Germany Takes Aim at Greece for Not Giving Ukraine Patriot Systems
Germany has criticized its NATO allies Spain and Greece for not donating their Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine.
Kyiv has said it needs at least...
Greece to Hand Over Olympic Flame for Paris 2024
After its journey through Greece for 11 days, the Olympic Flame will be handed over to the delegation of the "Paris 2024" Organising Committee...
The Role of Slavery in Ancient Greece
Slavery in Ancient Greece was acceptable and common, as in most organized societies of the time, yet with differences between city states
China Releases World’s First Moon Atlases
China has reached a new frontier within lunar exploration and scientific research with its release of the world's first complete high-definition geologic atlases of...
Researchers Find Evidence That Brains Are Getting Bigger
A new study suggests our brains might be growing larger over time. This finding could prove useful in fighting memory loss as we age.
Researchers...
Ancient Greek General Archytas was Founder of Mathematical Mechanics
Archytas of Tarentum, who was born around the year 435 BC in what is now Taranto, Apulia, Italy, was another in a long line...
Pre-Roman Necropolis with 88 Tombs Discovered in Southern Italy
A necropolis from the pre-Roman era, full of rich grave artifacts, has been discovered in southern Italy during excavations for the construction of an...
AI May Help Solve the Teacher Shortage Crisis in UK and Europe
A company called 21st Century Digital Teaching (21C) is tackling the ongoing teacher shortage crisis in the UK and Europe. They are doing this...
Greek in US Makes Lambatha Candles for Easter
Lambatha candles are an important part of the Greek Easter service that takes place on Holy Saturday, and one Greek, who moved to the...
New Therapy Destroys Deadly Brain Tumor in Days
A 72-year-old man, diagnosed with a very aggressive type of cancer known as glioblastoma, had brain scans that showed his tumor shrank significantly just...
The Liberation of Tripolitsa in the Greek War of Independence
The siege of Tripolitsa, Greece (today's city of Tripolis) was a pivotal moment in the Greek War of Independence, and it remains a point...
List of Plane Crashes in Greece the Last 25 years
Family members of the victims who tragically lost their lives in the Helios Airways Flight 522 crash, an incident that claimed the lives of...
Ernst Ziller, The Architect Who Designed Modern Athens
German architect Ernst Ziller left his own eternal, and magnificent, imprint on Athens by designing some of the city's most iconic buildings.
Greek Immigrants’ Stories Sought for Maine Historical Society Archives
With the immigrant grandparents of many Greek-Americans passing away every year, the Maine State Archives is looking to assemble all the Greek immigrants' stories...
The Best Tips for an Unforgettable Family Vacation on Crete
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and its coastline of 1,046 km or 650 miles is full of some of the most beautiful...
Corfu: Everything You Need to Know About the Idyllic Greek Island
Corfu is one of Greece's most beautiful and storied islands. It shares its name with its city, Corfu, the capital of the Ionian Islands.
Exploring Nafplion, the First Capital of Modern Greece
Nafplion is a small city with thousands of years of eventful history and a unique character, full of style and beauty.
Edessa: The Greek City of Water and the Five Senses
Get to know Edessa, the Northern Greek city referred to as the “City of Water and of the Five Senses,” which is home to...
Treasure From the Sea: The Salt Flats of Messolonghi
Salt has played a crucial role in the history of civilization, enabling food to be preserved over the winters until the modern miracles of...
A Medieval Labyrinth: The Village of Mesta on the Greek Island of Chios
Featuring medieval architecture, Mesta is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved villages on the island of Chios.
Ten Lesser-Known Greek Villages and Towns That Will Blow Your Mind
Justly renowned for its seaside resorts and its endless beaches, Greece also hides some places which are either completely unknown or little known to...
How You Can Do Mykonos on €60 a Day
Despite its reputation as a luxury spot, you can actually go to Mykonos and enjoy what the island has to offer for a mere 50-60 euros a day.
The Oldest Song Survived in Its Entirety Is Ancient Greek
The oldest song to have survived in its entirety is a first-century A.D. Greek tune known as the “Seikilos Epitaph.”
The song, the melody of...
Eupalinos Tunnel, a Masterpiece of Ancient Engineering on Samos, Greece
Even by modern standards, the ancient Tunnel of Eupalinos on Samos, Greece is considered a marvel of engineering and craftsmanship.
Built around 550 BC, it's...
When Athens Revolted Against Macedon’s Hegemony in Greece
Alexander the Great died unexpectedly in 323 BC, suddenly leaving his vast empire without a leader. Sensing a chance to break free of the...
The Questions Ancient Greeks Asked the Oracle of Dodona
The ancient Greek sanctuary and theater of Dodona, home to the oldest oracle, and located in Epirus, northwestern Greece, are part of a uniquely...
Divers Can Now Explore Four Ancient Shipwrecks in Greece
Four stunning ancient shipwrecks off central Greece can now be explored by amateur divers, the Ministry of Culture announced recently.
The shipwrecks at the sites...
Royal Navy Names Submarine After Greek King Agamemnon
The Royal Navy's latest Astute Class submarine built by BAE Systems, due to be launched later this year, has been officially named Agamemnon, after...
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...
Three Tasty Greek Yogurt Recipes to Try at Home
Treats made from Greek yogurt can add an interesting and tasty dimension. Once hard to come by outside of Greece, the country’s famed yogurt is now...
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....
Gyros Street Tacos: Delicious Greek Mexican Fusion
When the most popular street foods of two of the world's most celebrated cuisines meet, the result is Churrasco-Style Gyros Street Tacos.