Bodour Al Qasimi: We take immense pride in Sharjah's role as a conduit, bridging Greek civilisation with the rich principles of Emirati and Arab cultural heritage.
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Greece extends esteem to Sharjah at TIBF as its 1st Arab GoH
Sharjah24: Sharjah's unique cultural project will be celebrated as the Guest of Honour at the Thessaloniki International Book Fair (TIBF 2024), held from May 16 to 19. During this event, the emirate - ...
Greece Good Friday Photo Gallery
The procession of "Epitaphios", the bier that carries the body of Jesus Christ to his grave, arrives at the Venetian port, in Nafpaktos town, western Greece, on Good Friday, May ...
Dimitrios Giannakopoulos: The bad boy of Greek basketball
With over a decade as the owner of the Greek powerhouse, Dimitrios Giannakopoulos has been known for his confrontational style, ...
Time to celebrate Greek Easter with Helena and Vikki Moursellas
Happy Greek Easter! The lovely Helena and Vikki stopped by the Sunrise kitchen on Saturday, showing how to make red dyed eggs for the festivities.
Greek Orthodox Easter between three cultures
Greek families come together, in a time of traditional and sacred religious observations. This includes fasting and communion, customary Easter food ...
The Most Spectacular Epitaphios Processions in Greece
Greece marked Holy Friday or Good Friday, with spectacular Epitaphios processions throughout the country. A nationwide affair, it recalls the moments leading up to and including the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as told in the New Testament of the Bible. Even the most remote churches honor the tradition of the Epitaphios (Bier of Christ), creating […]
Greek Easter Traditions and Customs Across Greece
Greek Easter is full of unique traditions, celebrations and customs, followed faithfully throughout the millennia across Greece.
Europe’s best beach holidays: Donoussa, Greece
This quiet island in the Small Cyclades has one small town, several wild sandy bays and a plethora of panoramic walking and running trails ...
St. George Greek Orthodox Church prepares for Easter celebration
In this parish hall at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Bakersfield, flowers seemed to be the language of worship. And it's no wonder.
Obaseki's new minimum wage Greek gift
He said, the minimum wage for workers is a “Greek Gift”, adding that the governor should explain the whereabouts of N5 billion, which he claimed ...
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 gets major update from star
My Big Fat Greek Wedding star Nia Vardalos has confirmed that the classic rom-com's third instalment has begun filming in Greece.
A Guide to D.C.'s Newest Greek Restaurants
I spent summers with my yiayia (grandmother) and other relatives in Greece, where good eating was consistently a form of communication over a language ...
A time of reflection for Greek Easter
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Easter started Friday afternoon with the Service of Lamentation, marking the death of Christ.
Friday, May 3, 2024
Greece-based Vendora expands to Bulgaria
Marketplace Vendora.gr announced official launch in Bulgaria making cross-border transactions easier and safer. Vendora is now connecting Greece, ...
Greece Leads EU In Long Work Hours, Eurostat Report Reveals
A new report by Eurostat reveals that in 2023, more than 7% of employed people in the European Union worked long hours, defined as 49 hours or ...
Greece's Cruise Boom: $908.4M Travel Windfall
Cruise tourism to Greece soars, generating €908.4M in 2023, up 84.1% from last year. Discover how travelers are boosting the economy!
Greek and Cypriot leaders send messages to mark Orthodox Easter
Greek and Cypriot politicians and diplomats have issued messages to Australia's Greek diaspora ahead of Orthodox Easter on Sunday, May 5.
Anti-transgender bomb threat targets Greece Arcadia High School
The district evacuated Arcadia Middle and High schools, which had not started their school days, after learning of the threat.
30m motor yacht Why runs aground in Spetses, Greece
The 30.2-metre Cantieri Navali Rizzardi motor yacht Why has run aground on the beach in Spetses town in Greece. The incident occurred following a ...
Win passes to Houston Greek Fest!
... Greek Fest 2024! Experience three days filled with a variety of thrilling events to immerse yourself in the vibrant Greek culture and way of life ...
Greek Naval Drills See Oil Tankers Depart Key Transfer Area
(Bloomberg) -- Tankers that transfer Russian oil off the southern coast of Greece sailed further out into the Mediterranean after naval exercises ...
Crossing point congestion ‘the Greek Cypriots’ fault’
Congestion at crossing points between Cyprus’ two sides is the fault of the Greek Cypriot side, the north’s ‘foreign ministry’ insisted on Friday. They said the long wait times seen in recent days and weeks at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point had been down to “deficiencies caused by the
OECD Sees Greek Economy Expanding, Investments Rising Too
There seems to be no stopping the Greek economy's comeback from the verge of collapse in 2010 – saved by what turned into three international bailouts ...
My Medea: Rochester playwright reimagines Greek myth
— A Rochester playwright has re-imagined a 2,700-year-old Greek myth, and she's bringing her vision to the stage. Playwright Misty Yarnall and ...
