Hedge fund founder and Jewish philanthropist Michael Steinhardt accepts a deal that will see him…
Greek Culture
Contemporary Greek culture and traditions are very rich and diverse, reflecting Greece’s location at the crossing point where the West meets the East and the country’s great and turbulent history.
A former criminal lawyer turned archeologist claimed that her quest to find Queen Cleopatra’s tomb…
The Diros Caves are among the most significant natural sites in Greece; the truly spectacular…
In a few days time, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will pay an official visit…
From Kilkis and born as Ioannis Villioglou (1885 – December 5, 1923), Ioannis Ramnalis, was…
The new Chair of the Trustees of the British Museum, George Osborne, in a recent…
3 – 4 minutes Greek Orthodox church wants to build a 32,000-square-foot facility in west…
The new director of the British museum, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne hinted…
The huge mural depicting Laskarina Bouboulina, the great shipping woman from Spetses, adorns the entrance…
Emmanouil Pappas (1772 – December 5, 1821) From Serres in Macedonia, he was a merchant,…
In celebration of the 200-year anniversary of the Greek War of Independence of 1821, the…
Made from the world’s finest pure silk materials, with finely rolled hand finished edges and immaculate attention to every single detail, Fetolia’s luxury limited edition scarves are exclusive designs inspired by history, nature and ethnic influences, including some beautiful Greek-themed designs such as the aptly named ‘The Olympian Gods’, ‘Evzonas’ and ‘The Abduction of Europa.’
Christmas is one of the major holidays that are celebrated in Greece, filled with moments to spend with loved ones, church services, and plenty of unique traditions. Here is a roundup of some of the most special Greek Christmas customs that you can enjoy, no matter where in the world you are.
Greek City Times entertainment journalist Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis speaks with Ronn Moss, the American star best known for his portrayal of Ridge Forrestor, in an exclusive interview to learn more about life beyond The Bold and the Beautiful.
With the current debate surrounding vaccinations dividing the tennis world, Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas has posted a cryptic message on Twitter regarding the controversy ahead of the Australian Open.
An image of Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas has been named one of Time’s Top Photos of 2021 with the creative genius of its photographer Julian Finney compared to that of famed Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.
The Monastery of Agia Varvara Roussanou is one of the six active monasteries in Meteora and it is dedicated to Agia Varvara, who is commemorated by the Greek Orthodox Church on December 4th.
On December 1, as on the first day of every month, people flocked in droves to the wish-granting Greek Orthodox church ‘Ayin Biri Kilisesi’ in Constantinople to make wishes, in the hope that they will come true.
A little girl abandoned alone in a cardboard box was located by police during their…
Although one of the most popular phrases associated with Italy, ‘Ciao,’ is an informal salutation…