Delphi
Art
Magnificent “Charioteer of Delphi” Replica Adorns Qatar Metro
A replica of the Charioteer of Delphi, gift of Greece to Qatar, was unveiled at Doha's metro station on Tuesday by the Greek Culture Minister.
Greece
Delphi Economic Forum Announces New Dates for 2020 Session
The organizers of the Delphi Forum, one of Greece's foremost economic conferences, issued a statement on Tuesday informing the public about the new dates for their rescheduled 2020 event.
The coronavirus outbreak caused the postponement of the fifth Delphi Economic...
Greece
Delphi Economic Forum Postponed Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Fears
The coronavirus outbreak in Europe caused the postponement of the 5th Delphi Economic Forum in Greece, as it was made public on Saturday.
The organizers issued a statement where they say that ''We have decided to postpone the Delphi Economic...
Business
Delphi Forum to Promote Greece's Delphic Maxims
The Municipality of Athens and the Delphi Economic Forum have collaborated to launch a campaign to promote Greece’s Delphic maxims – the ancient aphorisms inscribed at Delphi – internationally.
On the occasion of the 5th Delphi Economic Forum in March,...
events
Yale Researchers Convene Olive Oil Symposium in Delphi
The ancient Greeks’ center of the universe recently attracted more than 100 researchers and professionals from seven countries to an area once dedicated to the oracle of Apollo. This time, the gathering did not focus on the prophecies of...
Greece
Large Fire Breaks out Near Ancient Archaeological Site of Delphi
A large fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon near the ancient archaeological site of Delphi in central Greece.
A total of 39 fire fighters with 13 vehicles, two groups of firefighters who are on foot, six aircraft and one firefighting...
Archaeology
Mesmerizing Photo the Moment Ancient Masterpiece is Unearthed at Delphi
Delphi, Greece, 1894. Archaeologists and workers pose in front of the magnificent statue of Antinous which was unearthed near the Temple of Apollo in the sanctuary at Delphi.
The statue was discovered by a team of French archaeologists who in 1891...
Archaeology
What Questions did Ancient Greeks Ask the Oracles?
Ancient Greeks were curious people and always asked questions about the world and man, as the writings of philosophers of the times indicate. At the same time, in some aspects at least, they were like modern people who want...
Culture
Olive Oil Tasting Day Follows Cultural Activities at Delphi
In April, the Zappeion Exhibition Hall in Athens hosted a unique tasting event featuring the 242 extra virgin olive oils that won medals at the Athena International Olive Oil Competition (ATHIOOC). Prominent chefs, diplomats, olive oil producers and exporters,...
Greece
Top Things to do in Delphi and Surrounding Area
Although an estimated 500,000 tourists visit the ancient ruins of Delphi each year, they are most likely missing out on the beauty of the surrounding areas. Let's take a look at some of the top things to do on...