It was suggested by a Facebook friend yesterday that my “embracing”, as he put it,…
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.
Centuries ago the icon of Panagia Tsambika was located at the Holy Monastery of Panagia…
Irene of Athens (Εἰρήνη ἡ Ἀθηναία) died on August 9, 803 AD. The first woman…
One of the best feelings in the world, without question, is LOVE. We use the…
It’s as true today as it was when I wrote this back in 2016 –…
Fifty-four students from 17 countries and 29 universities attended the Athens University summer course in…
The oldest church of Santorini island is Panagia Episkopi, a former bishop’s church from the…
78% of Sunday Times readers approved the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece, according…
On February 27, 1953, German-led creditors of the United States gathered in London to settle…
The miraculous monastery of Malevi, or the Dormition of the Virgin, is one of the…
The Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ is celebrated…
For centuries Greek mythology has inspired books, movies, paintings and has had a presence in…
Items of great value, such as a Audemars Piguet watch, which belonged to a Greek…
The authorities and residents of Taiwan are on heightened alert after the tension that has…
A tragedy on the beach of Sozopoli in Halkidiki almost occurred when an elderly woman…
The US invades Iraq, not once but twice, the second time under indisputably false pretences.…
Trahana is a type of ancient wheat product that is used Greece and the eastern Mediterranean to create a deliciously distinctive base for soups and Greek-style pasta dishes. Super easy to make, you will have this traditional trahana dish from the stove top to the table and into hungry mouths in about 30 minutes.
The Church of Panagia in Chora is the most famous church of Folegandros island. It is located on a stunning spot offering an incredible view of the entire island and the sea.
“G’day Elon Musk, I’m a reporter at ABC News that’s been covering the discovery of SpaceX debris in Australia. Just wondering, is anyone from your team coming to collect it? Here’s a pic of one of the pieces.” Reporter sends message to SpaceX founder after the discovery of 3 metre tall space debris in sheep paddocks in Australia.
The Archaeological Site of Olympia, in the historic and culturally rich region of Ilia, Greece, was a fitting venue for an event held this week by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, designed to kickstart a government initiative to strengthen synergies between culture and tourism.