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Where Do the Names of Greek Islands Come From?
Many Greek islands derive their names from mythical heroes, ancient gods and kings, or from geological features.
The Greek territory is composed of 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and the Ionian Sea, a truly unique phenomenon of...
Greek News
The Greeks who Fought on the Side of the Allies on D-Day
Greeks fought on the side of the Allies on D-Day, June 6, 1944, which was largest seaborne invasion in history.
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Roots of Feta, The Oldest Cheese in Recorded History
Feta is the soft white “king” of Greek cheeses, renowned around the world. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times, since the first mention of the famous cheese is as old as Homer's Odyssey. In fact, it's...
Greek News
Greek Merchant Mariner Recalls Bermuda Triangle UFO Sighting
The Greek merchant marine radio operator has an indescribably strange and unforgettable experience while working in the Bermuda Triangle.
Greek News
Crete Remembers the Razing of Kandanos by the Nazis
June 3, 1941 was the day the village of Kandanos in Crete was burned to the ground and all its 180 residents were massacred by Nazi troops.
Environment
The Mystery of the Tidal Rips of Chalkida, Greece
The mystery and beauty of the phenomenon of Chalkida have captivated the Greeks since ancient times, including the Aristotle himself.
Culture
Exploring Samos, Greece’s Island of Legends
Samos, a legendary Greek island steeped in beauty, is found in the eastern Aegean Sea off the coast of Asia Minor (Asian Turkey).
Greece
The 16th Century Village on Crete That Was Transformed into a Hotel
The 16th-century village of Kapsaliana in Rethymno, Crete has been transformed from a desolate, almost desolate place into a pioneering, world-class hotel.
At the time of the Venetian occupation, Kapsaliana was part of the Arkadi Monastery estate, the island’s most...
Greece
Unusual Airbnb in Crete Offers a Bed Under the Stars
An outdoor “Summer Bed under the Stars” is now available for rent to star-gazing travelers on Airbnb in Crete. Gabriella Damianaki is the woman behind this unusual accommodation, which is located in Paleokastro, Heraklion.
The "room," which is actually in...
Greek Food
Ouzo, The Spirit of the Greek Summer
The anise-flavored drink Ouzo is deeply connected with the nation of Greece. It is simply the spirit of Greek summer which no one can copy.