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Greece Among Best Places to Retire in 2024
Greece has been selected among the top 10 places to retire in 2024 by International Living, a global network of expert expats. According to the Annual Global Retirement Index, Greece is ranked seventh in the world as it aims to...
Ancient Greece
Greece to Open Restored Palace of Aigai, the Parthenon of Macedonia
Greece is set to open the Palace of Aigai this week, where Alexander the Great was sworn king after years of restoration work. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced that the official opening of the place, which the scholar of ancient...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Find Network of Ancient Tunnels in China
Archaeologists working at Houchengzui Stone City in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region of northern China, have made a new discovery. They've found a system of old tunnels that's about 4,300 to 4,500 years old. This massive dig site, which is...
Ancient Greece
Head of Ancient Greek Statue of Dionysus Found in Libya
In a stream, an archaeologist working in the ancient Greek city of Cyrene in todays Libya, found the head of the statue of Bacchus, also known as Dionysus in Greek, the god of wine and theater. Archaeology in ancient Greek...
Politics
Half of the Planet Will Go to Polls in 2024
Almost 50 percent of the world's population can head to the polls this year as at least 64 countries, including the European Union, are set to hold national elections in 2024. This year could see a historical record broken with...
Culture
Milos Catacombs Mark the Rich History of the Greek Island
Milos, one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades, has a very long history, like all other Greek islands. Although most famous for the discovery of the ancient Venus de Milo statue, the island is also the site...
Environment
Are We Prepared for the Next Big Mediterranean Tsunami?
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The Mediterranean sea straddles two tectonic plates and is lined by large towns and cities. We need to take the tsunami threat seriously, argues Matthew Blackett, a senior lecturer at a British University. By Matthew Blackett Nearly a century has passed...
Archaeology
Rock Inscriptions in Greek Discovered on Mountain in Central Asia
Ancient Greek letters carved on rocks were recently discovered on a mountain in Tajikistan, a country in Central Asia. The engravings in Greek writing in the Bactrian region of that area reads, "ΕΙΔΙΗΛΟ Υ…ϸΑΟΝΑΝϸΑΕ ΟΟΗ-ΜΟ ΤΑΚ-ΤΟΕ," which translates to “This...
Greek News
Tsunami Warning Issued as 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan
Japan has issued a major tsunami warning after a series of strong earthquakes. The quakes hit Ishikawa and nearby prefectures, with one having a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. It issued a major tsunami warning...
Culture
The Pomegranate: Greek Symbol of Good Fortune for the New Year
Smashing a pomegranate on New Year’s Day is an Ancient Greek custom that continues to this day as the fruit is considered a symbol of good fortune.
Culture
Saint Basil: A Towering Figure in Greek History
Saint Basil is remembered by the Greek people as the figure who bore gifts and helped children and the poor at Christmastime.
events
Countries Around the World Usher in New Year 2024
The cities and neighborhoods of the globe were lit up with fireworks and colorful parties as the world welcomed in the new year of 2024. From the beach-loving islanders of the Pacific to the concrete paradise of New York City,...
Greece
Greece’s Technology Outlook for 2024 Is Positive
From artificial intelligence to renewable energy systems, technology in Greece has seen significant advancements over the past few years with more set to come in 2024. Through a mixture of Greek initiative and foreign investments from tech giants, the next...
Economy
Greek Economy Set for Continued High Growth in 2024
After a robust recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and increasing favor with several credit rating agencies, the Greek economy is expected to see a continued trend in positive growth in the new year. The Greek Economy in 2024 In its World...
Culture
Podariko: Why Greeks Select Who Sets Foot First in the House on New Year
One of the oldest customs Greeks follow with the advent of the New Year is called “podariko”, from the root pod-, or foot, roughly meaning “good foot.”
Food
Pomegranate: The Red Gold of Ancient Greece
The pomegranate is deeply embedded in human history. For thousands of years, it has been a vital food and medicine for people in many different cultures. It represents life, rebirth, fertility, marriage, and wealth in every religion. The pomegranate...
