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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Embarks on Multi-Day Visit to Greece

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew departed from the Phanar, the Patriarchate's historic seat in Istanbul, today, Thursday, September 19, 2024,…

4 months ago

Missing Greek Retiree Found and Reunited with Family in Constantinople

Dimitris Papadimitriou, a 78-year-old Greek retiree who had been missing since early September, was discovered in Constantinople and safely reunited…

5 months ago

AI Won’t Replace Journalists, But Will Reshape Media Landscape, Says ANA/MPA President

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and challenges for the media industry, and while it won't replace journalists, it will…

5 months ago

Turkey Arrests 119 Suspected Islamic State Members in Nationwide Sweep

Turkish police arrested 119 suspects linked to the Islamic State this week in a nationwide operation across 23 provinces, including…

5 months ago

Archbishop Elpidophoros Calls for Protection of Greek Minority in Istanbul

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has urgently called for the protection of the Greek minority in Istanbul following the desecration of…

5 months ago

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Condemns Desecration of Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Istanbul

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the desecration of the Greek Orthodox Cemetery of Agios Eleftherios in Istanbul, calling it…

5 months ago

Istanbul’s Aghios Eleftherios Cemetery Vandalized in Targeted Attack

The Aghios Eleftherios Cemetery, a sacred burial ground for Istanbul's Greek Orthodox community since 1865, was the target of a…

5 months ago

1453: Interview with Constantine Palaiologos, the Last Byzantine Emperor

Billy Cotsis intends no offence by travelling back in time to interview the hero of 1453, the year the Ottoman Empire captured…

6 months ago

Four Years Later: Hagia Sophia’s Legacy as a Church and Mosque

The Hagia Sophia, a structure that has transcended time and purpose, stands today as a testament to human ambition and…

7 months ago

Greek woman arrested at Istanbul airport for trafficking migrants: Sabah

A Greek woman was arrested at the airport of Istanbul for trafficking immigrants, according to Sabah. According to the Turkish…

7 months ago

Prophet Known as ‘Greek Nostradamus’ Warns of Impending WW3 with Russians”

Saint Paisos, often referred to as the 'Greek Nostradamus,' has seemingly foretold that escalating tensions in the Middle East could…

8 months ago

The Formal Opening of Constantinople’s Church of St. Saviour in Chora as a Mosque Sparks Controversy

Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday night that the move was a "provocation", claiming that…

9 months ago

Byzantine Monastery of Chora in Istanbul Converted into Mosque

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally opened a former Byzantine church in Istanbul as a mosque on Monday, four years…

9 months ago

The zeibekiko of Alexandropoulos in Istanbul after Olympiacos knocked out Fernebahce

The young player danced zeibekiko in Istanbul. Olympiacos progressed to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League after knocking…

9 months ago

Olympiacos receive heroes welcome home after overcoming Fenerbahçe in Istanbul

Olympiacos received a legendary welcome on their return to the Greek capital after overcoming Fenerbahçe in Istanbul and progressing to the…

9 months ago

Ekrem İmamoğlu danced Pontian in his village: “God blessed me”

"God gave me the blessing to be born in a small village and to be the mayor of the most…

10 months ago

Athens Ranked Second Least Liveable City in Europe

Athens ranked second least liveable city in Europe, Zurich tops Europe's most liveable list.

10 months ago

Nightclub Fire Leaves 29 Dead in Istanbul

Istanbul's Gairetepe district was engulfed in tragedy today, 2nd April, as a fire broke out following an explosion in a…

10 months ago

Archbishop Makarios of Australia Officiates at Second Service of the Salutations

Phanar, Istanbul, Religious Ceremony, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Service of the Salutations, Trisagion, Divine Liturgy of the…

10 months ago

Airbnb: Which Destinations Do Greeks Prefer for Spring Getaways This Year?

According to Airbnb data, changes in travel trends this spring are evident. Millennials are leading the way in getaways, and…

10 months ago