Blowing Up the Parthenon: The Power of a Symbol
The Parthenon has been seen as central to the history of Western civilisation. But the building has a troubled past that is somewhat at odds with our ideas of democratic values Read the full story on...
View ArticleThe Myth of Daphne, Who Chose Eternal Silence Over Sexual Assault
This ancient myth of Daphne, in which the nymph transforms herself into a tree to escape the lustful attention of the god Apollo, has inspired countless retellings in art. Its themes resonate today....
View ArticleMeet the Greek who Introduced Real Souvlaki to Colombia
Giorgos Sitaras, a Greek who left his hometown of Thessaloniki, Greece, shares authentic Greek food like souvlaki with the Colombian people. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGreek Athletes Advance to Next Round of Rowing at Tokyo Olympics
Three Greek athletes qualified on Sunday for the next rounds of their tournaments in rowing for the Olympic Games of Tokyo in Japan. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleAlonnisos in Shock as Reckless Spearfisherman Kills Island’s Mascot Seal
The famous seal of Alonnisos island is gone; residents and tourists are shocked by the news of the death of one of the most famous seals of the island named ”Kostis.” The devastating news was made...
View ArticleGreek Police Clash with Anti-Mandatory Vaccination Protesters in Athens
Greek police clashed with protesters in Athens following a relatively small demonstration against the mandatory vaccination of certain professional groups. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleStefanos Tsitsipas Wins First Tokyo Olympics Tennis Match
Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Germany's Phillipp Kohlschreiber in their first tennis match of the Men's Singles in Tokyo. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleKanye West Raps About Giannis Antetokounmpo in New Album ‘Donda’
Kanye West released recently his tenth studio album, in which he gives a big shout out to the Greek Freak of the NBA, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleDid Ancient Greeks Build their Temples Where Earthquakes Struck?
The Ancient Greeks may have built temples and other sacred or treasured sites deliberately on land previously affected by earthquakes. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleThe Greek Village that Boasts the True Descendants of the Spartans
There is a Greek village in Mani, Peloponnese, called Neochori, where its residents boast they are true descendants of ancient Sparta. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleTina Livanos: The Greek Beauty Who Married Aristotle Onassis and Stavros...
Tina Livanos was known across the world for her marriages to two of Greece's most powerful figures, Onassis and Niarchos. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleFauci Refuses to Rule Out New Face Mask Mandates in US
Anthony Fauci issued a stark warning about the situation of the pandemic and the use of face masks in the US. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View Article13-Year-Old Nishiya Momiji Among Youngest Ever Olympic Gold Medalists
Momiji Nishiya made history on Monday by winning the first-ever gold Olympic medal for the women's category of street skateboarding. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGiannis Antetokounmpo’s NBA Draft Class: Where are They Now?
In 2013, the now basketball King Giannis Antetokounmpo was drafted only 15th in the NBA draft of that year. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGreek Minister Addresses Coronavirus Restrictions at Mykonos Meeting
The Minister of Public Protection Services and the Chief of the Greek Police addressed Mykonos' recent coronavirus restrictions on Monday. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleHeat Wave to Blaze Through Greece Reminiscent of 1987 Temperatures
A severe heat wave is expected to blaze through Greece next week, reminding many of the deadly temperatures the country faced in 1987. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGreece Boasts One of the Oldest Oak Trees in Europe
An ancient oak tree in northern Greece is believed to be among the oldest surviving tree of its kind in Europe. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleModerna to Use mRNA Technology Against Flu, HIV, and Cancer
Moderna will weaponize the same mRNA technology it used in its coronavirus vaccine against HIV, the flu and even cancer. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleCuba Protests: US, Greece, and other Countries Release Joint Statement
The United States, Greece, and several other countries have released a joint statement condemning the Cuban government’s response to the demonstrations that took place in the country this past month....
View ArticleCreating a Virtual Community of Greeks in Japan
Japan is one of the most population countries in the world. Increasingly, immigrants have flocked to Japan, including many Greeks. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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