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Ancient Greece
Minoans’ Sophisticated Diet Included Imported Spices From Asia
The Minoans were a remarkable people with a civilization far advanced for its time in many ways with artwork and palaces replete with riches beyond description; now, we know that their diet was as rich and varied as their...
Diaspora
Diaspora Greeks Snap Up Holiday Homes in Greece
Over one in ten holiday home (12.35 percent) acquisitions this year in Greece were made by Greeks of the diaspora, data released by estate agents Elxis show. Elxis, with offices in Thessaloniki, Crete, and Utrecht in the Netherlands, is an...
Science
US Issues First Ever Fine for Space Junk
The United States government has taken a historic step by imposing its inaugural penalty on a company responsible for leaving space debris circling our planet. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has levied a fine for space junk worth $150,000...
Greek News
9 Greek Islands in the Top 20 Per Conde Nast Traveller Readers
Nine Greek islands were voted by the readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine in the top twenty in Europe for 2023. Conde Nast Traveller is a luxury travel magazine aimed at the upmarket, independent traveller. These are the best islands in...
Art
George Petrides on His Exhibit ‘Hellenic Heads’ at National Hellenic Museum
Chicago’s National Hellenic Museum (NHM) is hosting the “Hellenic Heads” exhibition by sculptor George Petrides, featuring six larger-than-life busts inspired by key periods in Greek history spanning 2,500 years, from ancient times to the present. Speaking to Greek Reporter, the...
entertainment
Fox Series ‘Krapopolis’ Set in Ancient Greece Upsets Modern Greeks
Some Greeks are disturbed by Fox's animated series "Krakopolis" set in a mythical Ancient Greece which they say is demeaning to the ancient civilization. The show is set in mythical ancient Greece and centers on a flawed family of humans,...
Ancient Greece
World Animal Day: Like Us, the Ancient Greeks Loved Their Dogs
Ancient Greeks had a great love and respect for their dogs, cherishing them as companions, protectors, and hunters.
Politics
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Ousted by Own Party
On Tuesday, US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by hard-right members of his own Republican party less than a year after his election. It is the first time in US history that a speaker of the House has been...
Society
Would Banksy Finally Be Unmasked?
Renowned and hidden street artist Banksy, known for painting walls anonymously, has finally recently been identified and unmasked after years of remaining unknown to the public. This well-known British artist successfully concealed his true identity, much like an undercover graffiti...
Health
New Drug Mimics All Benefits of Rigorous Exercise
Researchers at the University of Florida in the United States have recently conducted successful experiments on a novel drug capable of replicating the advantages of a demanding workout. In their study, the scientists administered this drug to overweight mice, which...
Cyprus
Record Number of Greek Cypriots Seen in Occupied Northern Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot media has reported a Greek Cypriot influx in the occupied northern parts of Cyprus. There has been a record number of arrivals of Greek Cypriots through the checkpoints. The numbers overshadow the significance of Ercan (Tymbou) airport. According...
Health
Implant to Cure Cancer in 60 Days Being Developed by Scientists
The prospect of curing cancer with the ease of a few taps on a mobile device is on the horizon. A team of scientists at Rice University has secured forty-five million dollars in funding from the Advanced Research Projects...
Crime
Greek Man Believed to Be Behind Gang Wars in Sweden
A Greek man is believed to be a central figure in the intensifying gang wars that have recently gripped Sweden. Recent incidents include a fatal shooting in a Stockholm suburb, another deadly shooting in Jordbro, and a deadly explosion...
Health
Weight-Loss Drug Mounjaro Touted as Most Powerful Available
A new weight-loss drug that’s expected to get FDA approval in the coming months could replace current favorites Wegovy and Ozempic as the "skinny jab" for Hollywood celebrities. The new drug is called Mounjaro. It is an antidiabetic injectable drug...
Ancient Greece
The Kritios Boy, a Masterpiece of Ancient Greek Art
The Kritios Boy, a statue displayed at the Acropolis Museum is one of the most important works of ancient Greek art and the most characteristic of the so-called "Severe Style." The statue’s torso was found in 1865 to 1866 southeast...
