Zach Galifianakis Becomes a Godfather on Crete in Greece
Zach Galifianakis was seen on the Greek island of Crete, in Greece, the country of his paternal grandparents. On Sunday he became the Godfather of Katerina his niece, during a Greek Orthodox church service in Chania. His first cousin is the parent of the young girl, who has been named Katerina, according to the local […]
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 On Set Photos in Greece
The romantic comedy cinderella hit indie film ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ was released in 2002 and was written by Greek-Canadian Winnipeg native Nia Vardalos. Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson saw the original play and later made the film on a $5 million budget. Nia starred in the film as Fotoula “Toula” Portokalos, a […]
First Greek Car Entirely Manufactured in Greece Unveiled by Female Entrepreneur
At a unique event on Wednesday, the first totally handcrafted passenger car produced in Greece was unveiled to the public after receiving its license plates. The car is produced by Keraboss Cars Manufacturing, which is led by Managing Director Stella Kerabos, and are the result of work that began in 2014 with the publication of […]
Greece Tourism “Explosion” on Track to Hit 15 Billion Euros
The President of the Hellenic Hoteliers’ Federation, Georgios Tasios, told ANA in an interview published on Sunday that Greek tourist revenue is on track to reach 15 billion euros. According to Tasios, with the formal start of summer in June, a promising early start for the Greek tourism season has turned into an increase in bookings […]
Mykonos Bar Taken to Court for Charging Americans €600 for 2 Drinks and 2 Crab Legs
Two American tourists (mother and daughter) are suing DK Oyster Bar, a Mykonos beach bar, for charging them €600 ($640 USD) for 2 drinks and 2 crab legs. Brenda Moulton and her 19-year-old daughter Kaylea were enjoying the beach at Platis Gialos when they claim the DK Oyster Bar enticed them inside and really overcharged them. […]
Alexander the Great’s 4000 Kalash Descendants in Pakistan
Meet the Kalash tribe, a people that live in Pakistan’s Chitral province, which historians believe are the descendants of Alexander the Great’s army who settled in the area around 23 centuries ago. With a population of only 4,000 people, their distinctive culture is on the verge of extinction. The Kalash are a small ethnic and […]
5 Things You May Not Know About Greek Independence Day
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution of 1821 or the Greek Revolution was a successful war of independence by Greek revolutionaries against the 400 year oppression from the Ottoman Empire. The war lasted from 1821 to 1829. Britain, France, and Russia later backed the Greeks, while their North African vassals, […]
“Man of God” Stuns Box Office Finishing Among Top 4 Highest Grossing Movies in US
In a world full of war and turmoil, many turned to God in limited theatres across the US on Monday! The highly acclaimed “Man of God” movie, which tells the story of Greek Orthodox Saint Nektarios, has stunned the Box Office as it finished among the Top 4 highest grossing movies in the US with just […]
Greece As Always Entered The Beijing Winter Olympic Games First
The opening ceremony of the (controversial and boycotted by many diplomats) Beijing Winter Olympic Games began on Friday in the Chinese capital, as Greece entered the stadium first. As always! Maria Danou, who will compete in cross-country skiing, and Ioannis Antoniou, who will compete in slalom, were the two athletes who carried the Greek national […]
‘After Exile’ Movie Starring Robert De Niro Will Be Filmed in Greece This Spring
A major motion picture starring Hollywood Oscar winner Robert De Niro will be shot in the northern Greek region of Drama, establishing Greece as a worldwide filming destination for cinema and television. Hollywood is Hellaswood! “After Exile” is an action film about a tense relationship between a father and his son, who has recently been […]
14 Awesome Greek Wedding Rituals and Traditions
You know what to expect at a Greek wedding if you grew up in a Greek community or the Greek Orthodox Church. If you’re going to a Greek wedding for the first time, there are some things you should know about the symbolism in an Orthodox ceremony, as well as the customs and traditions that […]
12 Hollywood Celebrities With Greek Roots
We all know that Hollywood has many stars, and some have origin from Greece! Like most of us know the beautiful Greek American Melina Kanakaredes of ‘CSI New York’ that has also starred in movies with Robert Deniro. Moreover, we know the hilarious Hangover star, Zack Galifianakis, who is half Greek, from his dad’s Cretan […]
Top 10 Reasons You Should Marry A Greek Girl
Greek girls make great girlfriends (and later wives) for a multitude of reasons, including a love of dancing and celebrating life with “kefi”, resilience, strength, compassion, delicious food, and a rich cultural heritage, among many more things. Have you ever wanted to marry a Greek girl? Well, there are many amazing reasons why you should. […]
Top 10 Things Greek Moms Say
You gotta love Greek moms for being brutally honest most of the time, even when you may find their guilt trips annoying . Greek moms, especially Greek immigrants, have been through many hardships and poverty growing up and fled Greece for a better life in North America, Australia or other parts of the world. So, […]
