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Greeks of Cairo: The Fascinating Bond Between Greece and Egypt
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (617+ words) The small, but vibrant, remaining Greek community in Cairo, Egypt has its roots deep in history. These are no mean achievements for the Greeks of Cairo, who since the mid-1950s have abandoned Egypt in droves. Until the nationalization drive of the…...
Were the Sea Peoples Greeks Who Returned From the Trojan War to Find Ruin?
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (552+ words) Among the mysterious agents of the collapse of the Mycenaeans / Achaeans were the "Sea Peoples." They were a confederation of seaborne raiders whose onslaughts contributed to the downfall of powerful states, such as the Hittite Empire. They even threatened mighty…...
Nolan's The Odyssey Sparks Debate Over "Medieval" Armor and Achilles Casting Rumors
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (1134+ words) Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic The Odyssey is already drawing attention for a detail that some fans say looks more medieval than ancient Greek: the armor. The criticism centers on what appears to be heavy, plated body armor, a style more…...
Mother's Day: Longevity Tips From a Super-Powered Greek-American Mom
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (903+ words) Mom, who was 80 years old at the time, was invited to be on the show, but she was living in New Zealand so that wasn't possible. I was writing for Huffington Post, so I decided to honor my mother with…...
Eleftheria Bernidaki-Aldous: A Greek Pioneer for Disability Inclusion
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (982+ words) Dr. Eleftheria Bernidaki-Aldous has spent her life challenging the barriers faced by people with disabilities, turning her own experience as a blind student into a wider mission for education, accessibility, and equal participation in Greek society. Blind from the age…...
Mother's Day: Timeless Photo of Greek Mother Saying Goodbye to Son
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (400+ words) It is a timeless reminder of the special relationship between mothers and their children. Her son, however, seems a bit embarrassed to be lectured by his mother in front of his comrades in arms. Mother's Day is a celebration honoring…...
Metallica Gives Greece an Unforgettable "Zorba" Moment at Athens Concert
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (360+ words) Legendary heavy metal band Metallica returned to Greece in explosive fashion on Saturday night, transforming Athens" Olympic Stadium (OAKA) into a sea of sound, lights, and emotion during the opening European stop of their M72 World Tour. The concert marked drew…...
Greece's Piraeus Port Achieves Record Revenue in 2025 Despite Market Pressures
20+ hour, 57+ min ago (526+ words) Piraeus Port Authority S. A. , operator of Greece's largest port, recorded the strongest financial results in its history in 2025, supported by higher revenue, record EBITDA, and strong activity in cruise and container operations. The results underline the continued importance of the Port…...
The Lost Treasure of Odysseus and the Theories Surrounding It
16+ hour, 4+ min ago (1027+ words) In the'Odyssey, the hero Odysseus is said to have hidden a treasure on the island of Ithaca after finally returning home. Archaeologists have uncovered a hoard of treasure which bears a striking resemblance to that described by Homer. Could this…...
Love Across the Aegean: A Greek-Turkish Romance Blossoms on Kastellorizo
1+ day, 38+ min ago (486+ words) A Greek-Turkish romance blossoming on the island of Kastellorizo is more than a love story'it's a quiet triumph over borders, history, and distance. Across the narrow stretch of sea that divides Greece and Turkey, love found a way. Tsikos Magiafis,…...