Trip to Greece is where the weekender takes us!
Trip to Greece is where the weekender takes us! Report a correction or typo. Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics. ARTS ...
All-inclusive luxury resorts in Greece and Turkey
Discover the beauty of Greece and Turkey with an all-inclusive escape. From romantic hideaways to family favourites, this collection of hotels and ...
Ikos resorts in Greece and Spain
Ikos Resorts are perfect for a Mediterranean getaway in Greece or Spain, with all-inclusive, luxurious hotels in Mallorca, Estepona and Halkidiki.
Sunvil claims largest Greek island portfolio with new brochure
The specialist tour operator features 61 islands, along with a wide range of accommodation on the Greek mainland, as it approaches its 50th ...
Statue of Greek God Hermes Stolen from Estate
A bronze statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes has been stolen from an Elizabethan stately home in Northampton, England. Before the theft, it had decorated a pond for more than 10 years. The sculpture of the deity Hermes has adorned a pond in the grounds of Holdenby House near Northampton for more than a […]
New Sea Generation to Open Greek Office Later This Month
New Sea Generation to Open Greek Office Later This Month ... Italian marine fuel trading firm New Sea Generation is set to open a new office in Greece ...
Greeks Work Long Hours but Paid Little EU Statistics Show
Greeks work long hours but their pay is low compared with their EU counterparts, recently released statistics by Eurostat reveal. In 2023, 7.1 percent of employed people in the EU worked long hours in their main job. Long working hours refer to those workers who usually spend 49 hours or more per week at work. […]
Greece Arcadia schools on delay due to the threat
Two Greece schools were delayed Friday morning due to an anonymous threat, according to the Greece Central School District.
Greece Arcadia on two-hour delay as police investigate threat
GREECE, N.Y. — The Greece Arcadia high school and middle school are on a two-hour delay on Friday because police are investigating a threat.
Greece Arcadia on two-hour delay due to anonymous threat
Greece Arcadia Middle and High School has been delayed Friday morning due to a threat, according to the Greece Central School District.
British Museum brings Ancient Greece to life for Chilton pupils
The secrets of Ancient Greece unfolded in an educational trip to the British Museum for children from Chilton primary in Ramsgate.
New bridge linking Greece and Turkey to be built this year
The bridge would link the two neighboring countries between the Ipsala border gate in Turkey and the Kipi gate in Greece.
Greece Arcadia Schools on delay due to threat
Greece Arcadia Middle and High Schools are on a two-hour delay this morning.The district has posted on its web site:"Arcadia Middle and High School will be o ...
Planning A Greece Vacation Soon? Here's What You Need To Know
From carrying cash and being aware of pickpockets to planning a trip that prioritises quality time, here's what you should know before going to Greece.
Egypt, Greece to discuss ways to enhance cooperation
Minister of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs Soha Gendi welcomed the Greek Ambassador and thanked him sincerely for her invitation to attend the Greek National Day celebration.
Greece's press freedom index improves, still ranks last in EU
Greece's press freedom index improved, rising 19 places in 2024, but remains last among EU countries. The country has risen to the 88th place from ...
Release of Former Golden Dawn Chief Met With Anger in Greece
The release of the former chief of Nazi Golden Dawn Nikos Michaloliakos was met with angry reactions in Greece. Michaloliakos who had been sentenced to 13 years and six months imprisonment for his leadership of the group was released on parole after a Lamia judicial council accepted his petition for early release with conditions. Michaloliakos, […]
Demand justice for Greek shipwreck victims
Demand justice for Greek shipwreck victims. The Adriana, a severely overcrowded fishing trawler, capsized on June 14, 2023, leading to the death of ...
Greek Mafia pushed on the ropes
Signaling their determination to step up efforts to catch four of the eight suspects implicated in the Greek Mafia investigation who are still ...
Your guide to LGBTQ+ Greece travel for 2024
With EuroPride being held in Thessaloniki, find out why Greece is a great destination for LGBTQ+ clients this year ...
Greeks to Mark Holy Friday With Solemn Epitaphios Processions
Holy Friday, or Good Friday, is a profoundly mournful day in Greece which commemorates the Passion of Christ with the traditional Epitaphios processions. A nationwide affair, it recalls the moments leading up to and including the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as told in the New Testament of the Bible. Even the most remote churches honor […]
High Demand: Greek Golden Visas & Passports for the Rich
FILE - In this Wednesday, March 7, 2018 photo, a passenger shows his Greek passport at Frankfurt airport, Germany. (AP Photo/Michael Probst).
Section V boys lacrosse: Greece defeats East United
East United's Ian Schneeberger throws a check on Greece's James Maccallini Thursday, May 2 at Greece Olympia. Justin Ritzel/The Daily Messenger.
Greece imports no LNG in April for first time in five years
Greece imported 67,000 mt in April 2021 to 103,000 mt in Aril 2022 and 157,000 mt in April 2023. Cargo Cancellations Players in the region had planned ...