Greek American soprano Maria Callas was one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. She was born at Flower Hospital (now the Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care…
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The world globe with a red ribbon (an internationally recognised symbol for AIDS awareness) and the words “we keep our promise” was illuminated on the facade of the Hellenic Parliament on Tuesday…
On November 27, 2013, the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Constantinople canonized Elder Porphyrios (Bairaktaris) of Kafsokalivia and his Feast Day is commemorated on December 2. Elder Porphyrios was born in…
Esther Cohen, Greece’s oldest Holocaust survivor, has passed away at the age of 96. On March 24, 1944, at the age of 17, Cohen along with other Romaniote Jews from the city…
In what was described by sources as a fiery confrontation between Turkey and NATO allies at Tuesday’s NATO Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting, the US did not hold back its feelings on Turkey’s change of foreign policy and behaviour.
Greek Shipping and Island Policy Minister Ioannis Plakiotakis has been moved to the intensive care unit at Evaggelismos General Hospital in Athens for “precautionary reasons.” He was admitted to hospital on Saturday after…
Hollywood heart throb Gerard Butler is dating Greek model Sofia Harmanda and the fiercely private couple are set to spend their Christmas
holidays this year in England and Scotland.
Germany’s EU Council Presidency has seen the greatest tensions in Greek-Turkish relations since 1974
Merkel’s failure to “tame” Turkey while it is occupying the EU presidency was explained by the associate professor of International Law and Foreign Policy at Panteion University and Member of Parliament of…
A 20-year-old Albanian has been arrested and is being held at the Santorini police station, accused of murdering 69-year-old hotelier, Nikos Halaris, who was found charred inside his business in Oia. The…
Like many Greek regions which revolted during the Greek War of Independence of 1821, Crete remained under Ottoman Control. Several major Cretan rebellions followed: 1841, 1858, 1866-69, 1878, 1895-98, all were brutally…
After a three year delay because of the civil war, Greek firm METKA will build a gas-powered electricity plant in Tobruk. The Mayor of Tobruk Municipality, Faraj Boual Khattabia, and the General…
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended a series of travel restrictions for both domestic and international flights. The extension aims to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Greece extends second lockdown until December 7…
A video is going viral on social media showing soldiers singing the Greek National Anthem as they approach Kastellorizo. Kastellorizo is at the center of Turkey’s illegal claims on Greek sovereignty. The…
Greece’s Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) were awarded the “World’s Leading Tourist Board” at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020. “With great joy and pride we accept on…
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece was discharged from Athens’ Evangelismos Hospital, where he has been undergoing treatment for Covid-19. The 82-year-old archbishop was admitted to hospital on November 19 for…
Eight tombs of various types were discovered during recent excavation works by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Ilia, on a privately owned plot of land. According to the culture ministry, the tombs…
Just the word ‘Dolmades’ (Ντολμάδες) makes me hungry! But what’s in them? In this recipe, the vine leaves are stuffed with a tasty meat and rice mixture and loaded with fresh herbs.…
Marialena Tsirli was sworn in as Registrar of the European Court of Human Rights on Monday. She is the first woman to ever serve in this role in the Court’s history. The President of…
A hand grenade was found in a garbage collection vehicle travelling in centre of Volos on Monday. Authorities say the truck stopped at the intersection of Alexandras St and Ikonomaki St after…
Greek-American political advisor and communications expert Jen Psaki has been named press secretary in US President-elect Joe Biden’s new all-female White House communications team.
Hollywood heart throb Gerard Butler is dating Greek model Sofia Harmanda and the fiercely private couple are set to spend their Christmas
holidays this year in England and Scotland.
Just the word ‘Dolmades’ (Ντολμάδες) makes me hungry! But what’s…
Very tasty and super healthy, Gigantes Plaki is a classic Greek vegetarian and vegan dish that can be found in most taverns across Greece during both summer and winter. Our traditional Greek Gigantes Plaki recipe for your enjoyment with the family.
Cleopatra used it to infuse her bathwater, while Alexander the Great bathed his battle wounds with it and drank saffron tea. Saffron, the gold of Greek land as it is called, is considered the best quality worldwide.
