's...
Magnificent Palaces Were the Centers of Power in Bronze Age Greece
Between c. 1400 and 1200 BC, impressive palaces were the focal points of power for the Mycenaeans in Bronze Age Greece.
The appearance of increasingly...
Mysterious Greek Inscription on Ancient Sphinx Deciphered
A mysterious inscription on an ancient Sphinx that puzzled scientists for decades has finally been deciphered as Greek writing.
For decades, scholars examined the drawing,...
Ancient Statue of the God Apollo Uncovered at Philippi, Greece
Students at the archaeological site of Philippi, northern Greece uncovered a marble head of a statue believed to belong to God Apollo, the Ministry...
Did Ancient Greek Hero Odysseus Travel to Ireland?
Homer's Odyssey tells the tale of Odysseus returning to his home after the Trojan War. For a variety of reasons, the trip is not an...
Melomakarona – The Quintessential Greek Christmas Cookie
Melomakarona are some of the most beloved of all Greek cookies. Made with olive oil, flour, honey, and citrus, melomakarona are much healthier than...
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...
Greek Octopus Recipe for a Delicious ‘Sarakosti’
If you happen to travel to Greece during the period leading up to Easter, you will see menus and food posters that are slightly...