Alexandroupolis: Greece's newest city celebrates 104 years
The Treaty of Lausanne (24 July 1923) affirmed the Greek sovereignty on Western Thrace. During World War II , the Nazis gave Alexandroupoli to their Bulgarian partners.
Unveiling of Greece's Largest Flag: Celebrating Liberation Day in Alexandroupoli
In Alexandroupoli, the largest Greek flag is waving, covering an area of 618 square meters, near the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupoli. The hoisting of the largest Greek flag took place this morning as part of the celebratory events of “FREEDOM 2024”. The hoisting was carried out by members of the Alexandroupoli Club in collaboration with…
Nicholas Galitzine Dreams of Ancient Greece Project
Breakout star and Hollywood newcomer Nicholas Galiztine: In the realm of Hollywood, there are those rare moments when a rising star ignites the industry with an undeniable presence and talent. This year, all eyes are on Nicholas Galitzine whose meteoric rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. With each role undertaken, Galitzine has captivated audiences…
History of Mother’s Day
The tradition of celebrating mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honour of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele.
Lord Byron: A Poetic and Iconographic Journey
2024 – the Year of Byron – marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Lord Byron, the renowned British Romantic poet and a seminal figure in modern Greek history as a result of his undying commitment to the cause of freedom in the Greek War of Independence in 1821. On 9 May 2024, to…
Researchers discover genetic similarities between today's Greeks and those from 2,000 BC
The Minoan civilization in Crete, Greek culture on mainland Greece and the Cycladic culture in the Aegean islands, despite their differences in burial customs, architecture and art, had genetic similarities in the early Bronze Age about 5,000 years ago. This was discovered in a new international scientific study of ancient DNA analysis in the region…
Celebrating the Birthday of Rebetiko Legend, Markos Vamvakaris
Markos Vamvakaris was one of the most influential Greek musicians of Rebetiko. He was born in Syros in 1905, the first of six siblings. Because his family’s financial difficulties were severe, Vamvakaris was forced to leave school and work as a shoeblack, paperboy, worker at spinning mills, etc. When he was 12, he left Syros…
