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Merry Christmas and a brighter New Year

Merry Christmas from the entire team at Greek City Times to you and your family.

25 December 2024

Apoyevmatini: Celebrating 100 Years of Legacy and Community in Istanbul

The historic Greek-language newspaper Apoyevmatini marks a century of news and service to the Greek community in Istanbul. Established on…

31 October 2024

Major Greek Newspaper Reveals Santorini's Breaking Point

Greek Newspaper Unveils Santorini's Overtourism Crisis, "Immediate Improvement" Needed to Port "The experience of visitors to our islands should be…

18 August 2024

August 15, 1940: Italians Torpedo Greek Cruiser 'Elli' as a Precursor to War

It was August 15, 1940, and thousands of Greek Orthodox faithful were assembled at the Church of Panagia on Tinos…

15 August 2024

Nativity of Saint John the Baptist and Forerunner

On June 24 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of Agios Ioannis the Baptist and Forerunner.

24 June 2024

The Feast of Holy Pentecost

The Feast of Holy Pentecost is celebrated each year on the fiftieth day after the Great and Holy Feast of…

23 June 2024

Greece Implements Six-Day Work Week Starting July 1

Starting July 1, Greece will implement a six-day work week, becoming the first EU country with a 41-hour work week.…

20 June 2024

Acropolis Closure Announced Due to Heatwave

The Acropolis archaeological site will be closed from 12:00 to 17:00 on Wednesday due to high temperatures. Ticket holders can…

12 June 2024

Feast Day of Bartholomew the Holy Apostle

Saint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles, and had Galilee as his homeland; this is all that is known…

11 June 2024

Pyrgi, the "painted village" in Chios

Pyrgi is a picturesque medieval village on the island of Chios, known as the “painted village” thanks to the unique…

3 June 2024

Konstantinos Argiros' "My Athens": A Musical Ode to Longing and Nostalgia

Four years ago today, Konstantinos Argiros, one of the most successful artists of his generation and a shining star in…

31 May 2024

On this day in 1821, Papanikolis broke the Ottoman's morale at Lesvos

The naval battle of Eressos is considered the first frontal naval battle by the Greek navy during the Greek Revolution…

28 May 2024

History of Mother’s Day

The tradition of celebrating mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals…

12 May 2024

Feast Day of Holy Martyr Christopher of Lycea

On May 9 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Holy Martyr Christopher of Lycea, who is also…

9 May 2024

Feast Day of Agios Georgios, the Great Martyr and Triumphant

Today is the Feast Day of Agios Georgios, a great and glorious Martyr of Christ, born of a father from…

6 May 2024

Great and Holy Saturday

On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is…

4 May 2024

How to Make and Decorate Your Own Epitaphio (VIDEO)

Watch our short video of how to build your own Epitaphio.

3 May 2024

Great and Holy Friday

On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. "Today He who hung…

3 May 2024

Do you know who the greatest 100 Greeks from Skopje are?

The current situation and the exact population of the Greek Community of Skopje are not known, as government data from…

2 May 2024

Orthodox Holy Tuesday

On Holy Tuesday, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Gospel.

30 April 2024

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