Milos
Archaeology
The Day Greeks Battled French, Turks Over the Venus de Milo Statue
The Aphrodite of Milo, better known as Venus de Milo, is one of the most representative statues of the Hellenistic period of Greek sculpture.
Tourism
Top Seven Emerging Destinations in Greece
Though Greece is one of the most well-visited destinations in the world, tourists generally tend to congregate in just a few spots throughout the country: mostly Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. However, as more travelers venture off the beaten path,...
Culture
Milos Catacombs Mark the Rich History of the Greek Island
Milos, one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades, has a very long history, like all other Greek islands. Although most famous for the discovery of the ancient Venus de Milo statue, the island is also the site...
Ancient Greece
Why was the Venus de Milo Statue Discovered With No Arms?
The Venus de Milo, also known as the Aphrodite of Milos, is one of the most famous sculptures to have ever come out of ancient Greece. It is immediately recognizable by its missing arms -- one of the greatest...
Greece
Greece’s Dazzling Milos Island
Milos is a volcanic island, and is the south-westernmost island in the Cyclades group.
Greece
Six Traditional, Unspoiled Islands in Greece
Do you want to experience the authentic spirit of Greece and the Greek people? visit some of the charming and less traveled islands.
Greece
Your Ultimate Summer Guide to Greek Island Hopping
There is plenty for everyone. Here is your definitive guide to enjoying and getting to know the islands of Greece for the summer of 2021.
Energy
Greece Taps into Geothermal Energy in the Aegean Islands
Greece has announced plans to tap into geothermal energy in order to meet part of the energy demands of the Cycladic islands in the Aegean.
Geothermal energy is heat generated within the Earth. ('Geo' means “earth,” and 'thermal' means “heat”...
Ancient Greece
Stunning Aphrodite of Milos Statue Unveiled on the Greek Island
A faithful copy of the stunning Aphrodite of Milos statue was unveiled recently on the Greek island of Milos from where it was taken by the French.
The copy is placed at the archeological site near the same place where...
Greece
Doctor on Greek Island Quits Due to Lack of Affordable Housing
A Greek doctor on the island of Milos claims she was forced to quit her job and leave the island due to what she stated was a lack of "decent" accommodation, the island's local health center announced on Tuesday.
The...