The Olympic Flame-Lighting Ceremony and the Torch Relay in Greece
Greece is preparing for the Olympic flame-lighting ceremony and the Olympic torch relay that will officially kick off the 2024 Paris Olympic Games countdown.
The...
9,000-Year-Old Rock Art Discovered Among Dinosaur Footprints
A recent study reveals that, about 9,400 years ago, hunter-gatherers living in what is now Brazil made rock art near dinosaur footprints. These drawings...
5.7 Earthquake Rattles Western Peloponnese, Greece
A 5.7 earthquake rattled western Peloponnese in southern Greece on Friday morning just after 9 am local time.
The earthquake struck near the Strofades islands...
Two Greek Ministers Resign after Meeting with Media Mogul Marinakis
Two Greek ministers resigned on Thursday after it was revealed that they met Evangelos Marinakis, a Greek media and football tycoon earlier in the...
The Black Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
Netflix's Queen Cleopatra docuseries has caused an immense storm of controversy surrounding its depiction of Cleopatra VII Philopator as a black woman, and whilst...
1,500-Year-Old DNA Reveals Face of Chinese Emperor Wu
In a recent study, scientists used DNA from the bones of a Chinese emperor who lived 1,500 years ago to figure out what he...
Harvard to Remove Binding Made of Human Skin From 1800s Book
Harvard University announced it will remove a binding made from human skin from a book dating back to the 19th century. This book, named...
British Airways Greece to London Flight Almost Crashed with Drone
A British Airways flight from Athens, Greece to London, UK, narrowly missed a drone by five feet while flying at 250mph 9,600 feet in...
Greek PM Mitsotakis Survives Vote of No Confidence
The opposition's proposal for a vote of no confidence in the Greek government over the management of the Tempe rail disaster has been dismissed...
5 Finance Tips from Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophers
The opinions and advice of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers were much sought after, whether about learning, debating, biology, physics or dialectics, but one...
Ten Iconic Flowers of Greece
A list of the ten most iconic flowers of Greece is not difficult to create since Greece is home to some of the most...
The Most Beautiful Beaches in Cyprus
The island of Cyprus has long been known for the exquisite beaches which line the country's shores.
Rizitika Songs from Crete Pass Oral History on to New Generation
Rizitika songs are the oldest type of Cretan music, originating from the western part of the Greek island, but now heard in central and eastern Crete as well.
The Greek Language is Not Dying; It’s Merely Changing
Is the Greek language, one of the most ancient languages in history of mankind, dying due to an avalanche of foreign words being introduced?
Hydra’s Wooden Ships on Their Journey Through History
The wooden ship tradition did not die out at Hydra. The Hydriots and other Greek islanders continued to hew large and small caiques as before
The Gambling Legend That Was Nick the Greek
"Nick the Greek" will forever be remembered as one of the most famous legends of gambling in the United States.
Working from Paradise: Crete Launches Campaign to Entice Digital Nomads
Some weeks ago, the Region of Crete launched the first website in Greece to attract and help digital nomads to live and work from paradise
The Dark History of the Greek Island Paradise of Trikeri
The tiny island of Trikeri in the Pagasitic Gulf off the end of the Pelion peninsula is one of Greece's lesser-known idylls.
The Serene Charm of Sikinos
There are many islands in the Cyclades, all of the them with beautiful, sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, but each has its own...
The Stunning, Natural Heart-Shaped Bays of Greece
Home to many unique and beautiful natural sights, Greece is internationally famed for its stunning landscapes on the mainland, as well as on its...
Skopelos: The Tranquility of Greece’s Mamma Mia Island
The island of Skopelos has enchanted visitors over the years and has even reached international fame as the setting for the movie "Mamma Mia!"
The Best Swimming Pools at Santorini Hotels
The island of Santorini in Greece has some of the best swimming pools the world over to offer as long as you know where to look.
Ancient Statue of the God Apollo Uncovered at Philippi, Greece
Students at the archaeological site of Philippi, northern Greece uncovered a marble head of a statue believed to belong to God Apollo, the Ministry...
The Ferocious Wars of Alexander the Great’s Successors After His Death
The Wars of the Diadochi, or the Wars of Alexander's Successors, were a series of conflicts that erupted among the generals of Alexander the...
What a Clinic Looked Like in Ancient Greece
The first realistic depiction of an outpatient clinic in ancient Greece is on a drawing on a small vase created in Athens around 470...
Hypatia: The Female Greek Philosopher Killed for Her Beliefs
Hypatia, one of the greatest philosophers of Alexandria, was admired for her groundbreaking ideas but was brutally murdered for them by Christian fanatics in...
League of Corinth: The First Time All Greeks United
The League of Corinth was an initiative of King Philip II of Macedon to unite all Greek city-states against the Persian Achaemenid Empire
Ancient Greek Statue of Woman Using “Laptop” Sparks Conspiracy Theories
A recurring conspiracy theory which has gone viral claims that an ancient Greek statue supposedly depicting a woman "using a laptop" is "proof" of...
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.
Pastitsio Recipe, aka Greek Oven-Baked Pasta
Pastitsio is a traditional and famous Greek pasta dish topped with ground beef and bechamel sauce.
Ingredients
For the minced meat
21 oz / 600 gr ground...
Semolina Halva Recipe
Here's a traditional recipe fro the delicious Greek desert Halva with Semolina.
Ingredients
250ml sunflower oil
14oz – 400gr semolina flour
5lb – 700gr sugar
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