Greece Tightens Coronavirus Restrictions as Cases Remain High
The daily coronavirus cases in Greece remained high on Saturday, as 2,562 total new cases were recorded across the nation. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleRizitika Songs from Crete Pass Oral History on to New Generation
Rizitika songs are the oldest type of Cretan music, originating from the western part of the Greek island, but now heard in central and eastern Crete as well. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleLeonard Cohen Lives on Forever on Greek Island of Hydra
Influential singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen was continuously inspired by the Greek island of Hydra throughout his long career. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleCatalca: The Turkish Town Full of Greek Speakers
There is a Turkish town called Catalca that is full of Greek speakers, many of whom have a distinct northern Greek accent. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleConstantine Maroulis Reveals He Is ‘Clean and Sober’
Greek-American singer and former “American Idol” contestant Constantine Maroulis has just revealed he’s been “clean and sober” for 20 months. The performer, who placed sixth on the fourth season of...
View ArticleTen Things to Do in Kavala: The Beautiful Gateway to Macedonia
The city of Kavala in northern Greece, which rises up from the sea like an amphitheater, is a gem waiting to be explored for its rich history and beautiful surroundings. Read the full story on...
View ArticleFauvel: The Frenchman Who Vied with Elgin for the Parthenon Marbles
In the 18th century, archaeologist Louis-Francois-Sebastien Fauvel competed with Lord Elgin for the Parthenon Marbles, pieces of which he eventually took back to his native France. Millions of words...
View ArticleNBA Finals: Milwaukee Bucks One Win Away from Championship
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated Phoenix Suns 123-119 to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals and they are now one win away from the championship. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleHagia Sophia: The Center of Greek Orthodox Faith Through the Ages
The Hagia Sophia remains the symbolic center of Greek Orthodoxy, even centuries after its fall to the Ottomans and its conversion to a mosque. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleCOVID-19 Positive Traveler Ends Up Homeless on Mykonos
An 18-year old Italian tourist on the Greek island of Mykonos ended up being homeless for hours after he tested positive for COVID-19. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleDoping in Ancient Greece Olympic Games
Doping in sports goes back to the first Olympic Games in ancient Greece. Banned substances were used by athletes to boost their performance. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleNew Murder in Greece Brings Back Haunting Memories of Caroline Crouch
A brutal murder of a 26-year old woman took place on the peaceful Cycladic island of Folegandros in Greece on Friday. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticlePregnant Man Makes List of Proposed New Emoji
On July 17 the Unicode Consortium announced a series of new proposed additions to their list, including the figures of a pregnant man emoji. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGreece Records 10 More Coronavirus Deaths; More than 1,500 Cases
The recorded coronavirus cases in Greece remained high on Sunday, although significantly lower compared to previous days. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleHigh-Level Cyprus Conference on the 47th Anniversary of Turkey’s Invasion
Several powerful US Senators and Members of Congress will be speaking at the 36th Annual PSEKA Cyprus Conference on July 20. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleWonders of Ancient Greek Technology on Display at Kostanas Museum
Ancient Greek technology got its own museum in Athens, with the opening of the Kostas Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleYoung Refugee Teaches Greek Language to Kids Worldwide
A young Palestinian refugee on the Greek island of Leros has set up a page called “Learn Greek” on social media to teach the language. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleCorruption in Sport Existed Even at the Olympics in Ancient Greece
Bribery, cheating, doping, and overall corruption have often tarnished the image of the Olympic Games in the past few decades. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleTax Havens: Why the G-7 Effort to End Them is Unlikely to Succeed
Tax havens are characterized by applying a tax regime that is especially favorable to non-resident citizens and companies. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleLeonidas Kestekides, The Greek Confectioner Who Conquered the World
The story of the world-famous Leonidas chocolates and pralines is as rich as the confections themselves. It all began with a Greek chocolatier Leonidas Kestekides, who created the great confections...
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