A Greek Vacation Dilemma: The Ionian Islands or the Cyclades?
The village of Oia on Santorini has been named one of the most beautiful in the world. “Should I visit the islands of the Ionian Sea or the ...
One Dead After Nightclub Altercation Turns Violent in Athens
A violent altercation took place on Sunday morning in Athens. Credit: Jebulon, Wikimedia Commons, CC0-1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication...
The Forgotten History of Greece’s Kingdom of Thessalonica
AI depiction of Boniface I, Marquis of Montferrat, the ruler of the Kingdom of Thessalonica. Credit: DALL-E 3 for the Greek Reporter In the...
Elafonisos Island: A Little Piece of Greek Heaven
Elafonisos. Credit: Public Domain Visiting Elafonisos in Greece is an unforgettable experience because of the unsurpassed natural beauty t...
8 Reasons to Visit the Greek Volcanic Island of Nisyros
Harbour of Nisyros. Crédit: Dreizung / CC BY 3.0 Nisyros is one of the most beautiful Aegean islands still untouched by tourism growth. It...
April 21, 1967: Military Junta Places Greece in Shackles
The Greek Junta took power in the country on April 21, 1967, leading to seven years of brutal dictatorship. Public Domain On April 21, 1967...
When Potatoes Were Introduced to Greece
Ioannis Kapodistrias: The first governor of Greece introduced the potato to the Greek diet. Credit: G.A. Gippius Wikimedia Commons Public D...
The Unique Eccentricities of the Modern Greek Language
Learning Greek is not always easy, but it is truly fascinating. Credit: RDNE Stock project, Pexels, Public Domain The Greek language hosts...
The Liberty Ships and the Beginning of Greece’s Maritime Rule
A Liberty ship crossing the Atlantic. Public Domain The mass-produced Liberty ships that played a significant role during WWII eventually h...
Leaders of Greek Origin Who Governed Other Countries
Hidden in the footnotes of history books, these lesser-known rulers of Greek origin held great power over a number of countries and regions ...
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