From flaming raki to nettle-whipping and garlic necklaces, Greek grandmothers have used these natural remedies for millennia. Here are the yiayia cures that still beat modern medicine today.
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The Australian Embassy in Athens held an ANZAC Day Commemorative Service on April 25, 2025, at the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Alimos, honoring the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.
The name George, one of Greece’s most popular, has ancient roots meaning “farmer.” From its connection to Zeus and Saint George’s dragon-slaying legend to its global variations and single proverb, discover nine fascinating facts about this iconic name.
Greece celebrated the return of three Parthenon sculpture fragments from the Vatican Museums, intensifying its 40-year campaign to reclaim the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum. The repatriation, marked by a ceremony led by Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, adds pressure on the UK to negotiate, with Greece offering to loan artefacts in exchange.
Aphrodite Sfakianakis, the 28-year-old daughter of renowned singer Notis Sfakianakis, is making waves in the fashion world with her striking style and growing social media presence. While her father enjoys a quiet family life, rumors of his stage comeback persist.
Greece is launching tax incentives for tenants and reforming property income taxation to combat undeclared rent payments. The initiative, reported by Dnews.gr, targets “under-the-table” deals by offering tenant benefits and adjusting property owner taxes.
Renowned clarinet virtuoso Aris Mougopetros has undergone surgery at KAT Hospital following a severe injury…
Parramatta City Council has unanimously passed a motion recognizing the 1915–1923 Ottoman Empire genocides against Armenians, Assyrians, and Greeks, led by Councillor Tanya Raffoul, an Armenian Genocide descendant.
Athens, Greece – Monday, April 21, 2025 Greece’s tourism industry is gearing up for a…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined Sydney’s Greek Orthodox community for a festive Easter Sunday lunch with Archbishop Makarios, Greek Ambassador Stavros Venizelos, and Consul General Ioannis Mallikourtis. Sharing “Χριστός Ανέστη!” on X, Albanese celebrated Pascha, showcasing Australia’s vibrant multicultural unity.
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected to lead the Catholic Church in March 2013 after…
Severe weather has wreaked havoc in Kitries, West Mani, where torrential rains transformed the coastal road into a torrent, sweeping away vehicles and debris. Emergency services rescued a woman from her damaged home as local authorities work to declare a state of emergency for urgent restoration efforts.
A five-minute video clip from the film *Famagusta* is raising questions about Turkey’s alleged blocking of Netflix series. The clip depicts a disturbing scene from the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, highlighting the brutality faced by Cypriots. The story of Eleni Foka, whose father’s wound was reportedly stitched in the shape of a crescent moon, has become a symbol of the suffering endured during the conflict.
A shooting occurred at 2:50 AM on Syggrou Avenue, near Amphitheatre Avenue, when unknown assailants…
An apparent arson attack in Iraklio, Crete has crippled waste management services in the Malevizi municipality. Eight garbage trucks were destroyed by fire, leaving authorities scrambling to find a temporary solution for waste collection.
Hailed as the “greatest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls,” a nearly 1,800-year-old mosaic from Megiddo, Israel, featuring an inscription mentioning Jesus in ancient Greek, has made its US debut at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. The exhibit, “The Megiddo Mosaic: Foundations of Faith,” offers a rare glimpse into the lives and beliefs of an early Christian community.
Athens, Greece – In a bid to boost connectivity and economic growth, Greece is investing…
Paris, July 27, 2024 – Greek tennis athlete and Olympian Petros Tsitsipas received heartfelt birthday…
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Frankly there are more than 10 inventions and discoveries our ancestors are responsible for, but…
During the 19th annual Tax Forum of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Greece…
Upgrading the relationship of Greece and India to a Strategic Partnerhsip is at the core…
Greek Australian Rugby League boss Peter V’landys sat next to Queen Elizabeth during a lunch…
The karate world has lost a great practitioner with the passing earlier this month of …
A black vulture (Aegypius monachus) was killed after flying onto the blades of a wind…
Greek taxi fares are set for an increase following a decision by Deputy Infrastructure & Transport…
Greek wrestler Arionas Kolitsopoulos was crowned European Champion in the U17 category on Tuesday at…
Google Engineer Blake Lemoine was placed on leave after claiming that a computer chatbot he…
The US Embassy in Athens issued a new statement recommending U.S. citizens take both U.S.…
