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Hollywood star John Stamos opened up about his love for Greece and his roots in the Peloponnese in his new memoir, If You Would Have Told Me. Speaking about the newly released book to Travel + Leisure magazine (T+L), the former...

Greece's Ministry of Finance has announced an initiative to offer citizens a bonus of up to 3,000 euros for reporting instances of tax evasion. The incentive is part of a broader movement in strengthening tax compliance and transparency in...

Ancient Greek costumes are a great idea to have a natural look on Halloween whether you want to scare your friends or just have some fun. Greek Reporter has prepared a list of simple Greek-inspired costumes that impress. Ancient Greek...

Turkey unveiled plans for a visitor management policy at Hagia Sophia, including charging foreign tourists with an entrance fee to be implemented starting Jan. 15. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said that extensive restoration work is underway...

The size of the shadow economy in Greece reaches 20.9 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Bank of Greece governor Yannis Stournaras said on Tuesday. Shadow economy consists of transactions between individuals, or individuals and businesses, without being...

In a vibrant celebration of Hellenic heritage and culture, over 350 members and friends convened recently at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas for the National Hellenic Society's annual Heritage Weekend & Classic (HWC). Heritage Weekend is a chance...

Greeks and Turks have been at each other’s throats for centuries, but a rivalry seldom mentioned revolves around the origins of baklava.

A large number of Israelis are seeking refuge in Greece and Cyprus as the war against Hamas in Gaza escalates. According to reports many are seeking apartments available from short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, which are readily available in Athens...

Hidden below the surface of the sea are the so-called "blue forests" or posidonia seagrass "meadows" that abound on the seabed, creating one of the most valuable habitats in the Mediterranean. "They are virtually everywhere but they are not seaweed....

Environmentalists have called on Greece to scrap plans to drill for gas off its coast following the discovery in a recent survey that the region is year-round home to endangered whales and dolphins. The survey indicates that at least four...