Far-Right Spartiates Party Banned From European Elections
Greece's Supreme Court has published the final list of parties that will compete in June's European elections with the roster excluding the far-right party...
Sumerian Civilization and Its Extraordinary Advances
Sumerian civilization appears to have been established in southern Mesopotamia around 4000 BC, while some historians place it as far back as 5000 BC.
Established...
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...
Greek Ultra-Right MP Arrested After Assault in Parliament
An MP elected with the ultra-right Spartiates Party (Spartans) was arrested on Wednesday after he assaulted a colleague from the populist Elliniki Lysi (Greek...
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...
US Congress Approves $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine and Israel
The US Congress has approved a $95bn (£76bn) foreign aid package that includes military support for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
The Senate on Tuesday evening...
Craco: The Greek Ghost Town in Italy’s Magna Graecia
Craco, a ghost town in Italy, located in the province of Matera about twenty-five miles inland from the Gulf of Taranto, was once inhabited...
Venezuela Looks to Crypto to Bypass US Sanctions
Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PDVSA, is looking to crypto as a means to bypass new sanctions placed on it by the US, Reuters reported.
The...
The Worst Year to Be Alive?
Determining which year in human history was the worst to be alive is subjective and there are many contenders for the top post.
Among them...
Turkey’s Suppression of the Kurds Fuels a Deadly Armed Conflict
Kurds are often denied equal access to political representation, economic resources and cultural freedoms in Turkey. Since the 1980s, Turkey has been engaged in...
The Laterna, the Iconic Instrument of Greek Street Musicians
Any visitor to Ermou, the main shopping street in Athens, has likely seen Spyros Tarapossos and his laterna, or barrel piano.
The laterna is an...
Why Are There as Many Churches on Mykonos as There Are Families?
Why is the Greek island of Mykonos home to so many churches, chapels, and monasteries?
NASA on Mission to Metal-Rich Asteroid Psyche
NASA is on a mission to explore a Greek-named asteroid called 16 Psyche that boasts enough gold to make every person on Earth a billionaire.
The Young Greek Who Started a School in Zanzibar
Renos Fountoulakis is an inspiring Greek philanthropist who, when faced with poverty in Zanzibar, decided to use education to change people's lives.
Father Dimitrios: The Orthodox Monk Who Was a British Spy
The story of Father Dimitrios, the monk who turned out to be a spy for the British Intelligence Service in pre-World War II Greece
The Greeks of Venezuela in the Era of Maduro
Living in Venezuela today is not easy. The country, once the richest in Latin America, but today is undergoing a great crisis, the largest...
Top Five Destinations in the Peloponnese
More and more travelers are discovering the gems of the Greek mainland, and most of all, the beautiful destinations of the Peloponnese.
So what are...
Spending a Day in Plaka, the Oldest Neighborhood in Athens
Spending a day in the Plaka district in Athens is an experience that stays with travelers for a lifetime.
Monemvasia: Europe’s Oldest Continuously Inhabited Castle Town
Monemvasia, on the southeastern shores of the Peloponnese, Greece is Europe's oldest continuously inhabited castle town.
Founded in 583 by inhabitants of the mainland seeking...
Explore the Island of Spetses, Close and Yet So Far From Athens
Just a two-hour ferry ride away from Athens, the island of Spetses is a well-known destination for a fabulous weekend getaway.
The 10 Best Beaches in Crete
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and its coastline of 1,046 km, or 650 miles, makes for some extraordinary beaches.
Holidaymakers who have already...
Haliacmon, Greece’s Stunning Longest River
Nestled in the heart of Greece's rugged landscape lies the Haliacmon River. Known to modern Greeks as ''Aliakmonas'', this river has been the nation’s...
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...
Ancient Greeks Invented World’s First Telecommunications Device
The hydraulic telegraph, invented by the ancient Greeks, had the capacity to send long-distance messages as early as the fourth century BC.
The ingenious apparatus...
Ancient Greek Theater of Dodona Being Restored to Former Glory
The ancient Greek sanctuary and theater of Dodona located in Epirus, northwestern Greece, are part of a uniquely historic site in the country, home to...
Greeks of Cappadocia Left Indelible Mark on History
The Greeks of Cappadocia, in central-eastern Anatolia, created their own flourishing culture in ancient times that thrived for millennia.
The Oldest Shipwreck Ever Discovered Is at Dokos Island, Greece
The 4,200-year-old shipwreck off the tiny island of Dokos near Greece's Hydra is believed to be the oldest shipwreck ever discovered.
The wreck, located about...
Dune’s House of Atreides is Named in Honor of an Ancient Greek King
Dune: Part Two, like the first installment is making a big impact in the world of cinema. According to figures released this month, the...
Mediterranean Chicken Salad Cups: The Perfect Summer Bites
Summer meals can be a tricky choice, especially after a long day at sea under the sun, when we are looking for dishes that...
Recipe: Imam Baildi aka Greek Stuffed Eggplants
Here's a traditional recipe of Imam baildi, aka Greek stuffed eggplants, a Greek favorite dish. Try it with our favorite olive oil: https://goo.gl/AJgSH2 from...
Phyllo Wrapped Feta Cheese with Truffle Honey Recipe
A traditional Greek appetizer, phyllo-wrapped feta cheese with truffle honey is easy to make and offers a delicious rich flavor.