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Naxos is the top choice for Swedes

The Greek National Tourism Organisation’s (GNTO) office in Scandinavia has launched a promotional campaign in collaboration with travel magazine Vagabond. The campaign aims to encourage Swedish travellers to pick the Cyclades islands…

Pentecost
The Feast of Holy Pentecost

The Feast of Holy Pentecost is celebrated each year on the fiftieth day after the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha (Easter) and ten days after the Feast of the Ascension of…

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Cocaine stashed in Bananas busted in Thessaloniki

Greek authorities have seized another major shipment of cocaine hidden in a container bringing bananas from Latin America to the northern port of Thessaloniki. According to a police announcement on Saturday, officers…

Loukoumades: Greek Honey Puffs Recipe
Loukoumades: Happy National donut day!

They’re hot, fluffy and crisp, usually drizzled with honey and cinnamon or chopped walnuts, while in a more modern rendition they’re dipped in luscious melty chocolate. That’s right we are talking about Loukoumades!

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Psihosavato, ‘Saturday of Souls’

Today is Psihosavato, a day in a series of Saturdays set aside in the liturgical Greek Orthodox Calendar to remember those who have died. These days occur on designated Saturdays before and…

Loukoumades: Greek Honey Puffs Recipe

Loukoumades: Happy National donut day!

They’re hot, fluffy and crisp, usually drizzled with honey and cinnamon or chopped walnuts, while in a more modern rendition they’re dipped in luscious melty chocolate. That’s right we are talking about Loukoumades!

Nammos Beach Club: Demolition Underway for Illegal Constructions on Mykonos
Nammos Beach Club: Demolition Underway for Illegal Constructions on Mykonos

Nammos, the renowned beach club frequented by the wealthy and famous, situated on the popular Greek holiday island of Mykonos, is currently undergoing the demolition of more than 200 square metres of illegal constructions in an action prompted by the club’s blatant violation of various zoning, environmental, and public access laws.

Hydra: A Theatre for Dreamers
Hydra: A Theatre for Dreamers

If you’ve ever been on a ferry pulling into Hydra’s charming port, you will know that Polly Sampson’s words from “A Theatre for Dreamers” come alive as you witness the sweeping panorama of Hydra’s amphitheatre like setting and you immediately understand why the island serves as the backdrop for dreamers and creatives.

Hydra: A Theatre for Dreamers
Hydra: A Theatre for Dreamers

If you’ve ever been on a ferry pulling into Hydra’s charming port, you will know that Polly Sampson’s words from “A Theatre for Dreamers” come alive as you witness the sweeping panorama of Hydra’s amphitheatre like setting and you immediately understand why the island serves as the backdrop for dreamers and creatives.

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THE FAILURE OF A STATE

My Thought of the Day The recent selling of three…

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Hydra: A Theatre for Dreamers
Hydra: A Theatre for Dreamers

If you’ve ever been on a ferry pulling into Hydra’s charming port, you will know that Polly Sampson’s words from “A Theatre for Dreamers” come alive as you witness the sweeping panorama of Hydra’s amphitheatre like setting and you immediately understand why the island serves as the backdrop for dreamers and creatives.

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THE FAILURE OF A STATE

My Thought of the Day The recent selling of three…

Loukoumades: Greek Honey Puffs Recipe

Loukoumades: Happy National donut day!

They’re hot, fluffy and crisp, usually drizzled with honey and cinnamon or chopped walnuts, while in a more modern rendition they’re dipped in luscious melty chocolate. That’s right we are talking about Loukoumades!

A Taste of Greek Authenticity: Yiouvarelakia Soup Recipe
Yiouvarelakia Recipe: A Taste of Greek Authenticity

Welcome to the delightful world of Greek cuisine, where bold flavours and comforting dishes come together to create unforgettable culinary experiences. Today, we invite you to embark on a journey of taste with a traditional Yiouvarelakia soup recipe, straight from the pages of Kathy Tsaples’ acclaimed cookbook, “Sweet Greek – Simple Food & Sumptuous Feasts.”

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Victoria Hislop's Novels Fly Off The Shelves

Victoria Hislop is a British author known for her novels set in Greece. She has a deep love for Greece and often incorporates the country’s rich history and culture into her stories. Hislop’s books have gained international acclaim and have been bestsellers in multiple countries. GCT delves deeper into her writing with some interview questions that shed light on her inspirations, writing process, and connection to Greece.

Beyond Words: Iordanes Spyridon Gogos AAFW23

Beyond Words: Iordanes Spyridon Gogos AAFW23

The runway at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week was literally abuzz with energy as Iordanes Spyridon Gogos’s Jordan Gogos joined forces with industry legend Akira Isogawa on Tuesday night in a highly anticipated collaboration and extraordinary showcase of shared vision and artistic prowess.

Fetolia Art of Scarf
Fetolia: the Art of Scarf

Made from the world’s finest pure silk materials, with finely rolled hand finished edges and immaculate attention to every single detail, Fetolia’s luxury limited edition scarves are exclusive designs inspired by history, nature and ethnic influences, including some beautiful Greek-themed designs such as the aptly named ‘The Olympian Gods’, ‘Evzonas’ and ‘The Abduction of Europa.’

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A Glimpse Inside Jasper Conran’s Rhodes Holiday Home

On the Greek island of Rhodes, the largest and best known of the Dodecanese islands, English design magnate Jasper Conran has transformed two ancient sea captains’ abodes into one heavenly retreat.

Sharia Sarantis: The Braid Boss
Sharia Sarantis: The Braid Boss

California born African American Sharia Sarantis, celebrity stylist and director of thriving business ‘The Braid Boss’ says “I would never have guessed I’d be Greek Orthodox and living in Australia with a thriving business!” Yet somehow, at 39 years of age, Sharia finds herself living in Sydney with her Greek Australian husband Sotiri, their two beautiful children and her 72 year old mother-in law. And she couldn’t be happier.

Beyond Words: Iordanes Spyridon Gogos AAFW23

Beyond Words: Iordanes Spyridon Gogos AAFW23

The runway at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week was literally abuzz with energy as Iordanes Spyridon Gogos’s Jordan Gogos joined forces with industry legend Akira Isogawa on Tuesday night in a highly anticipated collaboration and extraordinary showcase of shared vision and artistic prowess.

Fetolia Art of Scarf
Fetolia: the Art of Scarf

Made from the world’s finest pure silk materials, with finely rolled hand finished edges and immaculate attention to every single detail, Fetolia’s luxury limited edition scarves are exclusive designs inspired by history, nature and ethnic influences, including some beautiful Greek-themed designs such as the aptly named ‘The Olympian Gods’, ‘Evzonas’ and ‘The Abduction of Europa.’

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