Kostis Palamas was not only one of the major Greek poets of modern times. He was also one of the most inspiring figures of Hellenism, as pieces of his literary work were adopted as national poems of the young modern Greek state. Born in Patras on January 13, 1859, Palamas tragically lived long enough to […]
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Mercenaries Were Widespread in the Ancient Greek World
Mercenaries were ubiquitous across the ancient Greek world. More often than not, the citizen-soldier hoplite armies of the ancient Greek city states or the professional Macedonian armies of Philip II and Alexander the Great tend to take the limelight in historical discussions. However, mercenaries were a common sight on the battlefields of ancient Greece. Other […]
Elgin marbles aristocrat's other Greek treasure in auction
Presumably, the Greek government has no objection. The 6.75-inch (17cm) decorated lekythos, or ancient Greek oil flask, would originally have been ...
Panathinaikos to battle Olympiacos for Greek title
After Olympiacos swept Peristeri 2-0, Panathinaikos did the same against Aris. The 2024 EuroLeague champions emerged victorious on the road in Thessaloniki, booking their place in the Greek League finals with a final score of 65-80.
The 50th Annual Greek Festival at St. George in Clifton, NJ
Everyone enjoyed traditional Greek food and sweets made by the members of the parish, live music, shopping for a variety of goods from the bazaar, ...
Chinese shipyards dominate surging $40bn Greek orderbook
Chinese yards are dominating their rivals in securing Greek newbuilding business in what has become a $40bn spending spree by Hellenic firms.
Greek pilot-instructor in F-16 operational use arrived in Kyiv
The Greek source claimed that he was an instructor pilot specializing in the operational use of the F-16 fighter jet. The publication did not disclose ...
Going Green, Greece Pushing LNG Sales for EU
That noted that Greece's New Democracy government is getting EU subsidies to build new pipelines across the country to connect to a new import ...
Idan Ofer’s blazing saddles pay homage to Poseidon in new start to Greek week
The mini peloton of about 30 riders blazed south down the coast as dawn broke on another perfect blue sky Greek day, before a first stop at the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. “We had to stop here to ...
2024 Greek Food Fair Festival brings record-breaking turnout
Around 1700 people attended the opening day of the 2024 Greek Food Fair Festival. Teodora Mitov reports ahead of the final day of the fair. Yahoo Sports ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play in Olympic Qualifiers for Greece
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has confirmed his participation in the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, despite being hit with a season-ending calf injury in April that stopped him from playing in the Bucks’ playoff run. This decision may come as a shock to some fans, because Antetokounmpo missed a large amount of playoff time […]
The Powerful Ancient Greek State of Epirus
A mountainous region in today's northwestern Greece, Epirus was inhabited by the Greek tribes of the Chaonians, Molossians, and Thesprotians.
Transfer: Greek club, PAOK Salonica Interested In Iheanacho
Greece Super League champions, PAOK Salonica are the latest club to be linked with Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho.
US Allegedly Plans to Send Latin American Migrants to Greece
The US is allegedly planning to refer some migrants in Latin America for resettlement in Greece and Italy in efforts to stop the flow.
Lincoln Square Greek Fest
Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago, located at 2727 W Winona in Lincoln Square. Come enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries like Greek ...
Greek PM: 'I would like to see ND win the elections in 2027'
A painting by Konstantinos Parthenis of the Virgin Mary and Child, combining a sense of piety with fluid Art Nouveau forms, looks over Prime ...
Greece and Cyprus look to enhance defence cooperation
The Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff General Dimitrios Choupis and the Chief of the National Guard Lieutenant General Georgios Tsitsikostas took stock of the defence cooperation between Greece and Cyprus,
Greece to discuss Cyprus issue in New York this week
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will discuss Greece's participation in the UN Security Council, as well as the progress of the contacts of the UN Secretary General's envoy for the Cyprus ...
Imbros comes to Melbourne's Greek Centre
Our important Greek media were represented as well as many of those with Imbrian heritage, including George Xinos, Kaye Lafyati, Gena Asimoglu, Rose ...
Couples from all over the world flock to Greece to get married
Australian couple Thomas and Emily decided to exchange vows of eternal love and devotion in Halkidiki, Greece. Their families and friends joined ...
Troy Greek Festival draws a crowd
It was a beautiful night for some dancing and Greek food.The St. Basil Greek Festival drew a crowd to Troy Saturday.There were all kinds of different Greek delicacies, plus dancing outside under the ...
Opa! Still one more day to enjoy Greek Festival
— Music, food, culture — and fun! All for a good cause. That's the core of this year's Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. And ...
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: COMMUNIQUÉ
News Release from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: COMMUNIQUÉ For more information, please visit:
You Searched For "my big fat greek wedding" and got 20 results
My Big Fat Greek Wedding latest news, photos, videos, breaking news, special reports, blogs, and updates from Business Insider India ...
Migrant killed in crash with Greek coastguard boat
ATHENS: One migrant was killed and five were injured in the eastern Aegean when their boat crashed into a Greek...
Greek recession eases in Q3, unemployment stubborn
Greece does not publish official quarter-on-quarter changes in GDP. Tourism, which accounts for about a fifth of Greek GDP, is rebounding and revenues ...
PHOTOS: 46th annual Richmond Greek Festival on Saturday
The 46th annual Richmond Greek Festival, hosted by the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, continued on Saturday with many ...
240 pounds of cocaine hidden in frozen squid seized in Greece
Greek authorities confiscated more than 240 pounds of cocaine hidden in a container with frozen squid on a ship in a port — just days after four ...