Greece Proposes Booster Shot for Over 60s as “Condition” for Travel
Greece proposed to the European Union on Wednesday that the Covid-19 booster shot be made “a condition of safe travel within the European Union for European citizens above 60 years old.” The proposal...
View ArticleThe Ancient Greek Roots of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is a time to give thanks every year for what we have and for a bountiful harvest — but this is something that the ancient Greeks also did thousands of years ago. On Thanksgiving we...
View ArticleDozens of Migrants Perish Trying to Reach the UK
31 migrants drowned on Wednesday while attempting to reach the shores of the United Kingdom. The group was discovered in the English Channel, the passage between the UK and France. The International...
View ArticleCouple Used Ancient Roman Artifact as Coffee Table for Nearly 50 Years
A couple in New York has been using a priceless ancient Roman artifact as a coffee table for nearly 50 years. The incredible story of the 2,000-year-old “coffee table,” which dates back to the time of...
View ArticleGorgopotamos: The Greatest Moment of Greek Resistance to the Nazis
The blowing up of the Gorgopotamos bridge on November 25, 1942 stands as the greatest moment of Greece's resistance during World War II. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleSecrets to Hosting the Best Thanksgiving Ever
Some secrets which will allow you and your family to have the best Thanksgiving ever will help even seasoned cooks — like many Greek-Americans are — to be able to enjoy this wonderful holiday even...
View ArticleHostility Towards Census Workers in Greece Leads to Mass Resignations
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) is currently conducting the 2021 Census of the Greek population. Citizens’ hostility has led to mass resignations of census workers. In Patras, the capital...
View ArticleNew Botswana Variant is the Most Evolved Covid Strain
A new Covid-19 mutation, known as the B.1.1.529 variant, is believed to be the most evolved strain since the pandemic began in late 2019. B.1.1.529 had mutated a total of 32 times when it was first...
View ArticleA Message of Love: Femicide Video Goes Viral in Greece
A popular Greek company released a video depicting a story of femicide for November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. For many in the United States, Thursday,...
View ArticleUN Says Violence Against Women has Worsened During Pandemic
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a new report by the UN says that incidents have increased during the pandemic. The report, released by UN Women, highlights the...
View ArticleGreece Rules Out New Lockdown Despite Pressure on Covid ICUs
Greece insisted on Thursday there will be no new lockdown in the country, despite the rising Covid-19 cases and the pressure on the intensive care units (ICUs) throughout the country. “There is neither...
View ArticleAncient Greece’s Amphipolis Unveils New Secrets
The finding of pieces of a large Roman building in the area of the Ancient Amphipolis Acropolis is an important archaeological development Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGreece Vows to Provide Faster Internet to Attract Digital Nomads
Greece launched earlier in the week a new initiative to attract digital nomads by partnering with internet providers to offer new and better services for people who chose the country as a remote...
View ArticleRare Species of Orchids Give Life to Lesvos Petrified Forest
Due to impassioned conservation efforts at Lesvos Petrified Forest, a breathtaking rare orchid species named Ophrys lesbis has sprouted. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleThe Ancient Roots of Greek Souvlaki, the World’s First Fast Food
Many would think that souvlaki is a type of street food originating from the many years of Ottoman rule in Greece, but this is not true. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGreek Artist Captures Essence of Hellenism Through Pop Art
Greek artist Caroline Rovithi is motivated by the motto "All You Need is Greece," when creating her bright, bold, and empowering artwork. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleThe Calf Bearer: The Story of the Magnificent Ancient Greek Sculpture
This is the first photograph of the magnificent statue "The Calf Bearer" when it was discovered on the Acropolis in 1864. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleThe Greek Ghost Village of Epirus and its History of Resistance to Tyranny
Paleo Mavronoros, an abandoned village in the Greek province of Epirus, has a long history of valiant resistance to tyrannical overlords — and unique beauty all its own. Epirus, in the north-western...
View ArticleCuteness Overload: Adorable Seal Pups Meet for the First Time
Prepare for cuteness overload at the sight of two baby seal pups meeting for the first time at The Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk seal’s (MOm) rehabilitation center this past...
View ArticleGreece Donates 150,000 Doses of Covid Vaccine to Ghana
Greece donated over 150,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to Ghana during the visit of foreign minister Nikos Dendias to the African country last week. The donation is expected to augment...
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