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Commemoration of the Pontian Genocide: 105 Years Since the Massacre of 353,000 Victims

Commemoration of the Pontian Genocide: 105 Years Since the Massacre of 353,000 Victims

Today marks the 105th anniversary of the Pontian Genocide, a systematic campaign of violence and persecution against the Greek population…

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6,500 rare books burnt to ashes after fire in Arisvi Culture Center on Lesvos

A fire in the "Arisvi Cultural Center" of Kalloni on the island of Lesvos late on Wednesday destroyed thousands of…

2 days ago

Acropolis Museum Celebrates International Museum Day with Free Admission and Special Events

The Acropolis Museum Celebrates International Museum Day with Free Admission and Exciting Events On Saturday, May 18th, join the Acropolis…

6 days ago

Melbourne's Greek Centre Glows Red to Remember Pontian Genocide

MELBOURNE - The Greek Centre in Melbourne will be illuminated in red tonight in remembrance of the Pontian Greek Genocide,…

7 days ago

Greece Celebrates International Museum Day with Free Admission and Activities

On May 18th, museums worldwide commemorate International Museum Day, an occasion marked by free admission to museums nationwide and a…

1 week ago

Olympiacos Men's Polo Team Wins 7th Consecutive Greek Cup Title

The Olympiacos men's polo team clinched the Greek Cup title for the seventh time in a row and the 25th…

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Bathroom of Alexander the Great Unearthed in Greece After 2,300 Years

Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in Greece, uncovering  a long-lost bathroom believed to have been used by the legendary…

2 weeks ago

Unsung Melodies: Greek Eurovision Entries Through the Years

As Eurovision fever grips the continent ahead of the 2024 competition in Malmö, Sweden, Greek fans reminisce about past entries…

2 weeks ago

Kos Island Travel Guide: All You Need to Know for an Unforgettable Getaway in 2024

Kos, the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, is a beautiful Greek island located in the southeastern Aegean…

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May 3, 1837: The University of Athens was founded

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, commonly known as the University of Athens, was founded in the Greek capital…

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April 27, 1924: Greece proposes to send one of its archaeological treasures

April 27, 1924: Greece proposes to send one of its archaeological treasures, a statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus…

3 weeks ago

AEK celebrates another great moment in the team's 100-year history with the opening of its Museum in New Philadelphia at OPAP Arena

The Eternal Ambassador of AEK, Thomas Mavros cut the ribbon of the inauguration, in a touching ceremony that was attended…

4 weeks ago

OnThisDay: 19 April 1824 - Lord Byron Dies at Messolonghi

Messolonghi, Greece - The renowned British poet, Lord Byron, has succumbed to illness at the age of 36. Byron, who…

1 month ago

Boston Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Marathon Wreath Ceremony

boston marathon, greece, wreath ceremony, tradition, history, olive wreath, boston athletic association, alpha omega council, consulate general of greece, 26.2…

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Repatriation of Greek Antiquities from Atlanta: A Triumph for Cultural Heritage

Not to miss the exhibition "Stories that end well: The return of 3 antiquities" exploring the long process of repatriation…

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Hellenic Film Society Presents Docudrama About Greece’s First European Cup

The Hellenic Film Society (HFS) will present the award-winning film, 1968, which depicts the improbable victory of the Greek AEK…

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Samos Named Among Europe's Top Destinations for 2024

Samos has secured its position as one of Europe's premier destinations for travellers in 2024, earning accolades from prestigious sources…

2 months ago

Mariam Soulakiotis: The Evil Nun Who Turned A Monastery Into A House Of Horrors

In 1950, a Greek village found itself in the middle of one of the most horrifying cases imaginable. Mariam Soulakiotis,…

2 months ago

Discovering Greece: 21 Fascinating Facts

Greece, often hailed as the cradle of Western civilization, is steeped in rich history and cultural significance. From its ancient…

2 months ago

The Genocide in Voskepar, the Soviet Army, and the Azerbaijani OMON

The Genocide in Voskepar, the Soviet Army, and the Azerbaijani OMON

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