As the song goes “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Christmas will be different from what we’d hoped for, but we’re taking that as our cue to make it one…
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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has delivered his Christmas message, encouraging people to keep the faith amid tough times, which you can read here- Beloved Brethren in the Lord, In this…
GCT is live streaming Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and St Efstathios the Great Martyr – 20th September 2020, bringing the church into everyones home. You can watch it…
Did you know Greek City Times has an app? We keep Hellenes and Philhellenes around the globe updated daily with the latest Greek related news and features. Make sure you never miss…
Figs have been popular in the Mediterranean since ancient times; reported to have been first cultivated in Egypt and then spread first to Ancient Greece. Nowadays Greece is one of the largest…
Former National Security Adviser to US President Donald Trump has released his new explosive book about the inner workings of the administration in diplomatic issues. John Bolton makes many surprising and shocking…
Last week, Greek City Times reported that police arrested a 47-year-old Greek man posing as a doctor in Athens. The man who has now been identified as Nikos Kontothanasis, stands accused of…
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia has renewed its support for Emfasis Foundation, to assist the homeless in Athens. The AU$35,000 grant renewal will support more than 2100 homeless and rough sleepers in…
At the top of The Times list of Europe’s 25 secret islands without crowds this year, was Andros. The British daily national newspaper praises the excellent initiative of Andros Routes and the walking…
A drive-through coronavirus testing station has been set up in Xanthi to quickly, safely and conveniently test people for the novel virus. Patients will drive through the site, wind down their windows…
“Greece will make the most of European funds to restart the economy,” Environment and Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis stated at the first informal video conference of EU Environment and Climate Ministers held…
A 29-year-old Greek-American was killed by police in New York’s borough of Queens, after a neighbour misreported that he was carrying a gun inside his own home. George Zapantis, who suffered from…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis participated in a video conference with Greek kids all over the world, as well as children of different nationalities learning Greek. Mitsotakis spoke with students and teachers…
Qatar Airways continues to maintain its position as the largest international carrier in the world, operating over 270 weekly flights to more than 45 destinations. With demand steadily rising, Qatar Airways has…
On June 24 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of Agios Ioannis the Baptist and Forerunner. Six months before his appearance in Nazareth to the All-holy Virgin Mary, the great Gabriel,…
Athens’ high-security Korydallos Prison has reported its first case of Covid-19. The inmate, a 33-year-old Greek-Armenian man, was transferred to Sotiria Hospital for treatment. A team of health workers from the National Organization of…
Former Greek footballer and coach Nikos Alefantos, passed away today aged 81, after suffering a heart attack. Alefantos, born on January 3, 1939 in Athens and raised in Exarcheia where he lived until…
The tourist season in Northern Epirus in southern Albania, specifically in the Greek town of Himarra (Χειμάρρα, Albanian: Himarë) may turn into a conflict between the indigenous Greeks of the region, and…
The Police investigation into the organised arson plot aimed at the “One Happy Family” illegal immigrant centre and the “School of Peace” for children, opposite the Kara Tepe migrant camp in Lesvos,…
Nothing beats a cool, refreshing drink with a view. A list of the best bars in the world was compiled by editors of the leading British ‘Guardian’ newspaper, based on their travel…