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The Periptero, a cherished part of Greek culture, has faced challenges in recent years from anti-smoking laws and increased tobacco…
On June 24 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of Agios Ioannis the Baptist and Forerunner.
The Feast of Holy Pentecost is celebrated each year on the fiftieth day after the Great and Holy Feast of…
Starting July 1, Greece will implement a six-day work week, becoming the first EU country with a 41-hour work week.…
The Acropolis archaeological site will be closed from 12:00 to 17:00 on Wednesday due to high temperatures. Ticket holders can…
Saint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles, and had Galilee as his homeland; this is all that is known…
Folegandros, an exquisitely untouched island of Greece Folegandros is in the heart of the Aegean, and although it is…
Pyrgi is a picturesque medieval village on the island of Chios, known as the “painted village” thanks to the unique…
Four years ago today, Konstantinos Argiros, one of the most successful artists of his generation and a shining star in…
The naval battle of Eressos is considered the first frontal naval battle by the Greek navy during the Greek Revolution…
The tradition of celebrating mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals…
On May 9 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Holy Martyr Christopher of Lycea, who is also…
Today is the Feast Day of Agios Georgios, a great and glorious Martyr of Christ, born of a father from…
Once every few years, Greek Easter falls the same week as “American Easter,” as it was called when I was…
On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is…
Watch our short video of how to build your own Epitaphio.
On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. "Today He who hung…
The current situation and the exact population of the Greek Community of Skopje are not known, as government data from…
Today is Holy Monday and for each of the first three days of Holy Week, there is a general theme.…