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...
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.
Greek-American Father Starts Awareness Campaign for Daughter’s Rare Illness
John Anastasiadis has created a new coloring book called "Rare Adventures" to raise funds for research and treatment of BPAN.
The Ancient Greek “Dragon Houses” Still Standing Today
There is a group of ancient homes in Greece called "drakospita," or dragon houses, even though they have nothing to do with dragons.
Holy Icons and Relics in Christian Cairo
“Behold, the Lord rides on a swift cloud, and will come into Egypt.”
- Isaiah 19:1
On a Biblical tour of the Holy Land, one might...
Conservationists Want to Let Elephants Loose in Europe
It sounds like a gigantic plan, but, as some conservationists say, bringing in large species of herbivores like elephants to Europe could help mitigate the...
Kastoria: The Lakeside Gem of Northwestern Greece
Kastoria is a beautiful lakeside city in northwestern Greece famous for its fur and leather trade and its rich history that goes as far back as Byzantium
Monemvasia: Europe’s Oldest Continuously Inhabited Castle Town
Monemvasia, on the southeastern shores of the Peloponnese, Greece is Europe's oldest continuously inhabited castle town.
Founded in 583 by inhabitants of the mainland seeking...
How to Experience Athens on a Budget of €10 a Day
Now that you have arrived in Athens, how do you enjoy all that the ancient city has to offer on a budget? It might be easier than you think.
Anafi: A Greek Island Off the Beaten Path
Anafi is a small Cycladic island near Santorini that rewards visitors with its natural beauty, serenity and warm hospitality.
How You Can Do Mykonos on €60 a Day
Despite its reputation as a luxury spot, you can actually go to Mykonos and enjoy what the island has to offer for a mere 50-60 euros a day.
Why Greek Island Houses Are Blue and White
World famous destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini are easy to identify in photos thanks in part to their distinct architecture. Influencers love taking...
The 10 Best Beaches of Crete
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and its coastline of 1,046 km, or 650 miles, makes for some extraordinary beaches.
Holidaymakers who have already...
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...
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...
Chocolate Dipped Melomakarona Recipe
A spin of the traditional Melomakarona, the chocolate filled Greek Christmas cookies are a great dessert for the holiday meals.
In a bowl
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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,...