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Greek Food
Bakers Create Modern Versions of Melomakarona in Thessaloniki
Confectioners and bakers in Thessaloniki have created modern and innovative versions of melomakarona, the most traditional Christmas dessert in Greece. After all, Thessaloniki is indisputably number one when it comes to Greek sweets. Using their imagination they have been offering melomakarona...
Greek News
A Trip Back to Bouboulinas Street, the Torture Prison During the Greek Junta
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For seven years between 1967 and 1974 the Greek military junta used a building at Bouboulinas Street, Athens as a prison where thousands were tortured. Among them a Belgian national named Roland Baumann who recently returned to the infamous...
Environment
Poros to Become Greece’s Third ‘Green’ Island
Greece announced that the island of Poros will become the third "green island" in the Aegean following the islands of Astypalaia and Halki. PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the initiative at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations...
Ancient Greece
A Walk Through Crete, Birthplace of the Minoans
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The only way to truly appreciate the beauty and majesty of the landscape of Crete is to walk through it. There are more walking routes on the island than you can count; some are well-known or signposted, and others...
Archaeology
New Study of Indo-European Languages Origin Reconciles Two Dominant Hypotheses
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The languages in the Indo-European family are spoken by almost half of the world’s population. This group includes a huge number of languages, ranging from English and Spanish to Russian, Kurdish and Persian. By Kim Schulte Ever since the discovery, over...
Archaeology
Ten Ancient Sites You Must See While in Athens
The city of Athens has seen a dramatic transformation towards modernity over the last several years. It has now turned into one of the most trendy cities of Europe, offering endless cultural events, exhibitions, and concerts every single day...
Economy
Greece’s Tourism Figures Skyrocket in 2023
Greece's tourism figures have soared in the first 10 months of the year, as the air and road arrivals data published by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) show. Specifically in the January-October 2023 period, 23 million international air arrivals were...
Tourism
The 25 Stops of Jesus and the Holy Family in Egypt
Twenty-five locations in Egypt make up the trail that Joseph, Mary and infant Jesus followed as they fled King Herod's soldiers.
Culture
The Presidential Guard: How Evzones Became a Potent Symbol of Greece
The long and honorable history of the Greek Presidential Guard (also known as Evzones) goes back to more than 150 years ago to December 12, 1868, the day it was established in the modern Greek state. This distinguished, battalion-sized military...
Celebrities
Dua Lipa Splits From Greek-French Director Romain Gavras
Dua Lipa, the famous British singer has reportedly separated ways with Greek-French director Romain Gavras, saying she wants to concentrate on her music career. The pair had a whirlwind affair that started in February. In the summer the couple vacationed...
Greece
Top 7 Christmas Destinations in Greece
Greece has amazing destinations for Christmas. Although it is globally known for its warm, sunny summers, white sand beaches, and crystal-clear waters, the country offers much more. The surprisingly diverse landscape of Greece provides countless opportunities, all the way from...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek City of Chersonesus in Crimea Founded 2,500 Years Ago
The UNESCO-listed city of Chersonesus (Greek: Χερσόνησος), located on the southwestern part of the Crimean peninsula—now part of Russia after its 2014 invasion of the area—was an ancient Greek colony founded approximately 2,500 years ago. Settlers from Heraclea Pontica in...
Animals
Blind Mole Rediscovered After Nearly 100 Years
A blind golden mole that can swim through sand has been discovered in South Africa after being thought to be extinct for 87 years. A group of experts from the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and the University of Pretoria used...
Ancient Greece
International Day of Disabled: How Ancient Greeks Cared for Them
As the world marks the International Day of Disabled Persons on December 3, new evidence emerges on how the ancient Greeks had the disabled in mind when they constructed buildings, especially those having to do with healing. Building graceful stone...
Crime
Pablo Escobar “Hated” Cocaine, “Loved Greece,” Claims His Brother Roberto
Roberto Escobar Gaviria, the older brother of the infamous Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, opened up in an interview with the Greek Reporter.
