Odysseas Androutsos was born on the Ionian island of Ithaca in 1788 and was the only son of the famous Arvanite bandit Andrea Verousi, also known as Captain Androutsou. His mother, who…
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According to a survey conducted by ALCO on behalf of the Athens Medical Association, one in three Greeks are no longer worried about coronavirus, while 83% agree with the government’s lockdown measures.…
Twelve farmers who cultivate 187 acres of grain and sunflower in the Greek-Turkish border area, are awaiting compensation. They will be given this in the near future, said the Greek Minister of…
Guards at the Greek-Turkish border at Evros have been on high alert, after reports that circulated in both Turkish and Greek media about the movement of illegal immigrants to Greece. However, nothing…
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. The ping pong-ball size mouthfuls are…
15.5% of today’s population in the North Aegean islands are illegal immigrants compared to 1.4% in the South Aegean. With the exception of these two regions, whose islands are the first reception…
With coronavirus restrictions gradually lifting across Greece, citizens are now able to resume many of their regular activities. Phase 7 of the country’s plan starts on Saturday, allowing the resumption of dozens…
Wild comments were made on ‘TGRT Haber’, a Turkish television station loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, that called for Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) to assassinate Turkish journalists who live abroad.…
Two art installations at Geroskipou beach in Cyprus which aim to promote environmental awareness and sensitivity, were inaugurated on Friday, according to Cyprus Mail. The installations are part of a wider municipal plan…
The Greek Minister of Defence spoke about the possibility of a military conflict with Turkey, stressing that Greece is prepared for any scenario and ready to defend its rights and borders by…
Greece’s largest carrier Aegean Airlines on Thursday announced further adjustments in its network for June, July and August 2020. The update follows the latest announcement from both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
One of the most popular singers in Greece, Haris Alexiou announced that she’s retiring from singing, during an interview on Second Programme‘s ‘Η κατάλληλη ώρα’. The iconic singer appeared in the Greek…
A recent video released by the Hellenic Coast Guard, show Turkish vessels again escorting dinghies carrying refugees and migrants arriving in Greek territorial waters. According to the Coast Guard, the video includes…
The Foreign Ministers of Greece, Cyprus, France, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain, a group dubbed the ‘Med7’, issued a joint declaration on Thursday calling on “all countries of the region to respect…
Greece’s new tourism promotion campaign for the 2020 season, was presented at Aegli open-air cinema in Zappeion on Thursday, in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. In his opening speech, the PM said that…
A refugee camp in Nea Kavala was quarantined by health authorities on Thursday, after a pregnant woman tested positive for Covid-19, according to local media reports. Teams from the National Organization for…
Two hundred and fifty graveyards were destroyed in Lice’s Yolçatı village in the southeastern Diyarbakır province (southeastern Turkey), according to Arti Gerçek. The Lawyers Association for Freedom (ÖHD) Diyarbakır Branch manager Av. Baver…
Sotiris Moustakas is regarded as one of the greatest Greek comedian actors in history. He was born on September 17th, 1940 in Limassol, Cyprus. Moustakas was described as an “Actor without a…
Flights at Athens Airport are gradually increasing, Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis said on Tuesday. Speaking on Skai TV and referring to June 1 data from Athens International Airport (AIA),…
Another church on the island of Lesvos in the eastern Aegean, was attacked by illegal immigrants. The “Ταξιάρχης της Μόριας” church had large stones thrown through the windows. Makis Pavlellis, a local…
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. The ping pong-ball size mouthfuls are…
Greece’s largest carrier Aegean Airlines on Thursday announced further adjustments…
Greece’s new tourism promotion campaign for the 2020 season, was presented at Aegli…
Flights at Athens Airport are gradually increasing, Greek Infrastructure and…
A survey carried out by airfare comparison website ‘Skyscanner’, has…
On May 30, 1941, in the late hours of the…
On this day in 1913, the Balkan League, consisting of…
The Komboloi is known to be a favourite pastime for many…
The attempt to shield the elderly and vulnerable during these unprecedented times of COVID-19 has given birth to a new set of health concerns for this much loved demographic that need to be addressed.
Hagia Sophia, for almost 1,000 years was the largest Greek…
An 8 year old boy has wowed his entire Sydney street this morning as he blasted out a heartfelt rendition of The Last Post on cornet from his driveway this Anzac Day morning, a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand for those who served or have been killed in war.
Πάσχα (Pascha) this year symbolises love and solidarity more than ever.…
Top Greek-Australian plastic surgeon Dr. Tim Papadopoulos speaks about growing up Greek in Australia, life, love, the secrets to success and the definition of beauty.
Greek-Australian business man talks to exclusively to Greek City Times from the inside of his forced quarantine hotel room, following the strict new measures put in place by the Australian government in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion Piece Although the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Greece…
Sotiris Moustakas is regarded as one of the greatest Greek…
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The new song by Petros Iakovidis “S’ Agapao Sou Fonaxa”,…
Konstantinos Argiros, one of the most successful artists of his…
‘Stin Ygeia Mas Re Paidia’ returned to SKAI on Saturday…
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A Souvlatzidiko in Aristotelous Square, Thessaloniki, has installed a traffic…
It’s time for a new love affair – something sweet…
What’s cooking in pandemic times? Now is the time to…
Kalamata olives are only found on the Peloponnese peninsula in…
Well-known weekly magazine France Football, conducted a survey of the Top 30…
American tennis legend John McEnroe claims that Nick Kyrgios is…
Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V’Landys, has declared his…
Alexandros Tziolis, who made 75 appearances for the senior Greek…
Giannis Antetokounmpo always sets the bar high and now he…
With coronavirus restrictions gradually lifting across Greece, citizens are now…
In a place more accustomed to golf clubs and tees,…
Coming soon to Glyfada: a drive-in movie theatre. Movie nights…
Kaia Gerber, the daughter of legendary model Cindy Crawford, has…
Ariel Winter, an American actress known for her role as…
Greece’s largest carrier Aegean Airlines on Thursday announced further adjustments…
Greece’s new tourism promotion campaign for the 2020 season, was presented at Aegli…
Flights at Athens Airport are gradually increasing, Greek Infrastructure and…
A survey carried out by airfare comparison website ‘Skyscanner’, has…
The Greek government has announced it will cover the accommodation…
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Since its launch in 2012, Greek Chic Handmades has…
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Luxurious to the touch as well as in quality and…
Anyone who has ogled ancient Greek jewellery while melting desirously…
Trump’s government is considering plans to streamline the design of…
Urban Owl is a trendy and successful Greek retro-style sunglass…
On Thursday evening, Greece’s leading fashion designer Mary Katrantzou showcased…
When Athenian fashion designer Mary Katrantzou told Marianna Vardinoyannis (founder…
Walking passed Hellas House in the centre of Shanghai would…