Argos, Greece, is considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and the oldest in Europe. Located in the northeastern Peloponnese region, Argos has a rich history that spans over three millennia, making it a fascinating destination for travellers who are looking to explore ancient Greece and its heritage.
Greece’s Culture Ministry has announced that it will allow pets to enter more than 120 archaeological sites across the country, easing the current regulations that only allow guide dogs for disabled visitors.
The Eastern Mediterranean’s most active underwater volcano, Kolumbo, is located 6.5 kilometres northeast of Santorini. Scientists know that a Kolumbo explosion could cause great destruction – and they say that it’s only a matter of time.
Live Streaming The Holy Flame at The Holy Synagogue, Jerusalem
The Lysicrates Prize is an annual competition that showcases some of Australia’s most exciting playwriting talent and awards the commission of that play. The 7th Lysicrates Prize will be held on Saturday 29th April 2023 at the Conservatorium of Music and tickets are now available.
Dimitris Tzankatian’s love affair with travel began in 2019 when he bought his first drone. Now, just four years later, the talented photographer and certified drone pilot is stunning audiences with amazing aerial perspectives of Greece’s beautiful landscapes, historic sites, and picturesque towns and villages, captured through his beautiful photography and videography.
Patsas (tripe soup) is a common dish in Greek cuisine and although widely considered to be a hangover remedy, there are also those who simply prefer to start their day with this dish. We hope you enjoy our recipe.
The six songs of the Holy Week sequence, “Days of the Epitaph”, is a tribute to Christ by Nikos Gatsos, one of the greatest Greek poets of the 20th century, who feels that Christ’s sacrifice was the ultimate manifestation of God’s love for people. All six songs are interspersed with frequent quotations, sometimes slightly modified, from the Bible and other religious texts, expressing the poet’s conviction that Christ is the only hope for mankind.
Nefeli Meg is a multi-talented comedian and one of Greece’s rising stars.She is one of the leading YouTubers and podcasters in Greece. In this Greekspired podcast episode she speaks candidly about overcoming anorexia, how covid changed her path in life and why she prefers polygamy over monogamy.
Spring has arrived and our spirits have been lifted at the thought of the colourful wildflowers that flood Chios countryside. Spring at Chios is filled with colour and fragrance.
Greek Australian Stephen Kamper, former accountant and shadow small business minister, has been appointed to lead New South Wales’ small business policies by newly elected Premier Chris Minns. In addition to his responsibilities for small business, Kamper will also oversee lands and property, multiculturalism, and sport.
Stunned researchers discover that, in addition to accurately tracing the movement of the sun, moon and predicting when eclipses would occur, the Antikythera Mechanism created by the Ancient Greeks around 100-200BC also tracked the movements of Venus and Saturn. “Our work reveals the Antikythera Mechanism as a beautiful conception, translated by superb engineering into a device of genius,” the study concludes about the creation considered to be the world’s first computer.
Andreas Metaxa, from the Metaxa spirits family and creator of hit Instagram meme account Supersnake, opens up in the Greekspired podcast about overcoming cancer, naysayers, and how a family member’s Oscar has inspired him to make it in Hollywood.
Nikos Oikonomopoulos will soon be releasing a duet with Israeli singer Eden Ben Zaken his official fan page has revealed. The duet, which is to be Nikos first collaboration with an Israeli artist, is expected to be recorded very soon and released in the coming months.
Rita Wilson, wife of acclaimed Hollywood actor Tom Hanks, sang three songs on stage at a reception hosted by President Joe Biden at the White House in recognition of Greek Independence Day on Wednesday. Watch the video.
The Greek Minister for National Defence, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, has announced that he will visit Turkey next week in an effort to further ease tension between the two NATO members.
Athens’ Mayor, Kostas Bakoyannis, has received one of five awards at the inaugural “Partnership for Healthy Cities” Summit ( PHC), for Athens efforts in the prevention of overdose in drug users and for in its inroads in making drug overdose antidote naloxone more readily available. “Naloxone can make the difference between life and death…this means that a mother who has naloxone at home can administer it and save her child,” he says.
Greek biscuits or “biskoto” (μπισκότο) are ranked amongst the ‘Best Rated Cookies in the World’, according to online guide for traditional food TasteAtlas.
Greek women have played an essential role in shaping the history and culture not just of Greece, but of the world. As a tribute to International Women’s Day we honour some of the greatest Greek women who have left a lasting impact on history through their achievements.
From the mountains of Greece all the way to the mountains of regional Victoria in Australia, Macedon Distillery has formulated a unity of cultures to create authentic small batch spirits based on recipes passed down through generations of family history. The life and soul of the Mediterranean is family, friends and hospitality, and Macedon Distillery lives by this tradition.