Work of Greek-American Photographer Joanna Kalafatis Showing in NYC
Greek-American writer and photographer Joanna Kalafatis’ work will be on display at the Mosaic Artspace in New York City from November 19 until December 31, 2021. Kalafatis is based in Los Angeles,...
View ArticleESA Mission “Hera” to Explore Impact of Asteroid Collision
Much like NASA’s upcoming DART, or Double Asteroid Redirection Test, mission, to change the course of a heavenly body to see if it might be possible to protect the Earth from an asteroid collision, the...
View ArticleTurkish Occupation Continues to Erase Ancient Heritage of Cyprus
Since the military invasion of Cyprus by the Turkish army during the summer of 1974, countless reports have been published about the atrocities the Turkish forces committed on the beautiful...
View ArticleSwimming Among the Ruins of a Glorious Ancient Greek Military Harbor
Island Aegina with its magestic beaches, is also the house of the fascinating story of an ancient military harbor open to bathers to enjoy! Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleThe Mystery of the Sleeping Giant of Naxos, Greece
An ancient giant statue has been lying on its back for centuries on a hill on the scenic Greek island of Naxos. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleThe Most Stunning Ancient Villages in Greece
Greece has some true hidden gems when it comes to its ancient villages. Tourism has yet to spoil these towns that are steeped in history. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGreece Markets Famous Ancient Olympia Olive Oil
Citizens of the world can now enjoy a taste of Ancient Olympia, home to the Olympic Games, in the form of its olive oil. The Hellenic Ministry of Tourism and Sports, along with the Office for the...
View ArticleDozens Killed in Bulgaria Bus Crash
At least 46 people were killed in an overnight bus accident in Bulgaria, among them several children, officials said Tuesday. “We have an enormous tragedy here,” Bulgarian interim Prime Minister Stefan...
View ArticleAlonissos Among the Top Destinations in the World for Ecotourism
The Greek island of Alonissos, an Aegean isle north of Evia, has been named one of the Top Destinations for Ecotourism. ABTA Magazine, the publication representing the UK’s largest Travel Association,...
View ArticleTurkey’s Lira Dives 15% in Second-Worst Day Ever
Turkey’s lira skidded an incredible 15% on Tuesday as the nation weathered another drop in the value in its currency, amounting to 45% over 2021. Constituting its second-worst day in history, the lira...
View ArticleBoston Museum of Fine Arts to Reopen Behrakis Wing in December
There will be free admission for all at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts on December 18 as the Museum celebrates the reopening of the Behrakis Wing, housing several Ancient Greek and Roman galleries. The...
View ArticleThomas Jefferson Statue Removed from New York City Hall
A statue of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, was removed from the New York City Hall on Monday due to his links with the slave trade. The removal of the statue, which was...
View ArticleHow the Winged Victory of Samothrace was Saved From the Nazis
Countless masterpieces in the Louvre, such as the Nike, or Winged Victory of Samothrace, were saved from the Nazis in World War II. The Winged Victory of Samothrace is widely considered to be one of...
View ArticlePlatonic Love: The Concept of the Greek Philosopher Plato
Platonic love is one of the most widely misinterpreted concepts in Plato’s philosophy. It has transcended the realm of philosophy, becoming widely used across culture — and has strayed from its...
View ArticleJudge Sets $5M Bail for Waukesha Tragedy Suspect, Death Toll Rises to 6
A Milwaukee judge set a $5 million dollar bail for Waukesha Christmas parade suspect Darrell Brooks during his court appearance on Tuesday. The 39-year-old Brooks, who is a registered sex offender in...
View ArticleAncient Greeks Used Dangerous Cosmetics in Eternal Search for Beauty
The Greek word "kosmetika" is the root of the English word ‘cosmetics.’ The word also meant any product that protected the hair and face. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleBrian Laundrie’s Death Ruled a Suicide
An attorney for the Laundrie family announced on Tuesday that Brian Laundrie’s death was a suicide. The attorney, Steven Bertolino, revealed that Laundrie had self-inflicted a “gunshot wound to the...
View ArticleThe Turkish Businessman Who Made Americans Fall in Love with Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt company Chobani’s CEO Hamdi Ulukaya has popularized greek yogurt for the next generation of consumers. Now his company has officially filed an initial public offering to be listed on the...
View ArticleWhen Boris Johnson Admitted Removing Parthenon Marbles Was Wrong
A letter from 2012 written by the then Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to a local Greek politician, came to light on Tuesday, revealing Johnson’s admission that the Parthenon Marbles should never have...
View ArticleDefendants in Ahmaud Arbery Trial Found Guilty
The three men on trial in the killing of the young black Georgia man Ahmaud Arbery were found guilty of murder on Wednesday. The jury declared that the three white men who saw Arbery jogging through...
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