An underwater robot has been used to clean the seabed of the Aegean island of Alonissos, named the Best Green Eco Destination in Greece back in 2019 at the Greek Travel Awards in Stockholm, Sweden.
WELL-BEING
the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous
It was believed to have curative powers, which could heal the respiratory organs and reduce…
Skittles “taste the rainbow” motto is taking on a dark new meaning in the wake of a lawsuit alleging the dangers of a known ingredient: titanium dioxide, an artificial chemical additive (banned in Europe) that gives the fruity candy its fun and bright colouring.
Over 100,000 kilograms of plastic has been removed from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) in a record haul orchestrated by non-profit ‘The Ocean Cleanup’: “If we repeat this 100,000 kilogram haul 1,000 times – the Great Pacific Garbage Patch will be gone.”
For Greeks, filotimo is something that has been passed through generations, it’s inherited in our DNA. Could this age-old noun encapsulating the highest of Greek virtues be the key to ending this ‘age of loneliness’?
A new television report by CBS has closely examined why Ikarian honey could be one of…
When Elena Koutsoukos’s pappou lost his battle with cancer, his passing brought the family together under sorrowful circumstances. Amongst the colourful stories shared in the celebration of his life, Elena was reminded that her great-grandmother made soap in her village in Megalopoli. So began her quest to obtain her proyiayia’s original recipe, a journey which has culminated in her creation of Soma+Soul, the first clean Greek skincare brand.
“Defibrillators are a must to help the number 1 played sport in the country and for all codes.” A household name and one that is synonymous with football, Andy Paschalidis is fighting hard for defibrillators to be on-hand at all sporting grounds across Australia.
Aric Prather, a sleep scientist at UCSF says that sleep is so critical for so many parts of our body and our mind. “It strengthens the immune system and helps regulate metabolism. It can cleanse the body of toxins that build up in the brain and prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Sleep is like the dishwasher of the brain.”
Greek Figs have been popular in the Mediterranean since ancient times; reported to have been…
Here are four secrets you need to know to enjoy the benefits of caffeine without…
It’s amazing what one small furry fruit can do. Over the last decade, you would…
It’s no secret that the Mediterranean Diet is one of the most lauded diets in…
Kalamata olives are only found on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece and have played…
Fava is a delicious Santorini yellow split pea puree dish, which is simple to make,…
So here I was, on a Friday evening, beholding the dazzlingly white full moon, surrounded…
Yogurt has always held a special place in the Greek diet and this dates back…
Marketing has led us to believe that “plant-based” burgers consist solely of that—plants. However, the products specifically designed to mimic the texture and flavour of meat contain an extensive ingredient list that’s at odds with the better-for-you image these foods are trying to create. Certified health coach Maria Crokos tells us more about the world of fake meat.
Greek Oregano is the most flavoursome and without a doubt one of the best herbs…
The honey from Greece is considered to be some of the finest honey in the world and a favourite among honey connoisseurs. The biodiversity of the Greek countryside plus the rich variety of Greek flora which includes over 850 species found nowhere else in the world contributes to it being the best.
