Marinos Mitralexis (1916 – September 19, 1948)From Messinia in the South-West of the Peloponnese, he…
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On August 31, 1922, Kemal’s army wanted to destroy everything Greek that existed in the…
August 30th, 1949 – The Battle of Grammos-Vitsi After nearly 10 years of continuous fighting,…
Chrysostomos of Smyrni (1867 – August 27, 1922) Born Chrysostomos Kalafatis, in Trigleia near Prousa…
With the magnificent Acropolis as is backdrop, the Chairman of the powerful US Senate Foreign…
The entire Evzones Collection by Nick Bourdaniotis, a photographic exhibition, can be purchased in a beautifully presented coffee table book that is sure to become the perfect family heirloom.
Born in Athens but with family roots in Kastoria, Macedonia, he was a writer, diplomat…
The battle of Dervenakia is perhaps the most crucial battle of the Greek revolution. It…
Aristotelis Valaoritis (September 1, 1824 – July 24, 1879) Born in Lefkada with roots from…
Georgios Soulios (1885 – July 15, 1927) From Korytsa in Northern Epirus, he was a…
1821 Before and After – The Exhibition in Benaki Museum in honor of 200 years of Independence
June 21, 1824, the island of Psara, which had joined The Greek War of Independence on April 10, 1821, was invaded by the Turkish fleet, comprising 176 ships. At the time, it was estimated that there were 30,000 people on the island, 7,000 of which were locals and the rest refugees from Asia Minor and nearby Chios, which had been destroyed two years earlier.
Born on August 12, 1800 in Lampovo in Northern Epirus, Zappas was a fighter in the Greek War of Independence and later, a businessman, philanthropist, national benefactor and founder of the modern Olympic Games.
Only two hours away from Athens, Nafplio has been named Greece’s prettiest and most romantic…
If you are searching for the best dining experience in Athens. Look no higher… ‘Dinner in the Sky’ is the answer!
Preparations are underway at Athens’ iconic Panathenaic Stadium, also known as the Kallimarmaro r, for…
Thymios Lolis (1880 – June 16, 1961 Born in the village of Krania, midway between…
A list of Greece’s 545 Blue Flag beaches is now available on the Visit Greece…
The flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Gulf Air, has announced the launch of…