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A rare winner’s medal from the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 is set to be auctioned next month.
Women rarely competed in the ancient Olympic Games, and authorities largely barred them from even attending, according to an explainer by Owen Jarus, published on LiveScience.com. The Olympics ran from about 776…
From a fearsome Greek god of desire to the cute cherub of Valentine’s Day cards, Cupid’s transformation tells the story of how ancient passion was softened into modern romance. Discover how Eros became Cupid — and why his image still defines love today.
By Greek City Times Staff NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has turned his sweet tooth into…
The Greek National Opera announced it will present “Nikos Kazantzakis: An Odyssey in Music” at…
Greece’s Culture Ministry, in cooperation with the Epirus Region and the Municipality of Arta, launched…
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said in Kastoria that Greece was implementing “the biggest culture…
The sound of an ancient Greek lyre, built in a family workshop in Europo, Kilkis,…
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable Mycenaean boar tusk helmet near Pylos, shedding new light on…
The ancient coastal site of Kynos in Livanates will undergo major conservation works after securing more than €2.78 million in EU funding under the Central Greece 2021–2027 programme.
Tsiknopempti is the day Greece smells like grilled meat from corner to corner. From street barbecues to family feasts, here’s why this smoky Carnival tradition brings the country together — and how it’s celebrated today.
February 11, 2026 — Archaeologists have successfully rediscovered Alexandria on the Tigris, a major ancient…
Archaeologists in Egypt recovered massive stones from the seabed of Alexandria that they linked to…
Greek-Australian MP Stathis Georganas delivered a symbolic address in Greek inside Australia’s Federal Parliament as February 9 gained international recognition as World Greek Language Day.
Greece Launches Hellenic Heritage: Single E-Ticketing for 108 Archaeological Sites & Museums in 2026
Greece launches Hellenic Heritage: single e-ticketing platform for 108 archaeological sites & museums. Book tickets, passes & AR experiences online by April 2026.
The Greek fever that the US experienced in the 1820s and the contribution of American…
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) is considering whether Greece violates human rights law…
Jennifer Aniston is 57 today and happier than ever with hypnotherapist Jim Curtis. The couple, first linked in July 2025 in Mallorca, went Instagram-official and made their red-carpet debut in November 2025.
On 11 February 1959, Greek Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis and Turkish Prime Minister Adnan Menderes signed the Zurich Agreement, establishing the framework for an independent Republic of Cyprus as a bi-communal state with equal political representation for Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots.
February 11, 2026The Greek City Times Greece has bid farewell to a living bridge to…
February 10, 1947: Paris Peace Treaties signed. Greece received only the Dodecanese from Italy despite major losses and claims from Bulgaria & Albania.
In this exclusive Ioanna Skoula interview, the Miss Global Greece 2026 shares her upbringing, pageant journey, and advocacy for women’s empowerment.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described support for the Greek language as a national priority during…
The Greek Consulate General in Istanbul hosted two major events yesterday to mark World Greek…
The HACCI National Federation met with Greece’s incoming Trade Commissioner in Sydney to discuss strengthening Greece-Australia trade ties, highlighting sectoral opportunities and collaboration. This event marks a key step in bilateral economic relations.
A new international study has found that the people of Mesa Mani in southern Greece…
Romanian President Nicușor Dan praised the Greek language for its pivotal role in shaping European…
Foreign writers and scholars celebrated the Greek language on 9 February, the International Day of…
UNESCO will honour World Greek Language Day on 9 February 2026 with a cultural, literary,…