Supermodels Irina Shayk, Joan Smalls and Candice Swanepoel have joined forces to grace the cover of the December edition of Vogue Greece, modelling a variety of black-and-white images which aim to ‘pay homage to humanity’.
On November 30, 1925, General Theodoros Pangalos introduced a new law in…
Protected by the EU and UNESCO as a unique product, the precious ‘tears’ of Chios are harvested in a labour intensive process that has been passed down through generations and included on the UNESCO list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. There’s now a way to assist in the preservation of this ancient Greek tradition and the magical Chios mastiha trees.
Cleopatra used it to infuse her bathwater, while Alexander the Great bathed his battle wounds with it and drank saffron tea. Saffron, the gold of Greek land as it is called, is considered the best quality worldwide.
After years of investigation and observation, Greek police have managed to uncover a network of illegal dealers of ancient artifacts, bringing to light an operation ‘laundering’ antiquities.
A “prehistoric geological phenomenon of great geological and archaeological importance”, the eerie red landscape of Kokkinopilos is reminiscent of the planet Mars.
Hollywood heart throb Gerard Butler is dating Greek model Sofia Harmanda and the fiercely private couple are set to spend their Christmas
holidays this year in England and Scotland.
Con Boutsianis Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all…
Protected by the EU and UNESCO as a unique product, the precious ‘tears’ of Chios are harvested in a labour intensive process that has been passed down through generations and included on the UNESCO list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. There’s now a way to assist in the preservation of this ancient Greek tradition and the magical Chios mastiha trees.
Supermodels Irina Shayk, Joan Smalls and Candice Swanepoel have joined forces to grace the cover of the December edition of Vogue Greece, modelling a variety of black-and-white images which aim to ‘pay homage to humanity’.
A common espousal is that Turkey and Azerbaijan constitute “two…
Hollywood heart throb Gerard Butler is dating Greek model Sofia Harmanda and the fiercely private couple are set to spend their Christmas
holidays this year in England and Scotland.
We romanticize rebetiko as a reflection of the Greek experience…
Panagiotis “Notis” Sfakianakis, one of the most successful singers of…
Xylella fastidiosa is the deadly pathogen threatening to wipe out Greece’s olive oil industry and predicted to cost the country almost €2 billion if not eradicated.
Supermodels Irina Shayk, Joan Smalls and Candice Swanepoel have joined forces to grace the cover of the December edition of Vogue Greece, modelling a variety of black-and-white images which aim to ‘pay homage to humanity’.
Just the word ‘Dolmades’ (Ντολμάδες) makes me hungry! But what’s…
Very tasty and super healthy, Gigantes Plaki is a classic Greek vegetarian and vegan dish that can be found in most taverns across Greece during both summer and winter. Our traditional Greek Gigantes Plaki recipe for your enjoyment with the family.
Cleopatra used it to infuse her bathwater, while Alexander the Great bathed his battle wounds with it and drank saffron tea. Saffron, the gold of Greek land as it is called, is considered the best quality worldwide.
Business Insider published a tear-jerking tribute to one of the…
Creamy, cheesy, spicy and so satisfying. That’s right, we are…
Con Boutsianis Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all…
Greece’s young tennis star, Stefanos Tsitsipas, wrote a moving eulogy…
Many people gathered to pay tribute to Diego Armando Maradona…
A new 40-000 seat Panathinaikos football stadium will be constructed…
In less than a week, the Olympiacos basketball team has…
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.
A few days ago, Konstantinos Pantelidis released his new song…
The Golden Alexander-Theo Angelopoulos for Best Feature Film at the…
Greek Actor Christos Zorbas, known for his role in ‘Evdokia’,…
The Thessaloniki International Film Festival (TIFF) which is running until…
Greece’s Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization…
Xylella fastidiosa is the deadly pathogen threatening to wipe out Greece’s olive oil industry and predicted to cost the country almost €2 billion if not eradicated.
A “prehistoric geological phenomenon of great geological and archaeological importance”, the eerie red landscape of Kokkinopilos is reminiscent of the planet Mars.
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.
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.