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...
Must-Watch Movies Filmed on Greek Islands
If you dream of going to Greece or have just returned from a journey to the land of azure waters and the gods, there are 10 must watch movies filmed in the Greek islands that will take you there.
Why Muslim Families Hold the Keys to Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Israel, is one of the most important spiritual sites for Christians, so it may come as...
The Ancient Greek Origins of Zeibekiko and Other Contemporary Dances
Greece is home to countless traditional Greek dances, many of which have direct connections to ancient Greek forms of rhythmic movement.
In ancient Greece, dance...
A Nature Lover’s Dream: The Flora and Fauna of Chania, Crete
The animals and plants of Greece are as unique as the country itself. One place that stands out is Chania on the island of...
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...
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.
Othonoi Island: The Beautiful Westernmost Point of Greece
At the junction of two seas, the Ionian and the Adriatic, there is a beautiful island that is known as the westernmost point of...
20 Greek Islands With a Different Feel for Every Traveler
There is a Greek island for everyone, whether you want endless sandy beaches, magical villages, turquoise waters, or any combination!
The Best Trail Running Routes in Greece
Greece has no shortage of impressive mountain ranges, resplendent beaches, and diverse terrains, making it one of the best destinations for trail running.
Trail running...
Diaporos: The Exotic Greek Island with Warm Waters All Year Round
Diaporos islet in Halkidiki, northern Greece, is like an exotic island, with crystal clear warm waters and no winds all year round.
Kea Island: The Unsung Jewel of the Cyclades
Kea, called Tzia by most Greeks, is the closest Cycladic island to the Greek capital city of Athens
The Unique Beauty of Meteora, Greece
Meteora, Greece, is like no other place on Earth; indeed, in many ways, it looks as if it is on another planet, with its...
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...
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...
Greek Pita “Pizza” Muffins: A Fun And Easy To Prepare Snack
A fun and easy to prepare snack combining three world-renowned favorites into one is the pita "pizza" muffin.
Vasilopita Recipe: Greek New Year’s Cake
The story of the Greek Orthodox custom of the vasilopita with the lucky coin inside begins in Asia Minor, and more specifically in the...
Greek Gardoumbakia: Mini Kokoretsi Recipe
Greek gardoumbes, or gardoumbakia, are pieces of lamb organ meat wrapped in lamb intestines. It is a traditional Greek delicacy usually served on Easter....