Greece
Greece
Discover Oinousses, the Hidden Greek Island Gem
Somewhere in the beautiful and not-so-touristy North Aegean Sea, we meet Oinousses; a cluster of nine small Greek islands and islets that dazzle with their virgin beauty. The largest of these islands is actually the only inhabited one and...
Greece
Greece’s Interior Ministry Fined Over Voter Data Violation
Greece's Interior Ministry will have to pay a large fine for failing to safeguard the personal data of voters ahead of next month's European election. Records of voters in the diaspora were leaked to a member of the ruling...
Greece
Why Greek Yogurt Is Considered the Best in the World
There has been an astronomic rise in the demand for Greek yogurt outside of its home country due to its taste and health benefits.
Greece
Notorious Ottoman Pirate Barbarossa Was Scourge of Mediterranean
The notorious pirate, Barbarossa, who eventually went on to be an admiral in the Ottoman Navy, was surprisingly half Greek.
As a pirate, he was extremely successful, and his many victories for the Ottomans in the 16th century helped them...
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Calypso’s Paradise: Gavdos, the Southernmost Greek Island
Gavdos is the southernmost Greek island, located to the south of its much larger neighbor, Crete.
Greece
Paros Unplugged: Top Highlights of the Greek Getaway Island
Located in the cluster of the Cycladic islands, Paros possesses everything you would fancy when dreaming of a Greek island vacation: unique beaches with azure waters, fish tavernas, whitewashed houses, and traditional Cycladic churches.
Here is a list of the...
Diplomacy
Turkey May Create Its Own Marine Parks Like Greece
A Turkish pro-Erdogan daily newspaper has reported that Turkey plans to establish its own marine parks in the Aegean Sea, following Greece's announcement that it will create two large marine parks to protect biodiversity and marine ecosystems.
The Daily Sabah...
entertainment
Love Island Star Olivia Attwood Filming New Show in Greece
Former Love Island star and TV personality Olivia Attwood has landed a huge new reality dating show and is filming in Greece.
The villa favorite, 33, has become one of the franchise's biggest breakout stars since finding fame in 2017....
Greece
Greece Second in World for Blue Flag Beaches
Greece has the second-highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the world, an accolade that guarantees beaches of dazzling beauty as well as a commitment to sustainability and excellent amenities.
The Blue Flag program, run by the Copenhagen-based Foundation for...
Greece
Samothrace: A Little Known Island Paradise in Greece
Samothrace is a little-known Greek island which boasts many breathtaking waterfalls and is surrounded by crystal clear waters.
Greece
Greece Rises Five Places in Travel and Tourism Index
Greece has moved up five places in the 2024 World Economic Forum's (WEF) Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI), putting the country in 21st out of 119 countries in total.
This year's is the second-ever edition of the TTDI, evolving...
Culture
Parthenon Marbles: UK Minister Demands Ownership Concession
Lucy Frazer, the UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has said Greece must formally recognize the UK's ownership of the Parthenon Marbles before any loan negotiations can proceed.
In a meeting of the Culture, Media, and Sport...
Archaeology
Neanderthals Reached Greek Island of Naxos 200,000 Years Ago
Neanderthals and early humans are now believed to have inhabited Naxos 200,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought.
Greece
North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Challenges Prespa Agreement
The prime minister-elect of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, referred to his country as "Macedonia" in a social media post on Wednesday, providing further kindling to a diplomatic spat between Athens and Skopje.
"I thank Mr Pamer for Austria’s support for...
Greece
The Lighthouse of Andros Island, Greece, a Symbol of its Glorious Shipping Past
On the Aegean island of Andros, Greece, a lighthouse emerging from the water like a strange sea creature is one of the most famous spots on the island.
The Tourlitis lighthouse, which is located at the northernmost extreme of the...