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The Greeks of Alexandria: A Community That Shaped Egypt’s Great City
Amazing Places in Greece That You Won’t Believe Are Real
Athena vs. Poseidon: The Battle That Gave Athens Its Name
The Priceless Treasure of Troy Greece Refused to Accept
Miltiades: The General Who Won the Battle of Marathon
New York Knicks Crowned NBA Champions After 53 Years
Diocles of Carystus: The “Younger Hippocrates” of Greek Medicine
US-Iran Draft Deal Includes Nuclear Limits, Oil Sanctions Waiver
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
Alexander the Great’s Assassination and the Location of the Lost Tomb
Archaeologists and scholars have spent nearly a century investigating what happened to Alexander the Great and where his tomb is located. Some argue that...
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)....
Greek Videos & Short Docs
Desert Monks: The Orthodox Brotherhood of Saint Anthony in Arizona
Giorgos Hatziparaskos: The Last Phyllo Master of Greece
Journalist Reveals Legacy of British Rule, Turkish Invasion on Cyprus
Greek Culture and Entertainment
The Connection Between Sumerian and Bible Creation Stories
The most famous account of creation is undoubtedly the one contained in the first two chapters of Genesis. However, many other creation stories exist...
The Worst Year Ever to Be Alive in History
The volcanic explosions of the year 536 caused researchers to state recently that that year was definitively "the worst year to be alive."
Calabrian Greeks: Pocket of Hellenism in Italy Has Survived Millennia
There exists today a tiny enclave of Calabrian Greeks, Greek-speaking people in Reggio Calabria that seem to have survived millennia.
Most Common Names in Greece, Cyprus, and Around the World
In Greece and Cyprus, it is custom to follow a widely-used pattern of naming a child after their grandparents.
Recipe: Galaktoboureko, the Most Beloved Greek Dessert
Here's a traditional recipe for the Greek dessert galaktoboureko, aka Greek milk, or custard pie. Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine,...
The Controversy Over Whether the Israelites Really Conquered Canaan
A multitude of evidence shows that the Israelites were one of the peoples inhabiting Ancient Palestine, also known as Canaan. However, there is some...
TRAVEL
A Guide to the Irresistible Peloponnese, Greece
The Peloponnese is a picturesque region in southern Greece. Steeped in history, culture, and breathtaking natural beauty, it is the ideal destination for an...
Five of the Most Staggering Caves to Explore on Crete
There are hundreds of caves scattered around the Greek island of Crete—and all of them are worth a visit, either for their natural features...
Exploring Nafplion, the First Capital of Modern Greece
Nafplion is a small city with thousands of years of eventful history and a unique character, full of style and beauty.
Halkidiki: The Top Ten Best Beaches on Greece’s Spectacular Peninsula
Halkidiki (or Chalkidiki) is a peninsula which is part of the region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece.
Ioannina: The Magical Capital of Epirus, Greece
Visiting Athens is the perfect excuse to take a short drive to Ioannina, the capital of Epirus. Is the perfect place for a romantic getaway.
The Hidden Treasures of Olympus, the Mountain of the Greek Gods
Many people come to visit Greece with a mission in mind – to visit Olympus, the mountain of the ancient Greek gods.
Ancient Greece
Plato’s Journey to Sicily and His Dream of Creating a Philosopher-King
Plato, one of the greatest Greek philosophers of all time—with whom one might claim that, along with Aristotle, Greece intellectually conquered the world—traveled widely...
The Ancient Libraries That Preserved the Knowledge of Great Civilizations
Clay tablets, papyrus scrolls and organized archives gave rise to the largest libraries the ancient world had ever seen. From Mesopotamia to the Mediterranean,...
How the Greek Language Continues to Shape English
Imagine for a moment human history as a river, where the Greek language is not just a small and narrow stream but a deep...
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...
Greek Recipes by Nostimo
Pastitsio Recipe, aka Greek Oven-Baked Pasta
Pastitsio is a traditional and famous Greek pasta dish topped with ground beef and bechamel sauce. Ingredients For the minced meat 21 oz / 600 gr ground...
Loukoumades: Greek Fried Puffs Recipe
A traditional recipe for Loukoumades, the delicious Greek fried puffs with honey.
Recipe: Zuchini Fritters Filled with Halloumi Cheese
These Greek Zucchini Fritters recipe filled with halloumi cheese will be a hit on the table and a great appetiser for your special occasion...
Humus Ntakos: Recipe
An original recipe for authentic Cretan ntakos with homemade humus