A strong 5.9 earthquake struck in Thessaly a little after 12pm on Wednesday. According to revised data by the Geodynamic Institute, the earthquake was measured at 5.9 on the Richter scale, and…
Director of the President’s Press Office Victoras Papadopoulos who was asked to comment on the report said that “this is not the case.”
The SARS-CoV-2 viral load in urban sewage showed rising trends in many areas of Greece being monitored by the National Public Health Organisation’s national network for monitoring sewage viral loads between February…
Schalke hired Greek Coach Dimitrios Grammozis as its fifth coach of a terrible season on Tuesday. The 42-year-old Grammozis — a former midfielder with 143 Bundesliga appearances for Hamburger SV, Kaiserslautern and…
Earlier this week, Cyprus introduced a colour-coded travel system for visitors from 56 countries. As of March 1, countries are placed into Green, Orange, Red and Grey categories. Despite country of origin,…
You are invited to join a live streaming presentation of the ‘1821 Before and After’ exhibition for the celebration of the Greek War of Independence bicentennial, on March 3. The exhibition is organised…
Stefanos Tsitsipas is an inspiration and champion on and off the court. Last year, he joined forces with Patrick Mouratoglou, the coach of Serena Williams, to launch ‘Beyond 100 Support,’ an auction platform…
Recent excavations undertaken by the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Greek island of Lesvos, have unearthed Byzantine structures and baths dating to the Ottoman era in Mytilene. According to Pavlos Triantaphyllides, the…
As reported on GCT yesterday, vandals defaced murals of 1821 heroes in Argyroupoli for the second time. The vandalism sparked community outrage. The eyes and mouths of the heroes were covered by black…
Greece’s Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias expressed his concern about the alarming levels of spread and the severity of covid-19 not only in the country, but specifically in lockdown Attica. “I am particularly…
Greek-American scientist Paul Alivisatos has been appointed as the 14th president of the University of Chicago by the University’s Board of Trustees. The 61-year-old is currently executive vice chancellor and provost at…
Alexandros Antetokounmpo, the younger brother of ‘The Greek Freak’, is seeking to acquire Greek citizenship. The 19-year-old UCAM Murcia basketball player visited Zografou Town Hall on Tuesday accompanied by his manager George…
On Tuesday, Greek Prime Minster Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Thoracic Diseases General Hospital Sotiria, where he thanked the doctors and nurses who are fighting day and night, next to the patients, against…
Stefanos Tsitsipas showcased his pace and counter attack in the 7-6(4), 7-5 victory against Egor Gerasimov at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament on Tuesday. “I had to play more consistently and…
Greece confirmed 2,353 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, of which 18 at entry points to the country, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported on Tuesday. Confirmed infections since…
A Turkologist who spoke to Sputnik Hellas sees specific targets behind the moves made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who stops using Greek terms. The recent renaming of the Aegean Sea…
Heroes of the Greek Revolution of 1821, but also important events of the struggle for independence, will become a source of inspiration for more than one million children in Moscow, who are…
An analyst speaking on Turkish television spoke of the supposed ease that the Turkish military will have in invading Greece. “In four days we will enter Thessaloniki and in 12 we will…
Halki is said to be the next island that will be developed according to the model of Astypalea, ie a neutral environmental footprint, full energy autonomy and parallel penetration of electric propulsion…
Changes have been made to the leadership of the Greek military, with several promotions being awarded. The change and remaining figures in the Greek military leadership is as follows: Chief of Staff:…
You are invited to join a live streaming presentation of the ‘1821 Before and After’ exhibition for the celebration of the Greek War of Independence bicentennial, on March 3. The exhibition is organised…
Greek-American scientist Paul Alivisatos has been appointed as the 14th…
Although there are many who consider Tselementes the ultimate authority on Greek food (the word “tselementes” is still used today to mean “cookbook”)
As this year marks 200 years since the Greek Revolution…
As this year marks 200 years since the Greek Revolution…
March is the first month of spring in Greece, and…
The eBay auction was stopped by a well-known activist on…
We bring to you 20+1 fun facts and a few little secrets about Greece that most people, even in Greece, may not know.
From Thessaloniki, Greece, Christos Delantonis is a name synonymous with success and luxurious design in the global automotive industry.
As Vehicle Line Manager, Christos has been responsible for the lavish, ergonomic and aerodynamic designs of the McLaren Automotive supercars.
In December 2020, the European Union signed a landmark trade…
Apart from Cyprus, here are the 10 cities around the world that have the largest populations of Greek people.
