Greek police have seized 26 Hellenistic-era spears of significant archaeological value from the home of a 44-year-old man in Ptolemaida. The man, a foreign national, was initially arrested in Thessaloniki on January 15 for unrelated criminal offences by officers from the Northern Greece Organized
Mykonos island, Greece. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece wields significant soft power—the ability to shape the preferences of others through attraction rather than force or payment—a concept popularized by political scientist Joseph Nye. It is one of a few privileged countries that can lean strongly
Popular YouTube streamer IShowSpeedIShowSpeed Greek statues Egypt (Darren Watkins Jr.) sparked a fun educational moment during his Egypt trip when he questioned why Greek-style statues appeared at historical sites. His guide explained the surprising truth: Greeks once ruled Egypt. See Video ISpeed
The Koile Road today. Credit: Ministry of Culture Greece’s Ministry of Culture announced on Tuesday an initiative to revitalize the Koile Road, one of ancient Athens’ most vital thoroughfares. The project aims to functionally integrate this historic route into the broader network of cultural paths
Archaeological dig at Kokovikos House. Ministry of Culture The Greek Ministry of Culture is proceeding with the restoration of the historic building at 32 Tripodon Street in Athens’ Plaka—famously known as the “Kokovikos House” from the classic Greek film “And the Wife Shall Revere Her Husband.”
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International Film and TV Productions Are Turning Greece Into a Global Filming Hub By HNA News Room Greece is increasingly becoming a top international filming destination, attracting major non-Greek film and television productions from Hollywood, Europe, and global streaming platforms. From
Founded in 315 BC by King Cassander of Macedon on the site of ancient Therma, Thessaloniki was named after his wife Thessalonike, half-sister of Alexander the Great. Her name (“victory of the Thessalians”) celebrated Philip II’s battle triumph with Thessalian cavalry. The city
On Florida’s west coast, just half an hour north of Tampa, lies a town that feels surprisingly familiar to Greeks. Tarpon Springs is not just another American destination; it is a living Greek …
An Aperitivo scene in Italy. There has been an extensive fusion between the cuisine of Greece and Italy, beginning in ancient times, which has created what we know as Mediterranean cuisine, according to Greek-Italian chef Giorgio Pintzas Monzani. Credit: Lasagnolo9 /CC BY-SA 4.0 Italian cuisine and
