On the 1st of March, it is customary to braid bracelets. These bracelets are called ‘Martis’. The word ‘Martis’ in March, in Greek.
Tag: Greek society
Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) was probably the most prominent politician in Greece’s Modern…
The Komboloi is known to be a favourite pastime for many Greeks and used as a…
Larissa is the fourth largest city in Greece and is located in Thessaly, between Athens…
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’?
It has been 12 years since the firebomb attack on a branch of Marfin Bank…
With the inexplicable war in the Ukraine dominating world news, the Greek Community of Melbourne…
March is the first month of spring in Greece, and there is a lovely custom…
On this day in 1864, Eleftherios Venizelos was born Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος)…
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’?
It has been 11 years since the firebomb attack on a branch of Marfin Bank…
Protomagia, or May Day, has its roots in ancient Greece, celebrating Spring and nature’s rebirth with a flower festival.
March is the first month of spring in Greece, and there is a lovely custom…
Greek City Times presents our new podcast channel which will bring to you stories about Greece, Greeks of the world and all things Greek including history, art, lifestyle, urban culture, current affairs and much more. The first series featured on the GCT Podcast Channel is ‘Greeks of the Globe’ by Andreas Nicola.
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’?
Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) was probably the most prominent politician in Greece’s Modern…
The Komboloi is known to be a favourite pastime for many Greeks and used as a…
A plaque commemorating the tragic deaths of three Marfin Bank employees and an unborn child…
Protomagia (May 1st) is International Labour Day in Greece and it is a holiday where…
It is assumed that Greek life in Turkey is on its last breathe after centuries…