Greece
The 1920s Song Inspired by Greek Fruit Sellers That Became a Hit
The song "Yes! We Have No Bananas," which was based on Greek fruit sellers, became an unlikely but timeless hit after it was released for the first time in March of 1923. The tune was written by Frank Silver and...
Greece
Vytina: The Beautiful Greek Mountain Town Surrounded by Forests
Vitina is a gorgeous, cozy Greek mountain town. The idyllic village, perched on the slopes of Mt. Mainalo, is surrounded by lush fir forests.
Culture
The Legend of the Last Byzantine Emperor, Constantine Palaiologos
In 1453, the Ottomans seized Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire and the life of its last emperor, Constantine Palaiologos.
entertainment
Coldplay Athens Concert in Doubt After Closure of Olympic Stadium
The highly anticipated concert by Coldplay in Athens in the summer of 2024 is now in doubt after the closure of the Olympic Stadium for urgent repairs. The concert announced recently with great fanfare would have been the first performance...
Animals
Ancient Life-Sized Camel Carvings Discovered in Saudi Desert
Archaeologists recently discovered a group of ancient camel carvings depicting camels on a big rock near the southern part of Saudi Arabia's Nafud desert. These impressive carvings display twelve life-sized wild camels, which are no longer around today. They used...
Archaeology
Hagia Sophia in Danger of Collapse Turkish Expert Warns
Hagia Sophia, the epicenter of Christian worship at Constantinople (now Istanbul), is in danger of collapse due to the vast number of visitors a Turkish expert warned. The Hagia Sophia, which has served as an Orthodox cathedral, an Ottoman mosque,...
Ancient Greece
Hippocrates Statue Unveiled in His Hometown Kos, Greece
A statue of Hippocrates, the father of medicine, was unveiled in his hometown on the island of Kos in Greece over the weekend. The statue adorns the small park on Kos where the Tree of Hippocrates is located. The plane...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Uncover 5,000-Year-Old Wine in Egypt
A new discovery has been made by an archaeological team from Egypt, Germany, and Austria working in Upper Egypt. They found some 5,000-year-old wine inside sealed jars that had never been opened. This discovery was made in Queen Merneith's tomb...
Animals
Dinosaurs May Have Become Extinct Due to Volcanic Eruptions, Study Claims
Computer analysis suggests volcanic eruptions may have played a significant role in the mass extinction of dinosaurs. The findings were published in the September 29th issue of Science. According to the study, vast quantities of gas emissions released from the...
Science
Scientists Create New Material Four Times Stronger Than Steel
A recent discovery by researchers at the University of Connecticut and their partners brought a new material that combines great strength and lightness, a rare combination. This new material has the potential to improve various things like cars and body...
Greek News
Births in Greece Decrease by 10.3%
Greece has recorded a 10.3 percent decrease in births for 2022, official figures released on Monday from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) show. In 2022, the number of live births totaled 76,541 (39,558 boys and 36,983 girls), marking a 10.3...
Economy
Greece Projects Economy Growth at Faster Pace in 2024 Budget
The 2024 budget tabled in Parliament on Monday shows that Greece's economy is projected to grow at a faster pace next year, rising by 3.0 percent compared to a 2.3 percent expansion this year. According to the draft budget, Greece...
Greek News
Greek Runner Is the Modern Pheidippides Winning the Spartathlon
Greek runner Fotis Zisimopoulos won the 41st Spartathlon, the historic ultra-marathon race from Athens to Sparta, on Sunday. The Spartathlon revives the footsteps of Pheidippides, an ancient Athenian long-distance runner, who, in 490 BC before the battle of Marathon, was sent...
Greece
Edessa: The Greek City of Water and the Five Senses
Get to know Edessa, the Northern Greek city referred to as the “City of Water and of the Five Senses,” which is home to thermal springs and the famed Edessa Waterfalls. Edessa is the capital of Pella, located in the...
