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A digital representation of the Megaro Athinogenous, as it will look at the end of 2026. The new building will be made of metal, with the folded facade being shaped by bioclimatic windows. It will also have a 100-seat amphitheater, stretching from the ground floor down to the basement. The contrast between the original and …
Rome, A striking steel sculpture of opera legend Maria Callas was unveiled today in Rome, marking the second stop on its international tour. Created by renowned Greek sculptor Nikos Floros, the 500-kilogram artwork stands at the entrance of the Church of Saint Theodore of Tiron, which belongs to the Orthodox Metropolis of Italy. The sculpture, …
Not many will remember the catchphrase: Get a pig and a bag, not a pig in a bag. Two people, however, look back on this attempt at marketing with nostalgia – and a lot of laughter. George Chatzigeorgiou and George Avgoustidis are two of the three founders of the successful Greek online marketplace Skroutz – …
Chamomile is one of Greece’s most popular teas and this much-loved herb is also used in Greek households for medicinal purposes, as it is known for its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Pronounced ‘Chamomili’ (Χαμομήλι) in Greek, it grows wild throughout many parts of the country and is also cultivated and grown in people’s gardens. This …
Cyprus’ GDP growth rate in real terms during the fourth quarter of 2024 is estimated at 2.6%, according to a provisional report published by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat) on Friday. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth in real terms is estimated at 2.9%. The positive GDP growth rate is mainly …
Panathinaikos captured their 21st Greek Cup title, bringing the trophy back to OAKA for the first time since 2021. Kostas Sloukas and Kendrick Nunn led the scoring with 17 points each. Juancho Hernangomez put up a monster stat line of 11 points and 17 rebounds (13 defensive). Sasha Vezenkov added another 17 points and 6 …
[Intime] Panathinaikos has won a record 21st Greek Cup thanks to a hard-fought 79-75 win over archrival Olympiakos in the final at Iraklio on Sunday. An outstanding Juancho Hernangomez led the Greens to reclaiming the trophy after three years it was in the hands of Olympiakos, that was betrayed by its free-throw record (65%) on …
Today the Greek Orthodox Church remembers the miracle of Saint Theodore the Tyro and Kolyva (boiled wheat). On the two Saturdays before Lent and the first Saturday of Lent we celebrate Liturgies in which we commemorate our loved ones who have passed on. Lists of names are brought, together with Kolyva. Fifty years after the …
The long Greek presence in Alexandria has left its mark on the coastal Egyptian city in so many ways that it is not easy to discern which is most important, but what can easily be felt is that the Greeks, their heritage and culture are in Alexandria’s DNA. The Greeks excelled in countless fields such …
A search-and-rescue operation was underway in the mountains of Chania, Crete on Sunday to locate a 21-year-old German tourist who has been missing since Thursday. He was last reported near the location Xyloskalo, Omalos near the entrance of Samaria Gorge, which is closed at this time of year. The authorities were alerted to his disappearance …