Ancient Greece
How the New Year Was Celebrated in Alexander the Great’s Empire
Celebrating the arrival of the New Year is a popular custom around the world, as it has been for thousands of years. We find the same basic celebration—although expressed in different ways—in various ancient cultures. In Greece itself, there is...
Culture
Gambling on New Year’s Eve Is a Greek Tradition
Gambling on New Year’s Eve is a Greek tradition, as most Greeks play cards. According to folklore beliefs dating back to ancient times, the new year will not go well if one doesn't play cards on New Year’s Eve. If...
Archaeology
Hamas Claims Israel Destroyed 200 Archaeological Sites
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Porphyrius, believed to be the third oldest church in the world, is one of two hundred archaeological sites destroyed or damaged by Israeli air strikes, according to Hamas. The Palestinian authority claims the Israeli...
Greece
Acropolis Among Worst Destinations for Overtourism as per CNN
As an extremely popular archaeological hotspot, the Acropolis saw a monumental surge in tourism over the summer months in an upward turn for the travel sector post-Covid as reported by CNN. After years of pandemic-induced declines in tourist numbers across...
Art
“The Carols”: The Most Celebrated Painting in Modern Greek Art
The beloved painting, The Carols (Greek: Τα Κάλαντα), created in 1872 by the Greek painter Nikiforos Lytras, is one of the most famous works in the history of modern Greek art. It is still admired today and is widely shared...
Culture
Last Historic Movie Theater of Athens, Ideal, Shuts Down
On Friday, the cult classic Pulp Fiction, by Quentin Tarantino, was the final film shown at the historic Ideal, one of Athens' oldest movie theaters, before it shut down for good after more than a century in business. The film...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Tribes of South Asia Besides Kalash
A question that many Greeks often ask is, did all the Ancient Greek soldiers who joined Alexander the Great on his Indian campaign returned with him, or if some remained in South Asia. The answer is many of them...
Celebrities
Skorpios Island, Once Owned by Onassis, Becomes Ultra Luxury Resort
Skorpios, once Aristotle Onassis‘ private island in the Ionian Sea, and now owned by Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev, is turning into an ultra-luxury VIP resort. The once near-mythical paradise and playground of the world’s elite from the 1960s to the...
Greek News
Weather Extremes, Rail Disaster, and a Migrant Tragedy: Greece in 2023
Weather extremes including heatwaves, wildfires, and floods as well as the rail disaster at Tempi have defined 2023 in Greece. However, there was also some good news including the improvement in relations with Turkey and the resurgence of the Greek...
Greek News
Greece Population Decreases in 2023
The population of Greece has experienced a decrease in 2023 compared to the previous year. In 2022, the population was 10,461,627, according to the Greek Statistical Authority. The 0.5 percent decrease can be attributed to a low birth rate...
Art
How Byzantine Art Influenced Europe
Byzantine contribution to art, and especially to painting, was original and reached a degree of expressiveness that can rarely be compared with any other
Health
Scientists Destroyed 99% of Cancer Cells in the Lab
Researchers have come up with a new innovative method in the elimination of cancer cells. When scientists shine near-infrared light on aminocyanine molecules, they begin vibrating together. This synchronized vibration is potent enough to rupture the outer walls of...
Greek News
New Hotels in Greece Amongst World’s Top 15 New Luxury Hotels
On the newly released annual catalog of the best new Luxury Hotels by Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI), two hotels in Greece ranked in the top 15. The Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, and the Dolli in Athens are among the...
Ancient Greece
World’s Oldest Erotic Graffiti Is on Astypalaia, Greece
The world’s oldest erotic graffiti was discovered in 2014 in Astypalaia, a remote Greek island of the Dodecanese. It dates from the early 6th and late 5th century B.C. One of the inscriptions depicts two phalluses, carved on the flat...