The Top 20 Most Popular Greek Last Names
Most Greek last names are very unique, long and difficult for many other cultures to pronounce. The most common Greek last name of all…Papadopoulos! In Greece, the Papadopoulos last name is like “Smith”. A research study was undertaken by the Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP) to determine the most common Greek surnames. Listed […]
The Top 10 Most Gorgeous Greek Men of 2021
Many Greek men of the world are known to posses great looks and genes of a Greek God. Here is our list of the world’s most hottest famous Greek men of 2021. These men range from the Greek Bachelor Panagiotis Vasilakos to Davidoff Model Alexis Papas to famous singers like Petros Iakovidis, Nikos Vertis and more. Greek […]
The Top 20 Greek Baby Names
If you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which you probably have, if you’re a non Greek you might think that in Greece there are only two or three most common Greek names. No, not everyone is named Niko and most certainly not Anita. 40 percent of Greek men have one of the top five […]
10 Greek Superstitions People Still Believe
The Evil Eye “To Mati” The “Mati” (Evil Eye) is one of the most popular superstitions in Greece and worldwide among Greeks. The ‘evil eye’ is thought to be caused by compliments, adoration or envy in Greece and various other countries (Italy, Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Turkey,) The consequences vary from headache, yawning, disease, misfortune, […]
86 Year Old Greek Baker in Greece Goes Viral with Traditional Phyllo Making
Featured in a video by Business Insider, Hatziparaskos has gone viral in a video crafting some of Greece’s beloved handmade phyllo alongside his only employees — his wife Katerina and his son Paraskevas. The 86-year-old baker from Crete, Giorgos Hatziparaskos, is one of the last people in Greece who still makes the country’s famous multi-layered […]
10 Ways You Know You’re Greek
1.) YOUR NAME DAY IS A BIGGER DEAL THAN YOUR BIRTHDAY…HRONIA POLLA!!! Almost every day of the year is devoted to a Christian saint or martyr, according to Greek Orthodox tradition. When a Greek is named after one of these saints, the saint’s feast day becomes their “name day,” which is celebrated in the same […]
The Greek Roots of Jennifer Aniston (Anastasakis)
Jennifer Aniston was born Joanna Anastasakis. The famous Hollywood actress is the daughter of Soap Opera star actor John Aniston. John was born in Chania, Crete on July, 24, 1933. Jen’s mother, Nancy Dow, was a model and actress who appeared in television shows such as “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “The Wild Wild West.” After suffering two strokes […]
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s Greek Orthodox Faith
Famous actress/musician Rita Wilson is Greek-American (from her mom’s side) and has been married to famous Philhellene Tom Hanks for 33 years. The Oscar winning actor joined the Greek Orthodox Church when he married his wife Rita in 1988 and has since been an avid member of St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral in LA. The Hanks […]
Aristotle Onassis: The Lavish and Tragic Life of the Greek Tycoon
The Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Socrates Onassis, was born on January 20th, 1906, in (then Greek) Smyrni (Izmir), (today called Turkey) and passed away on March 15th, 1975, near Paris, France. Onassis established the biggest supertanker and freighter fleet in the world and was one of the richest men at that time. His freight was so […]
First Made in Greece 3000 Horsepower “Chaos” Ultra Car
Meet the world’s first ‘Ultra Car’, called “Chaos”. The car has up to (never seen before) 3000 horsepower, and its entirely Made in Greece! The ultra car was launched by Designer and Automotive Engineer Spyros Panopoulos. This is not just the first 100% Greek made supercar, this introduces the world to a whole new category […]
Stelios Papadopoulos: The Greek Behind The Alzheimer’s Drug
Meet Stelios Papadopoulos! The Greek (born in Thessaloniki, Greece) behind a new FDA approved wonder drug that may finally give hope to an estimated 44 million people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease worldwide. Stelios stated that the new drug will be for those in the early on set stages of Alzheimers and to those who’s PET […]
Vicky Safra: The Richest Greek Woman in the World Inherits 90B Empire
Meet the richest Greek woman in the world, Vicky Safra. The guarded Greek Jewish widow (born Vicky Sarfati) is inheriting a 90 billion dollar banking empire. This massive fortune was left to her by her late husband, Brazil’s richest man, financier Joseph Safra, who passed away in December of 2020. She married Joseph when she was just […]
The Greek Behind the Motor of Tesla
Meet Konstantinos Laskaris! The Greek Principal Motor “Maestro” Designer of Tesla Motors, the electric luxury automobile company. Laskaris has been the Chief Designer of Tesla Motors in Silicon Valley, California, for the last 10 years since 2012. Kostas develops innovative technology for future electric vehicles. Tesla’s cryptocurrency and stock has exploded in the last few years […]
86 Year Old Greek Baker in Greece Goes Viral with Traditional Phyllo Making