Greek news
World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, Arrives in Greece
The World's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), arrived in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece for a scheduled port visit
Ancient Greece
The Most Influential Cities of Bronze Age Greece
The Bronze Age in ancient Greece was a pivotal era that laid the foundation for the rich tapestry of Hellenic (Greek) civilization. A period marked by technological advancements, cultural achievements, and intricate social structures, the Bronze Age witnessed the...
Archaeology
Native Americans Originate From Siberia and Central Asia, DNA Study Shows
The Native American DNA (Haplogroup Q) is found to originate from Central Siberia and Central Asia, a study shows
Economy
Fitch Ratings Upgrades Greece to Investment Grade
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Greece's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BBB-' from 'BB+'. Characterized by Greek finance experts as the strictest and most robust rating agency, Fitch rewards the Greek economy's effort by giving the country a vote...
Ancient Greece
Was the Parthenon of Acropolis Built With the Help of Slaves?
Generally speaking, the institution of slavery was an integral part of ancient Greece and the ancient world. In the strictly structured ancient Greek society, the thousands of slaves formed the base of the social pyramid and were often treated...
Archaeology
Ancient Pagan Temple or Cult House Discovered in England
Archaeologists in England, have found ancient remains that might be from a pagan temple or a cult house. These remnants are about 1,400 years old and were discovered at Sutton Hoo, a big burial area in Suffolk, eastern England. The...
Diplomacy
King Charles Wears Greek Flag Tie as He Meets Rishi Sunak
King Charles was recently seen wearing a Greek flag tie at the COP28 summit in Dubai. The gesture comes amid recent disagreements between British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis over the Parthenon Sculptures. King Charles,...
Animals
Mysterious Bird-Like Tracks in Africa: World’s Oldest Bird or Something Else?
In southern Africa, fossil footprints have been discovered, revealing new insight into the early days of birds. These bird-like tracks suggest that the first birds might have appeared much earlier than we thought—around 210 million years ago—during the Triassic...
Archaeology
Ten of the Acropolis Museum’s Most Beautiful Exhibits
The Acropolis Museum located only 330 meters (1,000 feet) from the famed hill of the same name hosts some of the world's most important antiquities
Diplomacy
British Museum Says Talks With Greece on Parthenon Marbles Continue
The British Museum insisted the diplomatic feud that erupted between Sunak and Mitsotakis in recent days wouldn’t stop long-running talks over the future of the Parthenon Marbles. British Museum Chair George Osborne said talks can continue "whether or not ...
Health
Scientists Create Living Robots Made from Human Cells
Scientists have created tiny living robots, called Anthrobots, from human cells that can move across a surface and encourage the growth of neurons. The discovery is a starting point for the researchers’ vision to use Anthrobots as new therapeutic tools...
Ancient Greece
Tomb With Greek Mummy Unearthed in Aswan, Egypt
A Greco-Roman-era tomb with a Greek mummy was unearthed recently in Aswan, Egypt. In an extremely unusual discovery, the archaeologists found a copper plaque with the man's name—Nikostratos—near his body. The amazing find was made as part of excavations undertaken...
Diaspora
Greek NYPD Commander Retires Dancing Away to Greek Tunes
Greek NYPD commander John Pappas celebrated his retirement after a distibguished career as a police officer with Greek songs and dance outside his Transit K9 Unit on Thursday. It was a fitting farewell for a man who wore many hats...
Economy
The World’s Most Expensive Cities in 2023
In recent news affecting everyone feeling the financial squeeze, the ongoing global cost of living challenge persists, especially hitting those in big cities hard. This has given us a list of the world's most expensive cities in 2023. As per...
Greek News
Google Boosts Presence in Greece with Data Center Investment
The global technology giant Google is amplifying its footprint in Greece through a substantial investment in the establishment of data centers. This initiative, part of the long-anticipated creation of the first "Google Cloud Region" in Southeast Europe, underscores the company's...
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