Ancient Greece
Akrotiri, Santorini—the Bronze Age City Preserved in Volcanic Ash
Akrotiri, the 3,600-year-old city on the island of Santorini buried by ash from a gigantic volcanic eruption in 1650 BC, frozen in its Bronze Age glory, serves as an exquisite time capsule for contemporary archaeologists who learn more every...
Greek News
Turkey Retaliates Against Kurdish Militants Following Ankara Blast
Turkey launched airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in northern Iraq on Sunday just hours after the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) claimed responsibility for a deadly bombing in Ankara. In a statement, the Turkish Defense Ministry said its warplanes destroyed twenty PKK...
Ancient Greece
The Greek City That Was the Ceramic Center of the Ancient World
The Greek city of Klazomenai located near today's Izmir (Smyrna) was the center of ceramic production in the ancient world. Unique Ancient Greek ceramic figures along with a 2,500-year-old type of water-basin used for rituals have recently been discovered during...
Greek church
Greek Monasteries Abound in History, Beauty
Greek monasteries are an important element of Greek Orthodox Christian heritage and have a long history. These monasteries have played a significant role in preserving religious, cultural, and architectural heritage throughout the centuries. Religious tourism is one of the oldest...
Europe
The Greek Designer of the Iconic British Mini Car
An English-Greek man had the distinction of being the designer of one of the two most emblematic cars in the world, the Mini Cooper.
Greek News
Greece to Test Its Air-Raid Sirens on Monday
On Monday between the hours of 11 am to 11:35 am local time, Greece's Civil Defense will test its air raid system nationwide. The Greek military exercise PARMENION '23 will take place when the civil defense sirens are activated. This...
Greece
Greek Heroes of Tempi Railway Disaster to Be Honored in Vatican
The Greek students who saved the lives of their fellow passengers in the Tempi railway disaster will be honored in the Vatican. They were there during the tragedy, laying down their lives to save others. Nearly eight months following the...
Culture
Three Greek Coffees Rank Among World’s Top Ten
Three Greek coffees have been selected among the world's top ten! While Greece has yet to catch up to Italy's Espresso, which tops the list, it does well enough by taking third, fourth, and seventh place. Greek Frappe coffee in...
Environment
Vikos Gorge: The Greek Grand Canyon
The Vikos Gorge is known as the "Greek Grand Canyon" because of its dizzying cliffs and stunning heights.
Business
Ivan Savvidis Buys the Port of Volos in Greece
Greek-Russian businessman Ivan Savvidis is set to buy Volos Port Authority through his Thessaloniki Port Authority company. His company has been chosen as the favored investor for 67 percent of the Volos Port Authority shares. How will Ivan Savvidis purchase...
Crime
Terrorist Attack in Ankara, Turkey Leaves Two Injured
A terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey has left two policemen injured. Two terrorists detonated a device in Kizilay, a business area of Ankara. One of the offenders blew himself up, while the other was neutralized, according to Turkey's Interior...
Greek News
Naval Group Launches Greek Frigate Kimon
French manufacturer Naval Group has moved forward with the "technical launching" of the Greek frigate Belharra, "Kimon," at the Lorient shipyard in northwest France. The Greek frigate's test launch occurred on September 28. The three FDI frigates will bear the...
Ancient Greece
Battle of Gaugamela: When Alexander the Great Conquered Persia
On October 1, 331 BC, Alexander the Great's army defeated the Persian army led by Darius III at the Battle of Gaugamela to complete the conquest of the mighty Persian Empire. It was an extraordinary victory achieved against a larger...
Diaspora
Greek Adoptees to Meet in Greece for Second Annual Reunion
Greek-born adoptees are poised to converge on their homeland of Greece this October 14th to October 19th for the historic Second Annual Greek Adoptee/Greek Family Reunion. Building upon the amazing success of the First Annual Greek Adoptee Reunion in Nashville,...
Art
El Greco: The Greek Painter Who Changed the Art World
El Greco is one of the best known artists in the entire history of Western art, as his works have influenced painters over the centuries.
films
The African Greeks of Avato
Avato is a village in Northern Greece that is home to the Greek descendants of the African slaves that were once brought to the region of Xanthi. Behind the African looks of these Greeks, there is a painful story that goes...