Animals
Bear Freed From Illegal Trap by Greek, Albanian Wildlife Groups
An adult female bear was freed from an illegal trap after the successful collaboration of Greek and Albanian authorities and wildlife organizations, it was reported on Thursday. Weighing almost two hundred pounds (approximately ninety kilograms), the five-year-old bear managed to...
Greek News
Greek Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Arrives in Egypt
Greek humanitarian aid arrived at Egypt's El Arish airport with the Gaza Strip as its final destination. The cargo of humanitarian aid, which was provided by the non-governmental organizations Médecins du Monde Greece and International Humanitarian Aid Foundation, includes a...
Archaeology
UK Backed Loan of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece in 2004
The government of Tony Blair in the UK backed loaning the Parthenon Marbles to Greece in 2004, declassified documents reveal. In the early 2000s, progress on resolving the thorn in bilateral ties appeared imminent. Greece proposed a then-novel solution, suggesting...
Archaeology
Ancient Greek Civilization Rewritten by a Quarter Million Years
In June 2023, an archaeological find in the Peloponnese rewrote the ancient Greek civilization, in one of the most sensational discoveries of the decade. Stone tools dating back to the Lower Palaeolithic period, estimated to be around 3.3 million to...
Politics
New Setback for Trump as Maine Bans Him From 2024 Ballot
The 2024 campaign of Donald Trump suffered a new setback on Thursday as Maine's top election official ruled he cannot run for president next year in the state. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, citing a constitutional insurrection clause, said the...
Greek News
Greek-Owned Cargo Ship Hits a Russian Naval Mine in Ukraine
On Thursday morning, a Greek-owned cargo ship sailing under the Panamanian flag in the Black Sea struck a Russian naval mine while en route to Ismail in Ukraine. The Incident: Ship Strikes Russian Naval Mine in Ukraine The ship, named Vyssos,...
Ancient Greece
The History of the Ancient Greek City of Smyrna
Smyrna was once one of the most illustrious of all ancient and Hellenistic-era Greek cities. One of the main centers of Greek settlement in western Anatolia, it once had a temple dedicated to Athena and was the residence of...
Culture
Venice: Modern Greece’s First Diaspora
Venice was the place where the first Greek Diaspora settled in the modern, post-Byzantine era. The Greeks who arrived in Venice included all classes, from the daughter of the last Byzantine Prime Minister, the Duchess Notarina, to merchants, artisans, soldiers,...
Greek Food
The Cretan Who Made Greek Wines Famous in Florida
Greek wines have made a spectacular entry into the hospitality sector in the US, and Florida in particular, with better quality products and improved distribution. Greece has a long history of winemaking, dating back over 6,000 years, and produces a...
Archaeology
Has the Ring of Pontius Pilate Been Found?
A 2,000-year-old ring that was unearthed 50 years ago near Jerusalem may well have been worn by Pontius Pilate the man who was the Roman prefect of Judea in the years A.D. 26 to 37. Pilate served as the fifth...
Crime
Greek Police Officer Killed in Thessaloniki Bar Stabbing
A Greek police officer was killed in the early hours of Thursday in an altercation at a bar in the northern port city of Thessaloniki. The unnamed police officer, aged 32, died after being stabbed with a knife for reprimanding...
Greek News
Monemvasia: Europe’s Oldest Continuously Inhabited Castle Town
Monemvasia, on the southeastern shores of the Peloponnese, Greece is Europe's oldest continuously inhabited castle town. Founded in 583 by inhabitants of the mainland seeking refuge from the Slavic and the Avaric invasion of Greece and surrounded by the Myrtoan...
Archaeology
When an Amateur Metal Hunter Made the ‘Gold Find of the Century’
Last summer, an amateur metal detectorist in Norway discovered what archaeologists have hailed as Norway’s “gold find of the century”. He dug up nine engraved gold pendants, ten gold pearls, and three gold rings—all dating to the sixth century A.D....
Ancient Greece
The Greek Mummy Portraits Discovered in Fayoum, Egypt
In December 2022, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery in Fayoum, Egypt – a monumental funerary building dating back to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, along with several stunning Greek mummy portraits. This is the first time in over 110 years...
