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Athena vs. Poseidon: The Battle That Gave Athens Its Name

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

Plato’s Journey to Sicily and His Dream of Creating a Philosopher-King

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

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Ancient Greece

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...

Diaspora

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...

Cyprus

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

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...

Greece

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...

Greece

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...

Canada

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...

Greek News

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

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...

Greek News

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

Inside Mount Athos: Greece’s Hermit Monks Cling to Cliffs in Search of God

National Hellenic Museum: Telling The Greek Story in America

Tarpon Springs: The ‘Greek Island’ of the United States

Greek Culture and Entertainment

Greece

Scientists Reveal the DNA Secrets of Greece’s Feta Cheese

Scientists decoded the DNA of the famous Greek feta cheese, according to the Academy of Athens. Recently, scientists from the Biomedical Research Foundation of the...

Africa

Meet the Greek Educator Turned Author in Africa

“When you come to Africa, you think you will change her -- but she changes you. You learn about yourself, you redefine your values”

History

The Twelve Greek Popes of the Catholic Church

There have been twelve Greek Popes in the history of the papacy, the Pope being the head of the Catholic Church, with Saint Peter...

Education

Greece Announces Strategy to Curb Internet Addiction Among Minors

The Greek government presented on Monday its long-awaited national strategy aiming to protect minors from internet addiction and social media overexposure. The National Strategy for...

Cyprus

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.

Environment

Five Foods You Can Eat to Help Save the Planet

Improve your diet and also help save the planet by changing the food that you eat. The task of combatting climate change often feels...

TRAVEL

The Best Places For Digital Nomads, Start-Ups in Greece

Greece has been taking steps to create a business environment that would attract so-called digital nomads and ease the founding of start-ups.

Windmills of Mykonos: The History of a Landmark

In Mykonos, the wind blows all year-long. This is the reason why its windmills have become the island's iconic landmark.

Haliacmon, Greece’s Stunning Longest River

Nestled in the heart of Greece's rugged landscape lies the Haliacmon River. Known to modern Greeks as ''Aliakmonas'', this river has been the nation’s...

Why Greek Island Houses Are Blue and White

World famous destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini are easy to identify in photos thanks in part to their distinct architecture. Influencers love taking...

Kastoria: The Lakeside Gem of Northwestern Greece

Kastoria is a beautiful lakeside city in northwestern Greece famous for its fur and leather trade and its rich history that goes as far back as Byzantium

Hidden Greek Island of Lipsi Offers a Slower Side of the Aegean

Lipsi, a small Greek island in the Dodecanese, is one of those perfect Aegean islands to visit in order to get away from stress...

Ancient Greece

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...

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...

Greek Recipes by Nostimo

Recipe: Imam Baildi aka Greek Stuffed Eggplants

Here's a traditional recipe of Imam baildi, aka Greek stuffed eggplants, a Greek favorite dish. Try it with our favorite olive oil: https://goo.gl/AJgSH2 from...

Greek Octopus Recipe for a Delicious ‘Sarakosti’

If you happen to travel to Greece during the period leading up to Easter, you will see menus and food posters that are slightly...

Shrimp And Gyros Skewers: Where The Mountains Meet The Sea

Next time that you are feeling indecisive about fish (well, seafood!) or meat for dinner, why not try the shrimp and gyros skewers.

Greek Rice Pudding

Here's a traditional recipe on how to make Greek Rice pudding aka rizogalo.