EU Mulls Possible Diplomatic Boycott of Olympics
Foreign ministers of nations belonging to the European Union are meting today on whether or not to join in the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics amid increasing calls for them to take...
View ArticleBob Costas Rips IOC, Beijing in Runup To Olympics
During an appearance on CNN Tonight with Michael Smerconish last week, veteran Olympics broadcaster and Greek-American journalist Bob Costas ripped the International Olympic Committee for what he...
View ArticleAHEPA to Host Tarpon Springs Epiphany Banquet with Elpidophoros
The United States’ oldest Greek fraternal order, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) will hold its annual Epiphany banquet in Tarpon Springs Florida on January 5, 2022....
View ArticleGround-Breaking Proposal for Return of Parthenon Marbles
British actor and longtime activist Stephen Fry has a new idea for the return of the Parthenon Marbles which has quite a unique twist, one that uses virtual reality to allow visitors to see them...
View ArticleCan Astronomy Explain the Biblical Star of Bethlehem?
The wise men were likely accomplished Greek astrologers, watching the stars for signs of a king’s birth. Technical terms used in the Bible’s description point to a real astronomical event that could...
View ArticleThe Ancient Greek Roots of Christmas Traditions
Christmas is one of the most important, and perhaps the most treasured, celebration of Christianity, and is a day filled with joy and love. Surprisingly, many elements of Christmas celebrations have...
View ArticleGreek Scientist at U.S. Army Research Lab Advancing Artificial Intelligence
Greek mathematician Vasileios Maroulas, who studied applied mathematics at the University of Athens in Greece, recently received recognition from the US Department of Defense (DOD) for his work in...
View ArticleStunning New Documentary Explores Underwater Lavrio Mines
A new documentary about the ancient Lavrio mines, which were so rich in minerals that their exploitation made possible the rise of Athens as a naval power, shows the labyrinth of underwater tunnels in...
View ArticleAthens Metro Stations Closed After Bomb Threat
All of the Athens Metro stations along two of the city’s busiest lines, the second and third, were closed on Tuesday afternoon after a bomb threat. The second and third lines, commonly referred to as...
View ArticleCoronavirus Deaths in Greece Nearly Break Record on Tuesday
A total 130 people with the coronavirus passed away in Greece on Tuesday alone, which is the second highest number of people who have died with Covid-19 in Greece in one day since the beginning of the...
View ArticleRussia’s Orthodox Church Rules Out Union with Catholic Church
Russia’s Orthodox Church dismissed talk of union between Orthodox and Catholic Churches but it confirmed earlier in the week that a meeting between Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and Pope...
View ArticleThe Greek Archaeologist who Helped Expose Steinhardt’s Stolen Antiquities
Greek forensic archaeologist Christos Tsirogiannis, who played a vital role in uncovering stolen antiquities in the collection of billionaire Michael Steinhardt told Greek Reporter on Tuesday that US...
View ArticleDoctor Says Vaccines’ Creation “Like Putting Man on the Moon”
After exactly one year after Americans began receiving vaccines against the coronavirus, it is time to take stock and look at some sobering numbers as the death toll in the country tops 800,000. Just...
View ArticleIconic Hilton Hotel in Athens Under Renovation, to be Renamed “Conrad”
The iconic Hilton Hotel in Athens, a masterpiece of mid-century modern architecture, will be renamed the “Conrad” and soon undergo extensive interior renovations. The change came after Hilton struck a...
View ArticleAncient Greek Drug Could Lower Covid-19 Deaths
An ancient Greek drug made from saffron plants could potentially be used to reduce severe illness and death for patients with Covid-19. A report published at the beginning in the European Journal of...
View ArticleOld and New Christmas Traditions in Greece
One of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar is the annual commemoration of the birth of Christ. Each country has its own unique traditions and each region of Greece has a different...
View ArticleNASA Reaches the Sun’s Atmosphere for the First Time
A spacecraft touched the Sun for the first time in history on Tuesday. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made it to the Sun’s upper atmosphere, collecting samples of particles and magnetic fields from the star...
View ArticleDeutsche Telekom, OTE to Invest Over 3 Billion Euros in Greece
Deutsche Telekom and the Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE) announced on Wednesday their intention to invest more than 3 billion euros ($3.4 billion) in Greece from 2022 to 2027. The...
View ArticleGreece an Up And Coming International Student Destination
Greece could become an attractive international student destination for higher education as public universities launch courses in English. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleChristian Churches in Jerusalem Warn of Attacks by Radical Groups
Each year, Christians from all over the world travel to the Holy Land to experience Christmas in the place where Jesus walked — but now, religious leaders are warning that there could be attacks this...
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