The Voice of Greece commemorates Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler obituary with a special broadcast on her life as a pioneering Byzantinologist. Tune in February 18, 2026.
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Peter Diamandis, the visionary entrepreneur behind the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University, has been named…
Greek music icon Marinella remains under intensive home medical care in Kifisia 16 months after a serious health episode, as family and fans continue to hope.
10 years after his tragic passing, Pantelis Pantelidis’ music continues to resonate with fans in Greece and beyond. A self-taught musician who rose to fame through YouTube, his heartfelt lyrics and distinct voice earned him a devoted following. Though gone too soon, his legacy lives on through his timeless songs and posthumous chart-topping hits.
A viral video clip contrasting men’s and women’s perspectives on relationships has gained significant traction…
The grandson of a Greek political prisoner executed by Nazi forces during World War II…
In his message for Holy and Great Lent 2025, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew reminds us that this is a time of “fasting and repentance, of spiritual vigilance and journey with the Lord,” culminating in “the veneration of His splendid Resurrection.” […] The faithful ‘encounter, recognize, and love one and the same Christ,’ […] our experience of faith is ‘unique’ and ‘profoundly personal’ as a freedom given to us by Christ, […] expressed as love and applied support to our concrete neighbor […] May all Orthodox Christians avail themselves of the opportunity to take hold of this glorious freedom now
Young actor Nikos Mellos, famous for his 2021 role in MEGA’s series Η Γη της…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid tribute to renowned Byzantinist Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, calling her life…
Renowned Greek Byzantinist Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler died at the age of 99, leaving behind what Greek…
“Greece said Monday it will seek to obtain a series of photos that appear to show the final moments of 200 Greeks who were executed by a Nazi firing squad in Athens during World War II, after the previously unknown pictures appeared on an online sale site.”
Study in Greece (SiG) took a major step to internationalise Greek universities with a strategic…
Archbishop Ieronymos praised director Yiannis Smaragdis’ film Kapodistrias after attending a screening on Sunday afternoon…
Photographs believed to show the execution of 200 Greek resistance fighters at Kaisariani on May 1, 1944 have emerged in an online auction, sparking national debate. The images, attributed to a German officer, are prompting calls for official authentication and state acquisition to preserve their historical significance
Tsitsipas opens up about his rare 2-hour dinner with Djokovic in Vouliagmeni, sharing lessons from the tennis legend on career, health, and the lonely side of the sport.
Byzantine Cheesecake: The Ancient Greek Dessert That Inspired Modern Recipes Long before the rise of…
Galatas, Chania — The childhood residence of legendary Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis and his brother,…
The suppression order protecting Luke “Fatboy” Sparos has ended, revealing him as a central figure in the Sydney underworld murder of cocaine kingpin Alen Moradian. The killing, over a $500,000 drug debt, involved meticulous planning, surveillance, and a dramatic getaway with burnt-out vehicles.
Celebrity chef George Calombaris is back in Melbourne with Auto Greek, a one-month pop-up at Ovolo South Yarra. Showcasing neoclassic Greek cuisine with dishes under $30, the former MasterChef Australia judge reconnects with the city’s vibrant inner-city dining scene.
Cheese lovers rejoice as Tyrini, Greece’s beloved Cheesefare Week, begins. The final week before Great Lent is filled with traditional pies, dairy dishes and rich flavors, marking a joyful farewell to indulgence before the fasting period leading to Pascha.
Anna Psarouda-Benaki, the first woman to serve as Speaker of Greece’s Parliament and President of the Academy of Athens, has died at 92. A towering figure in law and politics, she leaves behind a historic legacy in modern Greek public life.
Greek Cypriot-Australian activist Drew Pavlou claims he was deported from the US after satirically threatening to move into Billie Eilish’s mansion, sparked by her “no human being is illegal on stolen land” Grammy comment. Read about his heritage and the drama.
Invented in Ancient Greece, the cheesecake was initially served to the athletes of the first-ever Olympic Games to provide them with much needed energy to compete.
Greece advances Unknown Soldier Tomb preservation with a joint committee focusing on cleaning and lighting upgrades. This follows 2025 laws shifting oversight to the Defense Ministry for the Syntagma Square cenotaph.
The British Museum has removed the word Palestine from its ancient Middle East displays following…
Greek-Australian model and rising international personality Mary Vitinaros has been announced as one of the…
Discover the unique link between Saint Valentine and Mytilene, where his relics are kept in the Catholic church. Explore who the Orthodox Church honors as patrons of love instead of Valentine’s Day
Today, Greek Orthodox Christians observe Psihosavato, one of the special Saturdays set aside in the liturgical calendar to remember the dead.
The Los Angeles Chargers hosted NFL Flag Football camps in Athens and Thessaloniki, strengthening grassroots development in Greece ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut at LA 2028.
The Greek Ministry of Culture announced the 2025 State Literary Awards, recognising works published in…
