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Greek Series “Maestro in Blue,” Season 2 Coming to Netflix in May

The acclaimed Greek television series, Maestro in Blue, returns to Netflix for its second season on May 16th. When Netflix first picked up the series in March 2023, it became the first-ever exclusive worldwide distribution deal for a Greek scripted...

J. Rod: The Conspiracy Theories on the Alien Who Lived in Area 51

Conspiracy theories have created J. Rod the Alien —an extraterrestrial person— who is said to have been employed by the US government in Area 51. The J. Rod tales initially surfaced in the 1980s, and several novels and TV series...

Google Considers Charge for AI-Powered Search

Google is considering charging for premium features on its generative AI-powered search engine, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the plan. The tech giant is looking at a variety of options, including incorporating AI-powered search features...

Takis Shelter: The Greek Man Who Devotes His Life to Stray Animals

Takis Proestakis, a former Greek businessman in the town of Ierapetra, Crete, gave up his comfortable life to devote himself to caring for abandoned dogs and cats at his shelter. April 4th is World Stray Animals Day, a day dedicated...

Delphi Economic Forum in Greece to Focus on ‘The Great Transition’

This year's Delphi Economic Forum, which attracts global attendance, will take place on April 10-13 at the historic town of Delphi, its president Symeon Tsomokos said at a press conference in Athens on Wednesday. The ninth Delphi Economic Forum's theme...

The Greeks Amongst Forbes’ World Billionaires List 2024

There are 10 Greeks named in the Forbes' World Billionaires list for 2024, a year that has seen more billionaires than ever the magazine says. According to Forbes, there are 2,781 billionaires in the world, 141 more than last year...

The Teacher of Arcadia: Rethinking the Story of Modern Greece

The novel by Greek cinematographer Thodoros Maragos titled "The Teacher of Arcadia and the TALOS 21st Century," is a riveting and timely book that has the power to inspire and change your life, help you rethink the conventional story...

Daylight Savings Time in Greece Begins on Sunday

The daylight savings time will begin in Greece and the rest of the European Union tomorrow. At 03:00 Greeks will set their clocks to 04:00 as daylight saving time always goes into effect on the last Sunday of March. Often referred...

How Being Bilingual Affects Your Brain

Being bilingual or multilingual has been proven to have countless beneficial impacts on the brains of those who speak more than one language. According to recent data, most of the world's population, or 43 percent, are bilingual, 40 percent are...

The Top Destinations for Greek Easter

With Greek Orthodox Easter on May 5, Greeks and tourists alike are planning to rush out of urban centers to enjoy the unique holiday customs found in destinations across the country. While there are some shared Easter traditions throughout the...

Olympic Flame-Lighting and Torch Relay in Greece: Full Program

Greece is preparing for the Olympic flame-lighting ceremony and the Olympic torch relay that will officially kick off the 2024 Paris Olympic Games countdown. The Olympic Flame-lighting ceremony will take place on April 16, with High Priestess Mary Mina using...

Two Greek Ministers Resign After Meeting With Media Mogul Marinakis

Two Greek ministers resigned on Thursday after it was revealed that they met Evangelos Marinakis, a Greek media and football tycoon earlier in the week. Minister of State Stavros Papastavrou and Deputy Minister to Prime Minister Ioannis Bratakοs submitted their...

Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for James Bond

In the wake of Daniel Craig's last appearance as James Bond, competition to fill the role has been on the rise, and former Bond actor, Pierce Brosnan, has endorsed one of the rumored contenders, Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The Bond franchise is...