Aegina
Ancient Greece
Mycenaean Building Uncovered on the Summit of Aegina, Greece
On the the summit of the highest mountain of the Greek island of Aegina a Mycenaean building and dozens of ceramic vessels were uncovered, according to the Greek Ministry of Culture.
The findings on the summit of Mount Ellanio were...
Archaeology
First Case of Down Syndrome Found in Ancient Greece
The first confirmed case of Down syndrome in Ancient Greece was found on the island of Aegina, according to research published in the journal Nature Communications.
DNA analysis on the skeleton of a girl aged 12-16 months, who lived in...
Greek News
Greece Says Saboteurs Damaged Undersea Water Pipeline to Aegina
Greek authorities are trying to identify the saboteurs who damaged an underwater pipeline that left the residents of the island of Aegina with no running drinking water in their homes.
Officials said an explosive charge likely cut off the supply...
Food
Why Pistachios From Greek Island of Aegina are the Best
The Greek island of Aegina is known for its pistachios, or fistikia, which are considered to be of the highest quality in the world.
Archaeology
Swimming Among the Ruins of a Glorious Ancient Greek Military Harbor
Island Aegina with its magestic beaches, is also the house of the fascinating story of an ancient military harbor open to bathers to enjoy!
Greek news
Greece’s Saronic Gulf Islands Voted Best for 2023
Greece's Saronic Gulf islands were voted Best Island Destination in the World Travel Awards (WΤΑ) for 2023 in a glamorous ceremony in Batumi, Georgia
Ancient Greece
The Stunning Ancient Greek Temple of Aphaea on Aegina Island
The ancient Greek Temple of Aphaea on the Greek island of Aegina is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the country.
The goddess Aphaea, who was associated with agriculture and fertility, is thought to be a local deity,...
Greece
Where History Meets Leisure on Aegina Island, Athens’ Closest Escape
The island of Aegina, only seventeen miles from the Greek capital of Athens, is a gem of the Saronic Gulf which enchants visitors with its simplicity, history and beauty.
It is definitely a place where history played its part in...
Greek News
“Man of God” Film on St. Nectarios Premieres August 26
The life of Saint Nectarios, Greece's most contemporary saint, will be presented in the upcoming film "Man of God." The film premieres in theaters on August 26.
Filmed in Greece, the movie depicts the life of Saint Nektarios of Aegina,...
Animals
Aegina Set to Become First Greek Island with Zero Stray Dogs
the "Zero Stray Pawject," is committed to reducing the number of stray dogs in Greece, especially on Aegina, in a cruelty-free way.