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Scientists Reveal the DNA Secrets of Greece’s Feta Cheese
The Ancient Libraries That Preserved the Knowledge of Great Civilizations
Alexander the Great’s Assassination and the Location of the Lost Tomb
Giant Anaconda Discovered in the Amazon Is the World’s Biggest Snake
How to Extract Gold From E-Waste Using Old Milk
How the Greek Language Continues to Shape English
Greece Boasts One of the Oldest Oak Trees in Europe
Iran Agrees Not to Obtain Nuclear Weapons in Draft Deal With US
Sister Nectaria: The Greek Nun Who Became a Mother to Thousands in Kolkata
Greece Inaugurates First Armed Forces Factory Dedicated to Drone Production
Greek news
Poland Officially Recognizes Greeks as National Minority
The Greek community in Poland has now officially been recognized as a national minority following the signing of a legislative amendment by the President...
US, Greece, Cyprus, and Israel Launch Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center
The United States, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel have formalized a new energy partnership aimed at securing infrastructure and boosting natural gas development in the...
Greece Shines in Condé Nast Traveller Awards as Naxos Tops Europe’s Best Islands
Greece emerged as one of the leading countries in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, with eight Greek islands ranked among Europe’s top...
Cannabis Use Among Teens in Greece Hits 25-Year Record
Cannabis use among teens in Greece has reached its highest level in 25 years, while cocaine and other stimulants are gaining ground across the...
Greek Court Sentences James Dalamangas After 27-Year Manhunt Over 1999 Sydney Murder
A Greek court has sentenced James Dalamangas, the 55-year-old fugitive wanted in Australia over a 1999 Sydney killing, following his arrest in the Peloponnese...
The Nurse Who Saved Thousands From the Greek and Armenian Genocides
Sara Corning was a Canadian nurse who saved thousands of Armenian and Greek orphans during the Genocide in Turkey. Her life of dedication and offering...
Greece and Colombia Sign First Bilateral Tourism Agreement
Greece and Colombia have taken a significant step toward expanding their bilateral ties by signing a Memorandum of Intent focused on tourism cooperation. The...
Greece Turns to AI and Sensors to Monitor Aging Bridges in Real Time
Greece is turning to artificial intelligence, Internet of Things sensors, and digital twins to monitor aging bridges in real time, as the country moves...
Santorini Accuses Cruise Lines of Creating Port Chaos for Corporate Profit
Senior municipal and port officials on Santorini have launched a coordinated offensive against major international cruise lines and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)....
Athens Metro Rejects Pride Campaign for First Time in a Decade
For the first time in ten years, STASY, the state-owned company that manages the Athens metro system, has rejected a request by Athens Pride...
Greek Videos & Short Docs
The Last Greeks of Princes’ Islands – (Full Documentary)
Greeks of Cairo: The Fascinating Bond Between Greece and Egypt
Ropoto: Greece’s Sinking Ghost Town and Its Leaning Church That Tests Your Balance
Greek Culture and Entertainment
The Chronicle of the Morea: Invaluable History of Medieval Greece
The Chronicle of the Morea (Greek: Τὸ χρονικὸν τοῦ Μορέως) is the history of 14th-century Greece, specifically the Peloponnese—once called the Morea—through the eyes...
The Hidden Greek Village on the Island of Samos Famous for Its 100-Year-Old Residents
Spatharaioi, a village on Greece's island of Samos, is known for its residents’ remarkable longevity, with historical records from the 19th century reporting some...
Why Do Greeks Read Their Fortune in Coffee Cups?
The reading of fortunes in the grinds of a Greek coffee cup is a centuries-long tradition, making coffee cup reading an act that ranges from...
The Greek National Anthem and Its Meaning
The Greek National Anthem is one of the most recognizable and longest of all, written by the country's "National Poet" Dionysios Solomos
Mitropetrovas: The 70-Year-Old Warrior Who Became the Soul of the Greek War of Independence
By the time the flames of the Greek revolution swept through the Peloponnese in 1821, Dimitrios (Mitros) Petrovas, better known as "Mitropetrovas" had already...
Elafonisos Island: A Little Piece of Greek Heaven
Visiting Elafonisos in Greece is an unforgettable experience because of the unsurpassed natural beauty this small island has to offer.
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Fifty Years On, Seaplanes Return to Athens
After almost half a century, hydroplanes are returning to Athens and its southern suburb of Alimos is set to become a hub for the...
Underwater Museum in Greece Is “the Parthenon of Shipwrecks”
The ancient shipwreck of Peristera, opens to divers who will be able to visit the famous shipwreck of amphorae from the 5th century BC.
Greece’s Unique Delta of the Mornos River Under Threat
The wetlands surrounding the Mornos River in Central Greece are home to a unique and threatened ecosystem. By Lia Mageira After the construction of the Mornos...
Given Only Months to Live by Doctors, Greek Man From Ikaria Survives to 102
In 1976, a 60-year-old man who had spent much of his life in the United States was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and given...
Apeiranthos: The Unique Mountain Village of Naxos, Greece
Apeiranthos is a beautiful mountain village of Naxos, the Cycladic island of Greece, seemingly untouched by time.
Corfu’s Ghost Village: Ruined Stone Mansions and Timeless Echoes
Old Peritheia is the oldest village of Corfu, located in the heart of Mount Pantokrator. Ruined stone mansions and semi-ruined temples with forever-muted bell...
Ancient Greece
The Greatest Operas Based on Greek Mythology
There are at least fourteen major operas that are based on themes and personages from Greek mythology and its glittering history. That says all...
Molon Lave: The Ancient Greek Phrase of Defiance Turned Global Marketing Tool
It was in 480 BC during the second Persian invasion of Greece, when King Leonidas of Sparta ahead of the legendary Battle of Thermopylae...
Alexander the Great’s Elite Companion Cavalry
During his campaigns, Alexander the Great relied on a variety of military units for tactical success; the most prestigious of these units were the...
Queen Cleopatra of Egypt Had a Secret Drinking Club
Cleopatra was not just a famed Greek queen of Ancient Egypt but was also known for her love of parties. She even created her...
The 72 Breads of Ancient Greece You’ve Never Heard Of
The ancient Greeks used to make a wide variety of breads, as they considered it to be of great importance in their eating habits. Wheat,...
Hairstyles in Ancient Greece Meant Much More Than Looks
Hairstyles in Ancient Greece were one of the most significant identifiers of individuals, as they denoted social status and strength. They were also tied...
Greek Recipes by Nostimo
Loukoumades: Greek Fried Puffs Recipe
A traditional recipe for Loukoumades, the delicious Greek fried puffs with honey.
Vasilopita Recipe: Greek New Year’s Cake
The story of the Greek Orthodox custom of the vasilopita with the lucky coin inside begins in Asia Minor, and more specifically in the...
Greek Rice Pudding
Here's a traditional recipe on how to make Greek Rice pudding aka rizogalo.
Tsoureki Rolls Recipe
Tsoureki Rolls, the raisins and cinammon filled Greek sweet bread rolls are usually prepared in Greece for Easter, but are great throughout the year....