Greek dancing lessons were given to attendees at the annual Greek Festival on Sunday, Aug. 18, 20.The Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church held ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Sunday, August 18, 2024
4 things ancient Greeks and Romans got right about mental health
Already in the late fifth century BC, ancient Greek doctors recognised that our health partly depends on the state of our thoughts. ... Homer, the ...
The Neighboring Cultures of the Ancient Greeks
The ancient Greeks, renowned for their cultural and intellectual achievements, interacted with numerous neighboring cultures that influenced and enriched their own civilization. Understanding these lesser-known cultures provides valuable insights into the complex web of interactions that shaped the ancient world, making this topic still relevant today. As one of the most popularly studied civilizations of […]
High flow of movements in Kapshtica/ Albanians, towards Greece
It is learned that long queues of vehicles have been created waiting to leave Albania, to go towards Greece. The immigrants who came to spend the ...
26th Annual Greek Festival wraps up in Colorado Springs
The three day parish fest is taking place at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 2215 Paseo Road, and wraps up at the 3 p.m. today. The community ...
Greece's Amphipolis Tomb to Open to Public by 2027
The archaeological site of the Amphipolis tomb in Eastern Macedonia, Greece is set to open to visitors by 2028.
Summer Travelogue Series: Greece
Join in a little armchair travel as you visit Greece with local writer & traveler Rebecca Carlson. The presentation will focus on her trip to ...
How Kythnos Is Becoming Greece's Smart Island
The Kythnos Smart Island project, funded by Siemens, is an example of sector coupling in Greece, showing innovation and sustainability.
Man Utd winger in talks with Greek giants over summer exit
Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri is in talks with Greek side Panathinaikos over a summer exit from Old Trafford, a report has revealed. United paid around £9m to sign Pellistri from his ...
Brother Of 'Greek Freak' To Join Team In Montenegro
Antetokounmpo also played in the G League last season. Brother Of 'Greek Freak' To Join Team In Montenegro. Previous Playing Experience Includes Time ...
This Vibey Greek Island Has Become The Chilled Alternative To Mykonos
But at least some of the longing was reserved for another element of the show: the idyllic Greek island featured in episode four, which finds Em ...
How Greece (yes, Greece!) is becoming a golf paradise
The country of Greece is not known for its golf — but that reputation is quickly changing. Here are a few of the Greek golf offerings.
Maltese firefighters return from mission in Greece
The Maltese firefighters who were sent to Greece to help put out wildfires in the country have returned. Last July, the Government announced that ...
Horror as British woman, 71, dies after being pulled unconscious from water in Greece
A British woman who was pulled unconscious from the sea in Greece has died aged 71, police have said. The unnamed woman was confirmed to have died after being rushed to hospital shortly after being taken out of the water in Gouvia, Corfu.
The Greek-American Hoping to Break the Guinness World Record
Michael Angelo Zervos is a Greek-American who is trying to break the Guinness World Record by visiting all 195 countries in the world in the shortest time possible. Zervos, a man from Detroit, Michigan and his Project Kosmos have set an exceptionally ambitious goal. Nonetheless, the proud son of two Greeks who emigrated to the […]
Greece’s Amphipolis Tomb to Open to Public By 2027
The archaeological site of the Amphipolis tomb in Eastern Macedonia, Greece is set to open to visitors by 2028.
Review: Jennifer Saint presents Greek mythology from the eyes of goddesses
“Hera,” Jennifer Saint's newest novel, is her fourth revolving around the retelling of myths from Greek mythology from the points of view of female ...
Major Greek Newspaper Reveals Santorini's Breaking Point
Santorini, the picture-perfect Greek island known for its stunning sunsets and iconic white-washed buildings with azure blue roofs, is facing a severe ...
Alexander, a Name that Transcended its Greek Origins
The name Alexander has resonated through history, crossing borders and languages. Its enduring appeal lies in one man's legacy.
CT weddings stories: Couple's wedding brought Greece to Norwalk, combining cultural traditions
A Pennsylvania couple returned to the bride's Greek Orthodox church in Norwalk for a traditional wedding with money dance — and a Pittsburgh cookie table.
Why Ancient Greeks Didn’t Always Fear Ghosts
Ghosts terrorize the living in modern horror movies and shows. However, the ancient Greeks didn’t always fear these phantoms. While they acknowledged the dangers of being haunted, they also revered ghosts as guides and protectors, sources of wisdom who could offer crucial insight and comfort. Ghosts as Guides Greek mythology provides many examples of how […]
New Movie ‘Haunted Heart’ Filmed in Greece’s Picturesque Pelion
Haunted Heart is the title of a new movie that was filmed in the Greek town of Trikeri on mount Pelion. The film is a romantic thriller, set to be released on August 23, 2024. According to critics who have already watched the film, it is an excellent noir-inspired mystery and romance full of dangers […]
The Greek-American Who Tries to Break the Guinness World Record
Michael Angelo Zervos is a Greek-American who is trying to break the Guinness World Record by visiting 195 countries.
Celestyal treats Scots like stars on heavenly Greek cruise
INSPIRED by a serpentine queue of Scottish religious devotees all waiting patiently on a flight to Lourdes, I also began praying to God for ...
Greece’s Flag Bearers in the Paris Paralympics
As the Paris 2024 Paralympics approach, many people are wondering who will be Greece's flag bearers in this year's prestigious event.
Greece Launches Monkeypox Vaccination Campaign Amid Rising Cases
Greece has initiated its monkeypox vaccination campaign as of July 22, according to an announcement by Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. This action follows the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration that the spread of monkeypox is a public health emergency of international concern.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece Are Done In France
Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's best effort, he and Greece lost to Germany on Tuesday by 13 points in the first game of the knockout round in ...
Fire in northern Greece rages for second day
The fire that broke out in a forested area on Mount Falakro in Drama, northern Greece, is raging for a second day on Sunday.
Pope Francis Prays for Greece After Massive Wildfire
In the Roman heat, Pope Francis prayed for Greece, where a fire destroyed about 10000 acres of land northeast of Athens.
Omaha's Original Greek Festival celebration
Omaha's Original Greek Festival celebrated all things Greek including everything from food, drinks, dance, music, and more. Saturday's celebration ...
Greece is priority partner of Bulgaria
Bulgaria supports the efforts of Greece to cope with the crisis, as Greece is a priority partner of Bulgaria on the Balkans and in the EU, ...
Where is the Diaspora's Support During Greece's Time of Crisis?
Greece recently endured one of the worst fires in recent years, a fire that left a woman dead, destroyed many homes, and burned vast areas of land.
Small Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake 40 km South of Mires, Greece
3.7 quake Crete, Greece, Aug 18, 2024 12:11 am (GMT +3). Just 4 minutes ago, a 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mires, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
Coins, a Form of Marketing in Ancient Greece
Before presidential addresses and social media, most ancient peoples got to know their rulers through coins. Without modern communication, coins were the most direct link between a sovereign and the people, embedding the ruler’s likeness into everyday life. Far more than mere currency, these coins were crafted as political propaganda tools, idealizing the ruler’s image […]