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...
Greeks Evacuated From Israel Share Their Experience
An aircraft carrying 81 Greeks from Israel, amidst a brutal escalation of violence between Palestinian militants and the Israeli military, touched down at Athens...
Ancient Greek Helmet and Inscription Unearthed in Italy’s Magna Graecia
At the Acropolis of Elea-Velia in Magna Graecia, archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Greek helmet and inscription. The announcement of this new discovery was made by...
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,...
Greek Baker Manos Kranias Develops a New Dessert for the Annual Holy Trinity Greekfest
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A third-generation Greek baker will debut a new dessert at this year’s GreekFest at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in...
Aircraft Carrying 81 Greeks From Israel Returned to Capital of Athens
An aircraft carrying 81 Greeks from Israel arrived early on Monday at the Athens International Airport, ANA reports. The Foreign Ministry, through the Embassy...
Historical Greek Cemetery in Alexandria, Egypt
Once you enter this historical site, you will travel back in time as there is so much detail and stories to be told. And...
A New App Takes the Parthenon From Plain White Marble to Technicolor
The Parthenon isn’t the only structure digitally reconstructed for this app While the ruins of the Parthenon appear plain white to the naked eye,...
5 Songs Inspired by Greek Myth
The grip Greek Myth has on our imaginations on some level is unsurprising, given the stories go back 2700 years. People love something familiar,...
Greek Conservatives Win in Regional Elections
On Sunday, some 9.7 million Greek citizens aged above 17 were registered to vote. On Sunday, Greek conservatives of the ruling New Democracy (ND)...