Greeks
Europe
What Do Germans Think About Greeks?
Germans and Greeks have had an uneasy relationship since the foundation of modern Greece in the 19th century when the Bavarian king Otto was put on the throne of the newly created state.
Often bitter and tumultuous, the hostility between...
Diaspora
History of the Greeks in Ukraine: Staying Silent We Betray Our Heritage
The history of the Greeks’ presence on the northern shore of the Black Sea, what is now Ukraine and Russia, goes back millennia, even before the Classical Greek era.
The Myceneans, one of history’s first seafaring cultures, knew the Black...
films
Greeks in Panama: A Small But Thriving Community in Latin America
Greeks are indeed everywhere, even in the tiny Central American nation of Panama where a small Greek community has made great positive impact.
Europe
Greeks Evacuate Ukraine’s Mariupol as Russian Troops Encircle City
A convoy of Greek nationals has left the Ukrainian city of Mariupol as Russia’s troops encircled the port city on Wednesday.
The convoy comprised of 21 cars is scheduled to travel from Mariupol to Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhya region before crossing...
Europe
At Least 10 Greeks Killed in Russian Attacks at Mariupol, Ukraine
Greece announced on Saturday that 10 members of the Greek community near Mariupol Ukraine have been killed by Russian fire in three separate incidents on Saturday.
Six expatriates were killed in the village of Sartana on the outskirts of Mariupol...
Europe
Ukrainians Fight Like Greeks: French Historian Glorifies Bravery of Underdogs
Ukrainians are fighting against the odds, just as the Greeks did in the Second World War, a French historian noted on Saturday.
In a podcast Dr. Gary Girod refers to the bravery of the people in Ukraine and he makes...
Australia
Six Greek-Australians Among Country’s Top Young Entrepreneurs for 2021
A total of Six Greek-Australians ranked among Business News Australia's Top 100 Young Entrepreneurs list for the year of 2021.
Although 2021 proved another difficult year for businesses across the world after dealing with lockdowns, restrictions, and variants, many young entrepreneurs...
History
Turkish Newspaper Blames 1922’s Great Fire of Smyrna On Armenians
A pro-government Turkish newspaper repeated a controversial theory on Thursday that blames Armenians for the Great Fire of Smryna in 1922.
Diplomacy
Changes Britons in Greece and Greek Citizens in the UK Will See After Brexit
The Greek Embassy in the UK issued a statement on Saturday, informing the public about the immediate and long term changes the departure of the UK from the EU will bring to their lives.
''We continue our efforts to manage...
Greece
Ten Greeks Who Left Their Mark in 2019
Many Greek citizens and members of the Greek diaspora who live in every corner of the world excelled in their fields in 2019, be it in the realms of science, religion, the arts, sports or philanthropy.
Most of them, either in...