How Europe Got Its Name: the Greek Myth of Europa
Europe got its name from the Greek princess of Phoenicia, Europa. According to Greek mythology, Zeus, the king of the Olympian Gods, transformed into a...
Greece, Bulgaria and Romania Vow to Strengthen Cooperation
The prime ministers of Bulgaria, Greece and Romania signed on Monday in Varna, Bulgaria, a joint declaration on boosting trilateral transport and digital connectivity. The document,...
France Wants Methane Curbs on Europe’s Fossil Fuel Imports: Document
Methane is the second biggest cause of climate change after carbon dioxide. In the short term it has a far higher warming effect, meaning...
Take Greek Souvlaki Off the Rotating Spit for Weeknight Cooking
Souvlaki translates from the Greek as “skewer,” but a rotating spit and open fire are not necessary to achieve similarly satisfying results. For this...
Henry Deeds: Even on Holiday in the Heavenly Greek Island of Kefalonia There’s No Escaping Mobile Morons
The Greek island of Kefalonia is the stuff of postcards, or a thousand gloating Instagram posts. The sea is turquoise, the sand white as fresh snow...
Turkish, Greek Foreign Ministers Hail ‘new Era’ of Relations
The two neighbors have long had tense relations and territorial disputes but are looking to mend fences. Their leaders plan to meet more often,...
British Couple Deny Running From Greek Restaurants Without Paying for Meals
Angela and Ian McKie, from Liverpool, were accused of loudly complaining about their meals and refusing to pay at a number of establishments while...
Which Are the European Countries With No Commercial Airports?
SUMMARY Most of the microstates across the world lack commercial airports, often due to lack of space. In such cases, establishing a dedicated airport...
George Soros Foundation’s Retreat From Europe Could ‘turn Off the Lights’ for Human Rights
Activists fear the billionaire’s legacy will be lost as his Open Society Foundations curbs its activities across the EU He survived the Nazi occupation...
Europeans Reluctantly Turn to Air Conditioning as Heatwaves Bite
As the summer breezes fade, sweltering Europeans are giving air conditioning a sceptical embrace. During Europe’s heat wave last month, Floriana Peroni’s vintage clothing...