Education
The Ex-Slave Who Authored a Greek Language Book
William Sanders Scarborough was an African-American, emancipated slave who authored a Greek textbook. His First Lessons in Greek was written in 1881. The textbook offered Greek to English and English to Greek language practice as well as exercises on...
Greek News
2004 Summer Olympics: Greece’s Magical Night on the World Stage
On August 13, 2004 Athens and the whole of Greece showcased its history to the entire world during the spectacular opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympics. It was a night that will live forever in the memory of the...
Crime
Greece Pay-TV Pirate Network Dismantled by Police
Police in Greece have dismantled a pirate network which provided illegal pay TV services in Greece. The operation followed a thorough investigation by the Patras Security Sub-Directorate. The Hellenic Police have made ten arrests, including the ring leader, deputy leader,...
Archaeology
Ancient Roman Stadium in Patras, Greece Opens to Visitors
The Ancient Roman stadium of Patras, Greece is now open to visitors after being restored, the Greek Ministry of Culture announced. The glorious monument is attributed to an offering by the Roman Emperor Domitian. The construction of the Roman Stadium...
Ancient Greece
Love Like The Ancient Greeks: The Six Types of Love
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From passionate desire and romantic intimacy to family emotional closeness, there are many definitions of the relative concept of love. By Roman Krznaric What is love? In all truth, there is not one single answer to this question and this is...
Ancient Greece
Long Lost Ancient City Discovered in Serres, Greece
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient city in Palaiokastro, Serres, Greece. The ancient city appears to have been founded at the end of the 6th century BC and remained in existence into the 6th century AD. Archaeologists who have been conducting...
Greek News
Spartathlon: Runners Trace Footsteps of Pheidippides from Athens to Sparta
Hundreds of ultra-marathon runners are taking part in the historic Spartathlon race from Athens to Sparta that started on Saturday. The Spartathlon is a historic ultra-distance foot race that takes place in September of every year in Greece. It is...
Greek News
Greece and Singapore: A Comparison of Economic and Democratic Freedom
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Like Singapore which is a gateway to Southeast Asia, Greece has similar strategic advantages as a gateway to Europe, leading to the revival of the Silk Road which connected Greece to Asia since the time of Alexander the Great....
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Road That Connected Rome With Byzantium
The Via Egnatia was an ancient Roman road that stretched across an impressive distance between the Adriatic coast and Byzantium (modern day Istanbul) on the Bosphorous Strait. It was actually a continuation of Via Appia, one of the earliest...
Archaeology
Rare Bronze Age Arrow Discovered in Melting Ice
Archaeologists have made an exciting discovery in the mountains of Norway: a truly unusual ancient arrow with its original quartzite arrowhead and feather tail still intact. This arrow, believed to have been employed by reindeer hunters around three thousand years...
Environment
Heavy Rain in New York City Causes Life-Threatening Flooding
Unprecedented rain in New York City on Friday, September 29, led to a major problem: too much rainwater for the city's sewer system to handle. This caused serious flooding in the streets, basements, schools, subways, and even cars in...
Archaeology
Viking-Era Relics Found While Looking for An Earring
In Norway, a family found something valuable and antique using a metal detector. This family was searching for a lost gold earring in their garden when their metal detector uncovered ancient artifacts that were over 1,000 years old. Local...
Archaeology
Oldest Shoes in Europe Have Just Been Found
Archaeologists say they have found the oldest shoes in Europe. They are a pair of grass-woven sandals which appear to be six thousand years old. Scientists had been exploring a bat cave in Spain when they found them. They also...
Ancient Greece
The 147 Commandments Gods Gave to Ancient Greeks
The 147 commandments comprise a guide for the ethical life for ancient Greeks.
Politics
Dianne Feinstein, Longest-serving Female US Senator, Dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein, the California senator who served for more than three decades and was a pioneer for women in US politics, has died aged 90. Feinstein was the oldest member of the US Senate and voted as recently as Thursday. For...