Greek News
US Immigration Crisis Worsens as Blinken Heads to Mexico
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The migration crisis in the US is worsening, due to a sharp increase in the number of irregular migrants trying to enter the country from Mexico. By Josep Freixes According to US authorities, around 10,000 people try to enter the country...
Archaeology
Greece Prepared to Send Artifacts to London in Return for the Parthenon Marbles
Greece is prepared to periodically send ancient artifacts to the British Museum in return for the Parthenon Marbles, the Culture Minister told The Guardian. Lina Mendoni promised that the London institution’s revered Greek galleries would not go empty. “Our position...
Greece
“Norman Atlantic” Ferry Disaster Still Haunts Greece
On December 28, 2014, the Norman Atlantic, a passenger ferry, caught fire in the Strait of Otranto in the Adriatic Sea en route from the Greek port of Patras to Ancona, Italy. The Norman Atlantic became one of the deadliest...
Diplomacy
Erdogan Equates Israel With Nazi Germany, Netanyahu Responds
On Wednesday, Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan drew parallels between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Adolf Hitler. Turkey's Attitudes Erdogan slammed Netanyahu's actions, implying that there is little difference between him and the infamous Nazi leader. He also compared Israel's military actions...
Life
Has Social Media Killed Love? Let’s Look at the Data
Did social media kill love? What is love? Your grandmother, your father, your mother can all give an answer. They all have a definition in mind. Do you? If you are a Millennial or a Gen Z member you might...
Archaeology
Mystery of Exceptional Sound at Greece’s Epidaurus Theater Solved
The ancient mystery of the great sound quality at the ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus has finally been solved, researchers posit.
Ancient Greece
The Greeks of Iberia, a Tale of Empuries
Being a sea people, since antiquity, Greeks have gone out exploring the world. Their quests led them to regions throughout the Mediterranean, including pre-Roman Spain. The story of Empuries, the metropolis, is the epitome of the story of Greeks...
Greek News
Greek Pilot Killed as Air Force Training Jet Crashes Near Kalamata
A Greek Air Force pilot was killed on Wednesday when his training jet crashed in the countryside near the southern town of Kalamata, Greece. The crash occurred outside an air base. The two-seater T-2 aircraft was carrying only one crew...
Greece
Eight Greek Homemade Remedies that Work Wonders
Greek grandmothers, or "yiayias," in their accumulated wisdom and vast experience, have been known to use homemade remedies for millennia.
Crime
Greek Police Officer Succumbs to Injuries From Hooligan Attack
A Greek police officer has succumbed to injuries caused by a flare shot during an attack by hooligans on riot police outside a volleyball stadium in Rentis near Piraeus on December 7th. The 31-year-old officer had been hospitalized at Nikaia...
Greece
The Mecca of WWII Shipwreck Diving is at Leros Island, Greece
Since 1943, Leros island in the eastern Aegean has been the world's second biggest "museum" of WWII shipwrecks after Normandy. During the past five years, the island has been turned into a go-to destination for diving tourism. The Eastern Aegean...
Greek News
Greek Bougatsa Among the Top Breakfasts in the World
The Greek bougatsa has been ranked fourth best breakfast in the world according to ratings compiled by TasteAtlas this week. TasteAtlas is an experiential travel online guide for traditional food that collates authentic recipes, food critic reviews, and research articles...
Europe
Champion of Greek Austerity, Wolfgang Schäuble, Dies at 81
The former finance minister of Germany Wolfgang Schäuble, who became a household name in Greece and Europe during the Greek financial crisis, died on Tuesday night. He was 81. A veteran leading member of the Christian Democrats (CDU), Schäuble was...
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.
Greek News
Will Mamma Mia 3 Return to Greece?
Fifteen years after the release of the original, the producer of the original Mamma Mia! movie confirmed that despite delays, a third installment is well on the way. The first movie, which was shot in Greece on Skopelos, Skiathos, and...
