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How Being Bilingual Affects Your Brain

Being bilingual or multilingual has been proven to have countless beneficial impacts on the brains of those who speak more than one language. According to...

The Top Destinations for Greek Easter

With Greek Orthodox Easter on May 5, Greeks and tourists alike are planning to rush out of urban centers to enjoy the unique holiday...

The Greek Island of Lesbos and the Origin of the Word ‘Lesbian’

Modern English, and indeed many languages, borrow a plethora of words from ancient Greek. One particularly interesting word is "lesbian", today used to describe...

‘Modern-day Medea’ in Greece Gets Life for Killing Her Daughter

A Greek woman was sentenced to life in prison by a court in Athens on Friday after she was found guilty of the murder...

Greece Lifts Minimum Wage by €50 to €830 Per Month

Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an increase of €50 ($53.9) a month to the country’s minimum wage for employees, lifting the amount to...

The Bizarre Case of the Ancient Greek Philosopher who Died of Laughter

Ancient Greek philosopher Chrysippus (279–206 BC) is believed to have died of laughter in a bizarre incident recorded by his contemporary historian Diogenes Laertius. Chrysippus...

Olympic Flame-Lighting and Torch Relay in Greece: Full Program

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...

How Mykonos Changed from Sleepy Island to Superstars’ Paradise

The idyllic island of Mykonos was one of the first Greek isles to become an international travel destination.

Using Greek Honey for Beautiful Skin, Hair, and Anti-Aging

The Ancient Greeks likely hold claim to being the first people to use honey as an ingredient in beauty products. Today, you will find...

Jennifer Aniston Makes $20 Million a Year From “Friends”

Jennifer Aniston made a lot of money from "Friends" while it was on the air, but a recent report from "USA Today" revealed the...

Kythera: The Greek Island Where History Meets Beauty

Kythera is an enchanted Greek island with majestic beaches, but with green mountainous terrain also, so there is something for everyone.

Seven Benefactors Who Shaped Modern Greece

Seven of the most important benefactors in Greece contributed massively to the birth of modern Greece after the fighting heroes kicked out the Ottomans...

Social Media Poses Risk to Humanity, Scientists Warn

Some biologists and ecologists think social media poses a risk to humanity-- to the extent that we need to act before further damage is done.

Six Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Greek

When visiting Greece it may be difficult for you to understand some of the cultural norms to follow during your stay in this beautiful...

Diaporos: The Exotic Greek Island with Warm Waters All Year Round

Diaporos islet in Halkidiki, northern Greece, is like an exotic island, with crystal clear warm waters and no winds all year round.

Avoid the Crowds on These Tranquil Greek Islands

How would you like to visit a beautiful Greek island inhabited by fewer than two hundred people? Some of the islands we are about...

Lousios Gorge: A Hike in Arcadia, Greece

Lousios Gorge has been inhabited for centuries in Greece, mainly by hermits and monks who lived in caves. Two monasteries located near the gorge...

What Not to Miss at Delphi and the Surrounding Area

Let's take a look at some of the top things to do on your trip and some of the reasons why you will need more than a day in Delphi.

Explore Greece With Joanna Kalafatis’ Greek Travel Guide

Many Greek travel guides have been written over the years to help tourists navigate the wonderful country of Greece. However, some areas of the...

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...

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

Chaniotiko Boureki: Cretan Veggie Pie recipe

Boureki is a delicious Cretan veggie pie and here is our traditional recipe on how to make it Ingredients POTATOES 35oz / 1kg ZUCCHINI 35oz / 1...

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. 

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.

Chicken Shawarma Stuffed Mushrooms: A Mediterranean Take

A Mediterranean version of stuffed mushrooms dishes would be the chicken Shawarma stuffed mushrooms recipe.