Every region of Greece has their own unique traditions, but when we think of the lyra, most people will automatically think of Pontian music, despite its prevalence elsewhere, including Crete. This Christmas…
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Greece was marked in green on the map published by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), after the positive index for COVID-19 testing fell below 4%, AMNA reported. Falling…
The Epirote Dance Association of Thessaloniki released an impressive Christmas carol done in the traditional style of northwestern Greece. Due to strict COVID-19 restrictions, the musicians and singers performed the Christmas carol…
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered the remains of a long-lost Byzantine church and the foundations of a 2,000-year-old Jewish ritual bath not far from an area believed to have been the site…
Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (Γεώργιος Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου) was born on the 25th of June 1963 and sadly passed away on Christmas Day in 2016 at the age of 53. The popular and talented artist…
As the song goes “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Christmas will be different from what we’d hoped for, but we’re taking that as our cue to make it one…
Making Christmas extra special this year, St. Catherine’s junior choir visited the St Basil’s Randwick location to perform Christmas Carols for the residents.
Greek health authorities announced 873 new coronavirus cases over the 24-hour period ending at 3 pm Thursday. There are also 55 deaths. There are 476 patients on ventilators, authorities said. Since the…
Christmas may be different for 2020, but spirits are still running high in Nafpaktos and all around Greece. The town glitters with Christmas lights and looks like a fairytale. *See the images…
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has delivered his Christmas message, encouraging people to keep the faith amid tough times, which you can read here- Beloved Brethren in the Lord, In this…
Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world, was born of the Most Holy Virgin Mary in the city of Bethlehem during the reign of the emperor Augustus (Octavian). Caesar Augustus…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and chief EU negotiator for Brexit Michel Barnier for their success in achieving an agreement with the United Kingdom on…
The European Union plans to spend hundreds of millions of euros over the next year helping refugees living in Turkey, most of them people who fled the war in Syria, the Associated…
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou visited the volunteer kitchen of “The Other Man” on Christmas Eve and distributed food to people in need. With a mask on due to COVID-19 measures, the Greek…
The General Staff of the Greek Military, with an impressive video that includes images of outposts, camps, hospitals and army services from all over Greece and even Mali in Africa, wished soldiers…
This is also the first deal to be published on the delimitation of maritime zones between Greece and a neighbouring country in four decades
A 24-hour electrification test of the first submarine cable that will connect the island of Crete with mainland power grids was successfully conducted, Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator SA (IPTO) announced on…
Digital platform emvolio.gov.gr, through which citizens of Greece register to be vaccinated against COVID-19, went ‘online’ earlier this week. As of January, citizens with an online-confirmed appointment will go to specified vaccination…
On Christmas Eve there is a wonderful tradition in Greece where children go door to door singing the Kalanda (Christmas carols), spreading a message of joy, hope and peace. Children from all…
Kathy Tsaples It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than with our first Christmas Recipe Advent Countdown! 1 day to go… Today I share the recipe…
Making Christmas extra special this year, St. Catherine’s junior choir visited the St Basil’s Randwick location to perform Christmas Carols for the residents.
On Christmas Eve there is a wonderful tradition in Greece…
Kathy Tsaples It’s the most wonderful time of the year,…
Around 100 Greek Lessons OnLine Students from every corner of the world donned Christmas outfits and sang Jingle Bells in Greek, uniting their voices so they may send a message of hope and unity to the whole world.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has delivered a Christmas message,…
Kathy Tsaples It’s the most wonderful time of the year,…
Around 100 Greek Lessons OnLine Students from every corner of the world donned Christmas outfits and sang Jingle Bells in Greek, uniting their voices so they may send a message of hope and unity to the whole world.
Christmas in Athens is beyond magical. There are no words…
“Christopsomo” (Χριστόψωμο) in Greek means “Christ’s Bread” and this is…
As the song goes “It’s the most wonderful time of…
Making Christmas extra special this year, St. Catherine’s junior choir visited the St Basil’s Randwick location to perform Christmas Carols for the residents.
A new NAVTEX was issued by Turkey’s authorities for research…
Fierce debate over causes of the painful defeat in the…
There is no there is no Turkish minority in the…
Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (Γεώργιος Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου) was born on the 25th…
On Christmas Eve there is a wonderful tradition in Greece…
George Michael‘s family has shared a touching message on the…
Around 100 Greek Lessons OnLine Students from every corner of the world donned Christmas outfits and sang Jingle Bells in Greek, uniting their voices so they may send a message of hope and unity to the whole world.
Pop star Ariana Grande announced she is engaged to luxury real…
Kathy Tsaples It’s the most wonderful time of the year,…
“Christopsomo” (Χριστόψωμο) in Greek means “Christ’s Bread” and this is…
Baklava Cheesecake is the ultimate fusion of nutty crunch baklava and sweet soft cheesecake, encased in a flaky filo pastry.
Greece enlisted the help of basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo in urging…
Maria Prevolarakis Wins Gold for Greece in the World Women’s…
Argentinian footballers from OFI, Atromitos, Panathinaikos and Panarkadikos adapted “La…
Greece’s Olympic gymnastics champion in the still rings, Eleftherios Petrounias,…
Thessaloniki football club Aris FC has prepared a special jersey…
George Michael‘s family has shared a touching message on the…
Six years ago, George Clooney married his wife, Amal –…
Greek American presenter Maria Menounos revealed in a new episode…
This video clip is unlike any other! Giorgos Sabanis, Panos Katsimihas and Cobalt Music had the idea of featuring fans to be apart of the music video.
The European Commission has approved a €120m Greek grant to Aegean Airlines for…
Those arriving to Greece from the United Kingdom will now…
It’s called luxury working. If you’re craving a change of…
The Greek Cycladic island of Sifnos, was recently included in…
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.
Whether you prefer to take a leisurely stroll and window shop, or head to a hub where you can find all your favourite brands and stores in the one spot, Athens has all of your shopping needs covered. Read our guide for shopping in Athens complete with shopping tips.
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.
A house so unique and beautiful is hard to square.
Among 600 olive trees, is this dream, minimalistic house inspired by the Pythagorean theorem and created by architect Tilemachos Andrianopoulos.
Reminiscent of beautiful, relaxed summers spent on the Greek islands, Greek brand BlueMATI was born out of a deep love and passion for Greece and everything Greek.
Made with love and guided by faith, the beautiful creations of Pisti are meaningful cultural gifts that are custom-made by inspiring 23 year old Greek-Australian artist Georgia Xirocostas.