Category: From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
Learning from other peoples misfortunes
In the middle of Greece’s worst economic crisis in a century I have decided to head for Argentina a country which a decade ago faced similar circumstances. I am wondering what all of us can learn…
Welcoming The Summer With A Greek Tradition: “Eikonostasi”
A tall white-washed shrine that looks like a miniature church proudly stands in front of the entrance leading up to my grandfather’s home. It is located in our quaint little village in Greece and was built…
Lecture About The Burning Smyrna In Philadelphia Today
Lou Ureneck will speak about the burning of Smyrna and the American rescue of Greek refugees today at 7:30 p.m. at the Free Library in Philadelphia. In September 1922, the richest city of the Mediterranean was burned,…
The Little Switzerland of Greece, Karpenisi
Karpenisi, Greece – Settled more than 5000 years ago, this rustic and secluded part of Greece is rarely visited by travelers and even Greeks. It is one of the areas least populated regions. Throughout its history…
A rocking introduction to Greek philosopher Socrates
The most important philosophers of all time are presented through an original marriage of animation and interviews of professors of Philosophy, at each episode of the TV series “Animated… Philosophers” of the Greek Public Television ERT3.…
Draft Citizenship Bill Posted for Public Consultation in Greece
According to Greek News Agenda, a new bill on nationality rights for second-generation immigrants has been posted for public consultation in Greece. “The bill, which is to remain open for consultation until May 25 before submission…
The 189th Anniversary of the Attempted Liberation of Beirut
189 years ago, on March 18th, 1826 a small group of brave Romaic Revolutionaries, led by Vasos Mavrovouniotis attempted to spread the Hellenic Revolution to Ottoman-occupied Coele-Syria. Although unsuccessful, their heroic attempt to incite the Rûm…
Why is Lord Elgin an Abomination to the Greeks?
To the Greeks, the name Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, is an abomination, the likes perhaps, of only Lucifer himself. Lord Elgin, as he is more famously known, is notorious in my country for his…
25 Ancient Greek Cities That No Longer Exist Or Are No Longer Greek
By taking a look at the world map today, you would never believe that Greece, which is nothing but a small country, currently known as a beautiful tourist destination in southern Europe, had once dominated and…
Kastoria Hosts Ragoutsaria Carnival
Kastoria, Greece – Ragoutsaria is the name of the Kastorian Carnival that takes place from January 6th to the 8th. It is an ancient celebration/revival of ancient Dionysian rites and rebirth of Kronos (Saturnalia), and despite…
Greece’s Parthenon Marbles loan request that was rejected
Museum loans do not normally happen under cover of darkness – yet this loan was only announced once the sculpture had already been packed up and left the museum – why was this the case.
3D model of the Amphipolis Tomb
In 2012, Greek archaeologists uncovered a remarkable discovery northeast of Amphipolis at a site known as Kasta Hill — the largest burial tomb ever found in Greece. The circular perimeter of the mound measures 497 meters…