The Nord, Blue, Turk, Yamal and South Streams, as well…
The EU and U.S. seem oblivious to threats made last…
Hellenic College Holy Cross and Stockton University Commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution: The Greek Revolution (1821-29) Through American Eyes
Last weekend’s ‘Stin Ygeia Mas Re Paidia’ was dedicated to…
Elena Tsagrinou has released her 2021 Eurovision song “El Diablo”.…
Last week, GCT followers had an exclusive first look at…
The celebrated Greek statesman Pericles is credited with ordering the design and construction of the Parthenon between 447 and 432 BC as a temple for Athena—the goddess of wisdom, arts and literature and war. Still dominating the modern city of Athens, the Parthenon is a magnificent testimony to the glory and renown the city enjoyed throughout antiquity. Pericles had made no idle boast then when he emphatically stated that ‘…we shall be the marvel of the present day and of ages yet to come.
Although there are many who consider Tselementes the ultimate authority on Greek food (the word “tselementes” is still used today to mean “cookbook”)
In Greece we know our wine. Winemaking in Greece’s fertile lands dates back to over 4,000 years, with some of the currently most popular producing regions being Aegean Islands (namely Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Lemnos, Samos), the Ionian Islands, Peloponnese, Sterea Ellada, Epirus, Thessalia and Macedonia – more or less everywhere. Read on to learn about six of the best varieties and the top five wine bars in Athens according to our personal experience and research!
Thesauri is one of the world’s precious few companies involved in sturgeon farming and caviar production and the only such enterprise in Greece. An exclusive handcrafted delicacy that has been recognised by leading luxury brands over the globe including Moet & Chandon and La Prairie, Thesauri Greek caviar is now available in Australia for the very first time. Greek City Times finds out about the history of caviar that dates back to Ancient Greek times and what makes this Greek brand so special.
Greek-style Roasted Potatoes. Let’s be clear about one thing up…
Souzoukakia (Σουτζουκάκια): These Greek oblong shaped meatballs made with cumin,…
Schalke hired Greek Coach Dimitrios Grammozis as its fifth coach…
Stefanos Tsitsipas is an inspiration and champion on and off…
Alexandros Antetokounmpo, the younger brother of ‘The Greek Freak’, is…
Stefanos Tsitsipas showcased his pace and counter attack in the…
Last weekend’s ‘Stin Ygeia Mas Re Paidia’ was dedicated to…
enélope Cruz graces the cover of Marie Claire Greece’s March…
Elena Tsagrinou has released her 2021 Eurovision song “El Diablo”.…
To the dance floor please… Ada Nicodemou and Aric Yegudkin.…
Giorgos Mazonakis proved that snow wasn’t going to stop him…
The Australian government has extended Australia’s emergency travel ban amid…
On Sunday, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority issued an aviation…
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, global tourism had its worst year ever…
Together with Austria, Greece is the most mountainous country in Europe. This complex terrain with the ravines of so many hundreds of mountains, has created a large number of waterfalls, both in mainland Greece and in the Greek islands. Here’s a list of the most beautiful waterfalls not to be missed whilst in Greece.
Romance is in the air with Valentine’s Day just a…
Have you ever wondered how the famous Spanish clothing company…
The love for Greek cultural heritage and a desire to share it with the whole world led to the creation of Greek brand SOPHIA, now being sold worldwide including at the iconic Louvre and British Museums.
Italian luxury fashion house Versace debuted ‘Versacepolis’ over the weekend, which was iconic in so many ways.
Inspired by the recognition that Kastellorizio’s once thriving culture was being lost and scattered, Nick Bogiatzis’ latest book ‘Kastellorizian Jewellery. A Dispersed Archive of a Past Culture’ provides an absorbing and informative insight into the island’s jewellery.
Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Aegean Sea’s ‘holy island’ Patmos is one of the most peaceful and majestic destinations in Greece, where Saint John the Theologian wrote both his Gospel and the Apocalypse around 95AD.
In the northeastern part of Corfu, one finds an impressive…
“The Butterfly” is currently being built in Vouliagmeni, a seaside…
Embodying the philosophy of eco-emotional intelligence, the €25 million Metropolitan Sea Airport of Elefsina that has gained the attention and praise of the international architecture community is set to open its doors next year.
When Steve (Skevos) Tsoukalas arrived in Sydney in 1964 at the young age of 19, he was filled with awe when he first saw the Opera House. Little did he know that his incredible connection with the Opera House would still be enduring over 50 years later.