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Acropolis Receives Record 16,000 Visitors Daily

More than sixteen thousand visitors enter the gates of the Acropolis of Athens each day this year, according to a recent announcement from the Greek Ministry of Tourism. Τhe Ministry of Tourism revealed foreign tourist arrivals, comprised predominately of Americans,...

NATO Firefighting Aircraft Arrive in Greece to Fight Wildfires

NATO sent firefighting aircraft and helicopters to Greece to help the country battle wildfires, the alliance said on Friday. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) said it is supporting Greece's firefighting efforts for the eleventh consecutive year. "Upon request of...

The Greek Jew of Thessaloniki Who Turned Executioner for the Nazis

This is the story of a Greek Jew of Thessaloniki called Vital Hasson who collaborated with the Nazis during WWII.  By Sarah Abrevaya Stein I learned a lesson when conducting research for my recently published book, Family Papers: a Sephardic Journey...

Greece to Unveil Statue of Vietnam’s Communist Leader Ho Chi Minh

Greece's Foreign Minister announced during his visit to Vietnam on Monday that the country will honor Communist Leader Ho Chi Minh by unveiling a statue in the north of the country. Nikos Dendias made the announcement while in the capital...

The Brave Greek Priest Who Held a Liturgy in Hagia Sophia in 1919

A brave Greek priest managed to hold an Orthodox liturgy in Hagia Sophia in 1919 at a time when the iconic cathedral was being used as a mosque. It is commonly believed that the last Orthodox liturgy in Hagia Sophia in...

Chinese Space Rocket Debris Could Fall On Greece

Debris from a Chinese space rocket could fall on Greece in the weekend of July 30-31, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) warned. 

“I Feel Blessed” Since Our Move Back to Greece

The move back to Greece is most Greek Americans dream. Memories of blue skies, blue waters, always bring a sense of nostalgia.

Has ABC Moved to Mykonos? Lara Spencer and Amy Robach Party on Greek Island

ABC presenters Lara Spencer and Amy Robach met on Mykonos over the weekend and shared photos on Instagram. "Mykonos meet up! So good to see AR!! Kids and hubbies too-Such fun! And not the first time I connected w a...

Russia Declares Greece “Unfriendly” Country

Russia included Greece in the list of unfriendly countries on Friday due to its stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Moscow expanded the list of "unfriendly" states, also adding—apart from Greece—Denmark, Slovenia, Croatia, and Slovakia. Slovenia and Croatia were...

The Greek Heart Surgeon Who Has Operated on 15,000 Children For Free

Dr. Kalangos began his career as a cardiovascular surgeon at the Geneva Medical School Hospital in Switzerland in 1993. In 1998.