sponge diving
Greece
The Greek Sponge Diver Who Became a Statue on Kalymnos
Captain Antonis Kampourakis has been diving into the depths of the Aegean sea, scouring the seafloor for precious sponges, for 50 years.
Culture
Kalymnos Children Sing Traditional Christmas Carols for Greeks Everywhere
The schoolchildren of the Greek island of Kalymnos in the Dodecanese archipelago sang the traditional Christmas carols or kalanda for Greek people everywhere on Friday.
Walking down the steep, narrow cobblestone streets of the island's capital, the children sent a...
Greek News
Tarpon Springs, Florida and Hydra, Greece Now Sister Cities
The municipalities of Hydra, Greece and Tarpon Springs, Florida signed a sister city agreement in Hydra on Saturday as a way to mark their historic connections and foster the growth of cultural and economic development between the two.
The agreement...
Diaspora
Tarpon Springs Lights Landmark for Greek War of Independence
Tarpon Springs, Florida will light up the facade of its Cultural Center this week to commemorate the Greek War of Independence.