Dionysios Solomos is the national poet of Greece – not only because he wrote the Greek anthem but also because he contributed to preserving earlier poetic tradition and highlighting its usefulness to modern literature. Born in Zakynthos on April 8, 1798, he was the illegitimate child of a wealthy count, Nikolaos Solomos, and his housekeeper, …
Strong northerly winds reaching up to 8 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea and below-average temperatures will persist across Greece on Sunday, the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) reported. In the Attica, cloudy skies will bring occasional light rain, mainly in northern and eastern areas. Winds will blow from the north-northeast at 4-6 Beaufort, increasing to …
When Chrysi Vardinogianni married Prince Nikolaos of Greece, she wore a stunning and historically significant Greek tiara. Chrysi chose the Antique Corsage Tiara, a beautiful piece adorned with diamonds and pearls, which her new mother-in-law, Queen Anne-Marie, graciously loaned to her. Originally a brooch featuring pearls and diamonds from Baden, the piece was passed down …
For decades, US presidents, secretaries of state and politicians from the two major parties have liked to refer to their country as the “indispensable nation.” “When a typhoon hits the Philippines or schoolgirls are kidnapped in Nigeria or masked men occupy a building in Ukraine, it is America that the world looks to for help. …
Image Credit: OMU A team of archaeologists from Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) is set to embark on an extensive excavation project to reveal the full history of the ancient city of Sebastopolis. Also known as Saleia, Sebastopolis was a town of ancient Caria and played a significant role during the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine times, …
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Thessaloniki is poised to become the site of Greece’s second crematorium after a presidential decree authorizing its construction was published in the Government Gazette. The decree paves the way for the development of a crematorium and related facilities at the city’s first cemetery. Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “With the publication of …
The plan to restructure the US administration, with people loyal to President Donald Trump, is illuminated by the new president’s loyal ally and “architect” of the conservative manifesto “Project 2025,” Paul Dans. In an interview with Kathimerini, the lawyer, who also worked for the first Trump administration and for two years overseeing the drafting of …
In a recent and highly publicized legal dispute, fashion industry insiders Danielle and Vicki Vlahos, cousins and co-founders of the formal wear label Portia & Scarlett, have taken their personal grievances to the NSW Supreme Court. The case centers around unresolved loans totaling over $800,000 and disagreements over the division of proceeds from their company’s …
Greek-owned oceangoing shipping contributed 150 billion euros to the country’s balance of payments over the last decade, while its economic activity generates between 7% and 8% of the Greek economy annually. It directly and indirectly offers 160,000 jobs with an average salary almost three times higher than the average salary in the private sector, while …