Ancient botanists and healers documented them; earlier generations brought them into the kitchen and into Greece’s folk traditions; and modern science confirms many of their valuable properties. Some strengthen the immune system, others soothe the stomach or calm the nervous system, while others support the liver and promote well-being. Yet they all share one thing …
Michelle Gurevich will perform live at Dimotiko Kipotheatro Papagou, (Korytsas 6, Papagou) bringing her distinctive, melancholic sound to local audiences. Rising from her self-recorded debut “Party Girl,” Gurevich developed a style influenced by Leonard Cohen and Nico. Known for sold-out shows across Europe, she blends emotional storytelling with dark humor, cultivating a loyal following through …
Painted and/or decorated eggs are one of the most widespread and symbolically laden elements of Easter – and not just in the Greek Orthodox faith. Across the world, the egg is a symbol of new life, fertility and resurrection. In traditional folk beliefs, it is a powerful emblem of fertility, purity and rebirth. It is …
Greek Orthodox Easter’s liturgical cycle begins with the Great Lent (or “Sarakosti”), a period defined by a 40-day fast and both physical and spiritual preparation for the Resurrection of the Lord. This preparation intensifies during Holy Week, when people attend church services, fast and get ready for the Easter feast. In the meantime, the Saturdays …
A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road accident early on Easter Sunday in the city of Volos. The crash occurred around 4 a.m. in the Bourboulithra area, where the rider reportedly lost control of his motorcycle under circumstances that remain unclear and was thrown onto the roadway. Emergency services rushed to the scene and …
[InTime News] Police arrested a 32-year-old Turkish national in the Charilaou area of Thessaloniki on Holy Saturday afternoon after he allegedly attempted to evade a routine police check. During a subsequent investigation, officers from the local crime and investigation unit found that the suspect was subject to an Interpol Red Notice issued by Turkey for …
[Shutterstock] The gradual normalization of foreign investment in property, after an explosive three years, is expected to affect the housing market as a whole, as dependence on domestic demand should increase, a tall order in today’s economic conditions. To date, thanks to high demand from abroad, a large increase in sales prices has been observed, …
File photo. Athens metro passengers will have to wait a couple more years for air conditioning to be installed on some of the older trains that run on the busy lines 2 and 3. These lines are serviced by first-generation trains, which have been in circulation since 2000, when the network was inaugurated, and are …
Police said Sunday they have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the killing of a 64-year-old man in Thessaloniki, following an investigation into the case. The victim was found early Saturday morning by a passerby beneath a small bridge near a stream in the Nea Efkarpia area of the northern city. A forensic examination …
The Greek government collected surplus revenues of €19.7 billion from taxes in the four-year period from 2022 to 2025. Part of that was converted into permanent benefits, allowances and aid to vulnerable groups and those affected by natural disasters, along with measures to address the pandemic and the energy crisis. There was also an increase …