Greek church
Hezbollah Bombs Greek Orthodox Church in Israel
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that a Hezbollah anti-tank missile hit the St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Iqrit, northern Israel, wounding a civilian. “The attack is not only a clear violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 but also...
Ancient Greece
The Story Behind the “Greek Foot” and Its Medical Explanation
The famous Greek foot commonly found in ancient Greek statues, was initially attributed to the Golden Ratio artists were seeking for their works
Animals
Spider Poison May Treat Erectile Dysfunction, Scientists Say
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...
Greek News
USS Gerald R. Ford, World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Greece
USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier docked at Souda Bay, Crete in Greece for a scheduled port visit on December 26, 2023. “The Sailors of USS Gerald R. Ford are excited to return to the gorgeous island...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Word From Burned Herculaneum Scrolls Decoded
AI read an ancient Greek word from a text damaged by Vesuvius in 79 AD, marking a major milestone in decoding the Herculaneum scrolls. The Greek word 'πορφύραc,' which translates to "(Tyrian) purple" in English, carries a rich cultural connotation...
Environment
Climate Crisis Forces the IOC to Rethink Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is mulling over a possible fragmentation of the Winter Olympics citing the climate crisis. “We need to address very quickly this dramatic impact of climate change on winter sport," IOC President Thomas Bach said at...
Education
The Historic Opening of Greek Universities to Competition
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Greece will open the Greek universities to competition in a historic move announced last week. Greece is the only Western country that bans private universities. Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said: "This flagship legislation will be presented for public consultation...
Archaeology
Europe’s Prehistoric Mega-Settlements Were Practically Vegetarian
Kiel University's Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1266 is looking into the nutrition of Trypillia mega-sites, situated in the forest-steppe northwest of the Black Sea, which covers today's Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. These mega-sites, dating back six thousand years, were...
Festivals
What Will Your Christmas Dinner Look Like in 2050?
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The future of Christmas food could include artificial meat, soil-free veg, and hybrid protein treats. By Alexandra Sexton & Duncan Cameron In the Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge’s final transformation from miser to philanthropist is marked by the...
Environment
Meteorite Crash Created the Twin Lakes of Zerelia in Greece
The twin Lakes Zerelia in Central Greece belong to the rare phenomena that mesmerize with their beauty and perplex with what could be found underneath
Culture
Kalikantzaroi: The Greek Goblins that Run Wild at Christmas
From Christmas Day until the Feast of the Epiphany, on January 6, Greeks watch over their homes especially carefully, looking for moved items or stolen Christmas goodies. That's because, according to Greek folklore, a group of tiny goblins, called...
Ancient Greece
Is the ‘Tomb of Cerberus’ the Top Archaeological Discovery of 2023?
The “Tomb of Cerberus” with its stunning frescoes discovered in October 2023 near Naples, Italy is perhaps the top archaeological find of the year. The tomb was discovered during an archaeological survey ahead of water supply system updates in the...
Culture
Hagia Sophia: The Center of Greek Orthodox Faith Through the Ages
The Hagia Sophia remains the symbolic center of Greek Orthodoxy, even centuries after its fall to the Ottomans and its conversion to a mosque.
Ancient Greece
Search for Alexander the Great’s Tomb Continues as Vergina Claim Refuted
A Greek expert refuted the claim made recently that the tomb of Alexander the Great is most likely in Vergina, Greece. The claim was made by world-renowned University of Sorbonne historian Helen Glykatzi-Ahrweiler. However, the head of the Ephorate of Antiquities of...
Greek church
Did the Massacre of the Innocents Targeting Jesus Really Occurred?
The Massacre of the Innocents is a biblical event described in the Gospel of Matthew, in which King Herod orders the execution of all male children in Bethlehem under the age of two in an attempt to kill the...
Greek News
Besieged Christians in Gaza’s Greek Orthodox Church Receive Christmas Aid
Christians sheltering in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Porphyrius in northern Gaza received food and humanitarian aid on Christmas Eve from the Air Force of Jordan. A plane parachuted the supplies to the people stranded in the Church as...
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