Kostas Georgakis, the Student Who Set Himself on Fire for Greece
Kostas Georgakis, a Greek geology student who was attending university in Italy, set himself on fire in Genoa on September 19, 1970 as a protest against the Greek military dictatorship of the time. The...
View ArticleMeet the Anemoi, the Greek Gods of Weather
Ancient Greeks believed that the weather — like nearly everything else on earth– was the result of divine activity. Wind, specifically, was associated with the Anemoi, or the Greek gods of the wind....
View ArticleWhat Alexander the Great Really Looked Like
Dutch photographer and digital artist Bas Uterwijk has been shining a light on what iconic figures from history might have looked like in real life. His latest creation is Alexander the Great, the king...
View ArticleHippocrates on Obesity and the Sedentary Life
Hippocrate of Kos (c. 460 – c. 370 BC), a physician of ancient Greece’s Classical era, is considered to be the Father of Medicine. Hippocrates suggested surprisingly contemporary remedies for obesity —...
View ArticleThe 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards: Ted Lasso, the Crown Win Big
The 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards took place Sunday night in Los Angeles. Ted Lasso, The Crown, and Mare of Easttown all walked away with multiple awards. The awards ceremony, which is held annually,...
View ArticleThe Best Tips for an Unforgettable Family Vacation on Crete
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and its coastline of 1,046 km or 650 miles is full of some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, which is a great way to pass the time on your family vacation...
View ArticleWhat Starving Greeks Ate During the Nazi Occupation
It is a lingering nightmare for the few remaining survivors: memories of the suffering, starvation, and widespread death during the time of the Nazi occupation of Greece, between April 1941 and October...
View ArticleErdogan to Open Turkevi Skyscraper in New York
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will open on Monday the Turkevi Center, a 36-story skyscraper located across from UN headquarters. The Turkevi Center will become the hub of Turkish culture in...
View ArticleGunman Opens Fire at Russian University Killing at Least Eight
Eight people have been confirmed dead, with six injured, after a shooting on Monday at the campus of a Russian university in the city of Perm. The assailant walked on to the campus on Monday morning...
View ArticleCyprus President Anastasiades to Meet UN Chief as General Assembly Kicks Off
The President of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, currently in New York for the UN General Assembly (UNGA), is set to meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday. Guterres will also hold an...
View Article21-Year-Old Greek Man Becomes Chess Grand Master
Chess is probably the last sport one might associate with Greece; nonetheless the nation can now boast another young Greek Chess Grandmaster as of early September.Nikolas Theodorou, a 21-year-old...
View ArticlePfizer Says Vaccine for Children 5-11 Shows “Robust” Effectiveness
Pfizer officials state that the company’s Covid-19 vaccine for children from 5 to 11 years old is not only safe but shows what they call a “robust” antibody response, according to a statement issued on...
View ArticleTreasure From the Sea: The Salt Flats of Messolonghi
Salt has played a crucial role in the history of civilization, enabling food to be preserved over the winters until the modern miracles of refrigeration and preservation. This is no less true in...
View ArticleGreece Offers Booster Shots to People Over 60, Healthcare Workers
Greece announced on Monday that booster shots of Covid-19 vaccine will become available from September 30 for all adults aged over 60 and healthcare professionals. “The increased risk for people over...
View ArticleTequila Bottles Found on New Air Force One Jet Prompts Investigation
Two empty bottles of tequila were inexplicably found on the new Air Force One jet that is currently under construction. The discovery of the liquor bottles has prompted an investigation from Boeing,...
View ArticlePresident Anastasiades “Not Optimistic” on Cyprus UN Talks
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades said on Monday that he is not as optimistic as he would like to be about the informal tripartite meeting with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Turkish...
View ArticleJustin Trudeau Wins Canada Elections, But Misses Majority
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won a victory in Monday’s parliamentary elections, though his Liberals would still need to work with other parties to form their second minority government. The...
View ArticleArchbishop Elpidophoros Joins Erdogan in Opening of Turkevi Center
Archbishop Elpidophoros, the Head of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, attended a ceremony for the opening of the Turkevi Center presided over by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York...
View ArticleUganda’s Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga Laid to Rest
Hundreds of faithful, members of the Greek Orthodox hierarchy and Uganda officials gathered on Monday for the funeral of Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga who died earlier in September. A Greek flag was draped...
View ArticleBritish Historian Mark Mazower Receives Honorary Greek Citizenship
Mark Mazower, one of the most celebrated historians with a special relationship with Greece, was granted Greek citizenship on Tuesday. The British historian received the honorary title from the Greek...
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