Kleon Papadimitriou, 20, a student at the University of Aberdeen, said he attempted to book flights home to Athens three times in late March, but each flight was cancelled due to the…
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The ‘Ladies Union of Drama – Open Hospitality House’ is a small-scale non-profit philanthropic agency with a big heart that makes a big impact helping families in Northeast Greece. Established in the…
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) has released a statement condemning Turkey’s conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque. ISNA says that the Quran states that it against their religious beliefs…
Former Greek Diplomat to Turkey, Leonidas Chrysanthopoulos, told Sputnik Hellas that the decision to turn Hagia Sophia into a mosque would lead to new problems in Turkey, especially domestically. “[The] decision to…
Four Azerbaijani soldiers were killed after starting hostilities with Armenia in the border region. Three of the Azerbaijani soldiers were killed on Sunday and one on Monday in the Tavush region of…
Greek Australian Steve Georgallis has been announced as the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs’ interim coach for the rest of this season, after head Coach Dean Pay walked away mid-season. The Bulldogs, an Australian professional…
At a time when the news of the conversion of the Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque was not well received by a lot of the world, Iran and Pakistan…
An unexpected positive outcome came following the meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels. Greece was expecting only Cyprus and France at its side, but in the end a number of…
“This year’s tourist season is difficult, but it allows our country to hope, because it has a comparative advantage. That is, we have achieved a substantial and effective response to the overall…
A small group of Israelis waving the Greek flag, also burned a Turkish flag in front of Turkey’s Consulate in Jerusalem on Monday. The nine Israelis, going by the name of the…
Hotel Grande Bretagne will be reopening on July 15 with a set of new health and safety measures. The iconic Syntagma Square hotel has been closed for four months due to the…
Emergency grant funding is now available to support vulnerable temporary visa holders and specialist migrant and settlement services during the Covid-19 pandemic. Acting Minister for Multiculturalism Geoff Lee today announced $4 million…
Giannis Antetokounmpo decided on the word that will be on the back of his jersey instead of his last name, when the games resume at the end of the month. Last week,…
Greece is examining the resumption of flights from non-EU countries, such as the US, Government spokesman Stelios Petsas stated. During his daily press briefing, Petsas noted that direct flights from the UK…
EU Foreign Affairs Ministers on Monday agreed to impose sanctions against Turkey if it continues its provocations against Greece and Cyprus among other things. The request to consider measures against Turkey was…
Prompted by a spike in Covid-19 cases in the country, Greek authorities have banned ‘panigyria’ celebrations held by village communities to celebrate the feast days of local patron saints. Government spokesman Stelios…
Tobias Christopher Hautekiet Confinement is isolating and gives the sense that everything has come to a stand-still, but this once aristocratic Kypseli neighbourhood revealed a lot about itself during lockdown, and how…
We’ll Always Have Athens is a new English-language podcast series which tells fascinating stories about Athens’ about art, history and urban culture. The fortnightly podcast takes a fresh look at some of…
Cypriot Archbishop: Turks remain uncivilized who only destroy and appropriate the cultures of others
The Turks “have remained uncivilized, they are rude, and they will remain [this way],” said the Primate of the Church of Cyprus, Archbishop Chrysostomos, regarding Ankara’s decision to turn Hagia Sophia into…
“Greece is very much part of my identity,” Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales exclaimed in an opinion piece published on Greek daily newspaper Ta Nea. He praised the resilience of the…
We’ll Always Have Athens is a new English-language podcast series which tells fascinating stories about Athens’ about art, history and urban culture. The fortnightly podcast takes a fresh look at some of…
World Chocolate Day on July 7th is all about celebrating…
Sokolatopita (in Greek: Σοκολατόπιτα) is a heavenly chocolate cake, moistened…
‘La Gitana’ has it all- views of the Acropolis on…
Figs have been popular in the Mediterranean since ancient times;…
A former school in Paramythia, Thesprotia that was donated by…
Figs have been popular in the Mediterranean since ancient times;…
The UEFA Euro 2004 Final was a historical match played on 4 July,…
Stavros Spyros Niarchos, billionaire Greek shipping tycoon who spent much of his…
Get a taste of The Taverna. Award-winning writer/director, Alkinos Tsilimidos serves up life, love, food and cultural differences in his brand new dark comedy premiering today in cinemas across Australia. Join Kostas for one utterly chaotic evening in his family-run Greek restaurant. Opa! Make a reservation for The Taverna at a cinema near you.
Tobias Christopher Hautekiet Confinement is isolating and gives the sense…
Although Turks think of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk fondly as the…
Kostas Stoupas Although Turkey is on the verge of bankruptcy…
The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, and this calls to…
What the world needs now is hand sanitiser. And Greek Australian entrepreneur Graham Athanaseris is delivering it.
We’ll Always Have Athens is a new English-language podcast series…
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks, who acquired Greek citizenship earlier this year,…
The first-ever virtual Greek film festival in the US, ‘Greek…
A former school in Paramythia, Thesprotia that was donated by…
On Wednesday 1st July, Eleni Menegaki said goodbye to viewers…
World Chocolate Day on July 7th is all about celebrating…
Sokolatopita (in Greek: Σοκολατόπιτα) is a heavenly chocolate cake, moistened…
Figs have been popular in the Mediterranean since ancient times;…
Stifatho (in Greek: στιφάδο) is a delicious traditional Greek stew.…
Coffee is a part of Greek culture and over the…
Greek Australian Steve Georgallis has been announced as the Canterbury-Bankstown…
Giannis Antetokounmpo decided on the word that will be on…
The retired eight-time Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt took to…
The UEFA Euro 2004 Final was a historical match played on 4 July,…
Celebrating one year since the release of the first signature…
On Wednesday 1st July, Eleni Menegaki said goodbye to viewers…
One of the best known figures in hip-hop and rap,…
Tom Hanks’ sci-fi movie ‘Bios’ has been delayed to 2021.…
It was supposed to be one of the biggest concerts…
Museums across the country will reopen from next Monday, June 15, with…
“This year’s tourist season is difficult, but it allows our…
Hotel Grande Bretagne will be reopening on July 15 with…
Greece is examining the resumption of flights from non-EU countries,…
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are taking a…
Italians have decided to take a short vacation in their…
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.
Since its launch in 2012, Greek Chic Handmades has…
Urban Owl is a trendy and successful Greek retro-style sunglass…
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…