The May Day Wreath and Its Roots in Ancient Greece
One aspect of modern May Day celebrations is the preparation of a flower wreath from wild flowers against a background of green leaves Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGreece Sees Slight Uptick in COVID 19 Deaths, Drop in Daily Cases
Greece recorded 1,391 new cases of COVID 19 on Saturday, raising the total number of cases in the country to 346,422. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleHoly Light Arrives From Jerusalem to Athens to Mark Easter
The Holy Light arrived in Greece on Holy Saturday, May 1 in a much humbler ceremony than what Greeks were used to in previous years. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticlePfizer-BioNTech Seeks EU Approval For Vaccine For Children
Pfizer-BioNTech is seeking European Union approval for a vaccine for children as the bloc shifts towards the company as a supplier. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleTen Stunning Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Art
There are countless masterpieces of Ancient Greek art scattered in museums around the world. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleOlympia Dukakis: Oscar-Winning ‘Moonstruck’ Actress Dies at 89
Olympia Dukakis, the beloved “Moonstruck” Oscar-winning Greek American actress, has died at the age of 89 on Saturday. The world learned of Dukakis’ passing from her brother Apollo in a Facebook post....
View ArticleThe Biggest Vaccine Deal in History: EU to Scoop 1.8 Billion Pfizer Shots
The EU is working on a deal with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer-BioNTech for what is called the biggest COVID 19 vaccine deal in the world. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleSpotify Greece No1 Eleni Foureira Featured on Times Square Billboard
Greek singer Eleni Foureira became the first from her country to appear on a billboard in New York City's Times Square Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleHot-Air Balloons: A Unique Greek Easter Spectacle
A tradition that Greeks have adopted for Easter is sending glowing hot-air balloons into the night sky in celebration of “Christ Resurrected” Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleBring A Bit of Greece Home With You With These Iconic Greek Snacks
Greece is a million things, and delicious iconic Greek snacks is one of the best things you can bring home as a perfect holiday souvenir Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleRare Video of Easter in Greece During the Civil War
A rare video, located in the British archives Bristish Pathe, depicts the Easter celebration in Greece, the years of civil war in 1947. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleChios Island Marked Easter With Spectacular Rocket War
The rocket war, one of the most beautiful, spectacular and yet dangerous Easter spectacles of Greece, revived on Saturday night on Chios. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleEU Adopts New Migration Strategy on Voluntary Return and Reintegration
The European Commission announced earlier this week that the Union is adopting the first EU migration Strategy. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGreeks Celebrate Easter on the Beach as Warm Weather Continues
Thousands of Greeks took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather of this Orthodox Easter weekend and rushed to their nearby beaches. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleAndreas Michailidis Becomes First Greek Fighter to Claim UFC Victory
Andreas Michailidis became on Saturday night the first Greek to ever win the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in mixed martial arts (MMA). Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleRevolutionary White Paint Could Cool Greek Island Buildings Better than AC
A revolutionary new ultra-white paint developed at Purdue University could possibly replace air conditioning one day. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticlePausanias, Cultural Geographer of Ancient Greece
Untold stories recounting the glories of Ancient Greece were written by Pausanias, who lived in the second century AD. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleAncient Cemetery for Infants Found on Greek Island
The study of the largest ancient cemetery for infants found on Astypalea island in Greece continues, shedding light on the goddess of childbirth Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleTwo Majestic Greek Seaside Towns with Historic Castles
Methoni and Koroni, two quintessential Greek seaside towns, are also home to Venetian castles, countless pristine sandy beaches, and lush landscapes. The two towns are intertwined in myriad ways, even...
View ArticleVytina: A Beautiful Greek Mountain Town Surrounded by Forests
Vitina is a gorgeous, cozy Greek mountain town. The idyllic village, perched on the slopes of Mt. Mainalo, is surrounded by lush fir forests. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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