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Buried Next to His Sandals 2,500 Years Ago in Ancient Greek City of Sicyon

The ancient Greek city of Sicyon located in northern Peloponnese may not be as well known as other city-states but excavations in the last few years are bringing to light important clues about its history. One of the most spectacular...

‘Kinds of Kindness’ by Lanthimos Starring Emma Stone Set for Release in June

"Kinds of Kindness," the next film helmed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, will open in US theaters on June 21. The announcement was made by Searchlight, the indie studio that’s distributing the film. Though the plot remains under wraps,...

Polio Survivor Who Lived in Iron Lung for 70 years Dies

Paul Alexander, an American who had polio and spent more than 70 years living in an iron lung, passed away at the age of 78. Living in Texas in the summer of 1952, Alexander was six years old when he...

Apokries: Greek Carnival Season Reaches Peak this Weekend

Carnival celebrations in Greece, or "Apokries," are some of the most beloved traditions in the country, and are reaching their climax this weekend. Celebrated before the period of Great Lent, or "Sarakosti," begins, Apokries allow revelers to partake in all...

Olympiacos, PAOK Triumph in Europe in Historic Night for Greek Soccer

Greek soccer giants Olympiacos and PAOK triumphed on Thursday night advancing to the last 8 of Europa Conference League and dreaming of a place in the final of the UEFA competition that will be held in Athens. PAOK thrashed Dinamo...

New Spike in Number of Migrant Arrivals Worry Greece

Greece's Immigration Minister expressed concern about the recent spike in the number of undocumented migrants arriving in the southern islands of Crete and Gavdos. "The flow of migrants from eastern Libya is small, but with an increasing trend, which worries...

Greece Opens Yeni Mosque in Thessaloniki for Eid Muslim Prayers

The iconic Yeni Mosque in Thessaloniki, Greece, will be open for the first time in more than 100 years for Muslim prayers during Eid al-Fitr on April 10, Greek authorities announced. The Ottoman monument was built by Italian architect Vitaliano...

Greece Gears Up for Revamped Olympic Flame-Lighting Ceremony

The Olympic flame-lighting ceremony at Ancient Olympia next month, starting the Olympic Torch Relay that will usher in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is to feature several changes, including a new High Priestess, redesigned costumes and a new composer. The...

20% of Alcoholic Beverages in Greece are Illegal or Adulterated

One in five alcoholic beverages consumed in Greece is adulterated and contraband, which is twice the world average, the Association of Alcoholic Beverage Companies (ENEAP) said on Wednesday. Adulterated alcoholic beverages are legal alcoholic products that have been illicitly tampered...

Treat Yourself With Bread From Ancient Greece

Modern chefs have been recreating bread from ancient Greece that has been intricately woven into human history for thousands of years. Bread, one of the oldest foods, started being prepared as a dish in ancient Egypt, coinciding with the rise...