Greece
Ancient Greece
Four Ancient Greek Mysteries Sparking Controversy To This Day
Ancient Greece is known across the globe for its vast contributions to the very foundations of our modern world.
Western ideals, sometimes taken for granted, such as Democratic rule and what is today recognized as basic human rights—freedom of speech...
Culture
April Fool’s Ancient Origins and the Tradition in Greece
The custom of setting aside a day, April Fool's Day, for playing harmless pranks upon one's neighbor has been relatively common in the world historically.
There are three scenarios regarding the origins of April Fool's Day.
Ancient Origins of April Fool's...
Greek News
Meta Executive Working in Greece Hacked by ‘Predator’ Spyware
A dual U.S.-Greek national working for Meta Platforms Inc. was hacked by the Predator spyware for around one year in Greece, the New York Times (NYT) revealed on Monday.
At the time, Artemis Seaford was in Greece working as a...
Greek News
Footballers in Turkey Send Solidarity Message to Greece for Train Disaster
Players of the football club Trabzonspor in Turkey wore shirts bearing a message of solidarity with Greece after the train disaster that claimed the lives of at least 57 people.
A message displayed by the Turkish and Greek flags said...
Greek News
Train Collision in Greece: Electronic Systems ‘Not Working for Years’
Experts say that the train collision in Greece late on Tuesday that led to the death of at least 36 people was probably caused by human error due to the fact that the electronic systems onboard trains are "not...
Greek News
Eleni Skoura: The First Woman Elected in Greek Parliament
On January 19, 1953, Eleni Skoura was the first woman elected to the Greek parliament, in a historic moment for the all-male institution.
After many decades of struggle, Greek women finally won the right to be elected to Parliament on...
Culture
China Honors Greece at 18th International Beverages Expo
China will honor Greece in April at its 18th China International Beverages Expo (CIIE) held in the city of Luzhou. It will be the second time they have done so, the first being in 2019.
Greece is a comprehensive strategic...
Environment
Earthquakes in Greece: The Areas of High Risk
The frequency of earthquake activity in Greece makes it rank sixth in the world and first in Europe in the damage caused by temblors.
This is due to some unique geological characteristics, caused by the movements of the tectonic plates...
Culture
Greek New Year’s Custom of Momogeroi Revived
The New Year's ritual of Momogeroi, a custom that dates back to ancient times, has been revived in Greece as people in costume celebrate the coming of 2022.
The Momogeroi ritual, performed mostly by Pontian Greeks, depicts the coming of the...
Food
Olive Oil May Help You Live Longer, Lower Risks from Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study says that substituting olive oil for butter and other saturated fats could improve your health and extend your lifespan by years.
Researchers found that people who have over half a tablespoon of olive oil a day are...