Culture
Varvakios: The Grand Food Market of Athens
The Varvakios central market in Athens, located at Athinas Street, which connects Monastiraki to Omonia, is a monument to Greek produce, where every possible food under the sun is bought and sold. Varvakios is a slice from traditional Greek daily life,...
Crime
Half a Ton of Cocaine Labelled with Nazi Swastikas Seized in Greece
585 kilograms of cocaine from Latin America was seized by police in Thessaloniki, Greece and seven people suspected of being members of a criminal gang were arrested. The alleged ringleader of the gang, which had been under police surveillance, is...
Greek News
Greece Expects Record Year for Tourism in 2023
Tourism in Greece is set to break records in 2023 despite the problems created by the fires that forced thousands of tourists to flee from Rhodes, one of the most popular destinations in the country. According to figures released by...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Inscription Touts Benefits of Greek Philosophy of Epicureanism
The benefits of the ancient Greek philosophy of Epicureanism are touted in an inscription discovered recently at a remote site in Turkey. The inscription, a quote from the Second century AD philosopher Diogenes, exhorts readers to follow Epicureanism, the way...
Business
Deal Struck for First Dedicated LNG Facility in the US Gulf Coast
A deal was struck to develop, construct, and operate the first dedicated liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering facility in the US Gulf Coast. Seapath, a maritime subsidiary of Libra Group, and Pilot LNG, LLC (Pilot), a Houston-based clean energy solutions...
Greek News
Greek Minister Received Gifts From China’s Huawei NY Times Alleges
The New York Times has alleged in a report that a Greek minister and other officials received gifts from China's Huawei in 2020 to 2021 to further its interests in Greece. The report titled “Gifts, Gadgets and Greece: Inside a...
Archaeology
Top Ten Gold Treasure Discoveries of the Century
Gold, a timeless symbol of wealth and beauty, has been closely tied to remarkable finds throughout human history. Its enduring appeal is evident in its continued popularity over the centuries. In the last century, the search for gold was not limited...
Greek News
New US Senate Foreign Relations Chair Considers F-16 Turkey Deal
Ben Cardin, the new chair of the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee, said on Thursday he would look at Turkey's request for the F-16 fighter jets. "I need to talk to the administration on a lot of these issues, because it's...
Environment
Swiss Glaciers Lose 10% of Their Volume in Two Years
The Swiss glaciers have diminished in size by a significant ten percent over a mere span of two years. This startling revelation is attributed to climate change. As a result, earth is experiencing hot summers and winters characterized by alarmingly...
Animals
Brazil’s Banana Spider Poison May Treat Erectile Dysfunction
Thirty years ago, Brazilian scientists started looking into an interesting outcome of getting bitten by a banana spider: the venom caused people to experience priapism, which is a painful and long-lasting erection. Inspired by the spider's venom, these scientists worked...
Education
World University Rankings: Where Does Greece Stand?
Greece has seen eight of its universities in the prestigious ranking of the world's top one thousand institutions. The recently unveiled Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2024 encompass a comprehensive assessment of 1,904 universities spanning across 108...
Greek News
Greek Kiosks -Periptero- Might Soon Become History
The kiosk, or ''periptero,'' as Greeks call it, is an integral part of everyday life in Greece, selling everything from newspapers and cigarettes to snacks, soft drinks and ice creams. However, the economic crisis, the pandemic, and new consumer...
Animals
Dinosaur Feathers Similar to Today’s Bird Feathers, New Analysis reveals
A recent X-ray analysis has unveiled a surprising connection between the chemical structure of feathers of today's birds and those of dinosaurs from the past. It turns out that these feathers have a lot more in common than we...
Culture
Six Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Greek
When visiting Greece it may be difficult for you to understand some of the cultural norms to follow during your stay in this beautiful country. To help you avoid embarrassing conversations and awkward situations, here's a list of things...
Greek News
Pilot Missing After Helicopter Crash in Central Greece
A huge search and rescue operation is taking place north of the island of Evia in Central Greece for the pilot of a private helicopter that crashed into the sea on Thursday morning. As can be seen in the video,...
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