Featured in a video by Business Insider, Hatziparaskos has gone viral in a video crafting some of Greece’s beloved handmade phyllo alongside his only employees — his wife Katerina and his son Paraskevas. The 86-year-old baker from Crete, Giorgos Hatziparaskos, is one of the last people in Greece who still makes the country’s famous multi-layered […]
Tom Carvel, The Greek Inventor of Soft Ice Cream in America
Everyone love’s ice cream and some of us (in North America) grew up with soft ice cream from an ice cream truck in our neighbourhood. Something most do not know is that America’s soft ice cream was invented by Tom Carvel (Karvelas), a Greek immigrant that came to the United States from Greece.. Carvel Ice […]
Dr. Afksendiyos Kalangos Has Saved the Lives of 15,000 Children for Free
Dr. Afksendiyos Kalangos has had a variety of names in the Greek media. He’s been referred to as “the doctor of the poor,” “a saint without a halo,” “the Greek heart surgeon who rescues children,” “the guardian angel,” and “the doctor with golden hands.” He is the Greek heart surgeon who operated on 15,000 children […]
Jim Davis: The Greek Owner of New Balance Running Shoes
Greeks are everywhere! Did you know? The world’s most doctor recommended running shoe company, New Balance, is owned by Greek-American Jim Davis. Jim was born in 1943 and is the son of Greek immigrants. The successful, low key, Jim has 2 children and lives in Newton, Massachusetts. His wife, Anne Davis, joined New Balance in 1977 […]
Sotirios Voulgaris: The Greek Creator of Bulgari
Bulgari, popularly known as BVLGARI in the fashion world, is a global luxury brand known for its high-end jewellery, watches, fragrances, accessories, and leather products. Nobody could have predicted that the small jewellery shop founded in Rome in 1884 by a hardworking Greek silversmith named Sotirios Voulgaris would become one of the most well-known multinational […]
Greek Mati Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients * NOTE: 1 part is equal to 30ml * 1 -part blue curacao * 1 -part vodka * 4 -parts lemonade * ¾ cup of thickened cream * 2 tablespoons caster sugar * 1 blueberry (garnish) * Requirements * Cocktail shaker * Cocktail strainer * Ice cubes SHOP BEAUTIFUL MATI BRACELETS FROM GREECE! SHIPPING […]
The Most Beautiful Restaurant in the World is on Symi Island in Greece
The #1 most beautiful restaurant in the world is in Greece on the beautiful Greek island of Symi, according to travel website TheTravel.com “The best restaurants in the world have nice views, but these places offer so much more,” says the magazine in its tribute to the most beautiful restaurants, citing “travellers from all over […]
Greek Pastitsio Recipe
Photo Credit: thehungrybites.com This is the Greek version of Lasagna! Many will say that it is even better than Lasagna. Yes! There you go! What do you think? Is Pastitsio better than Lasagna? Let us know in the comments. See a delicious Greek Pastitsio Video Recipe by Greece’s famous Chef Akis Petretzikis: Pastitsio (Pas-tee-tsee-oh) 1 […]
Greeks Invented Cheesecake on Samos Island in 2000 BC
Happy National Cheesecake Day! Yes, June 30th is cheesecake day. No, cheesecake was not invented in New York. Did you know that the Greeks invented cheesecake too? You can probably hear “Ha! There you go!” with a Gus Portokalos voice from the ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ movie. It’s true! The first “cheese cake” was […]
The Viral Tik Tok Greek Feta Pasta Recipe
This viral Tik Tok recipe has taken the social media world by storm. In Finland, feta even sold out everywhere at stores because of this Feta Pasta recipe. It is very easy to make and delicious. All you need for this recipe is cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper, basil, garlic, 10% cream, pasta, […]
Galaktoboureko Greek Dessert Recipe
Have you ever felt a sudden craving for something sweet, juicy, that melts under your hungry palate? I know I have many times. And what do I do? I run to the corner Greek pastry shop and buy me a gigantic piece of Galaktoboureko. Literally, this Greek oven-baked dessert has saved my life so many […]
Yes. The Greeks Invented Pizza Too, Not the Italians!
When one thinks of pizza they usually think of Italy. Most assume the infamous pizza was invented by the Italians. However, about 2700 years ago, the Greeks invented a flat bread called ‘Plankuntos’. In Ancient Greece, the Greeks invented the concept of consuming a flat piece of dough topped with herbs and cheese. Historical evidence […]
Greek Baklava Cheesecake Recipe
“The first “cheese cake” was produced on the beautiful Greek island of Samos. Physical anthropologists excavated cheese moulds there dating from about 2,000 B.C. Most certainly, for thousands of years before this, cheese and cheese items have been around, but before this goes into prehistory (that time before the advent of writing in human history), […]
Kourabiedes (Greek Shortbread Cookies) Recipe
Kourabiedes are one of the most delicious Greek shortbread cookie sweets you’ll ever taste. These butter cookies, which are sometimes flavoured with brandy, vanilla, or mastiha, are the buzz of Greek tradition and dessert served during the holidays. The primary distinction between Kourabiedes and conventional shortbread cookies is that these delightful delicacies are frequently filled […]
Avgolemono Greek Chicken Soup Recipe
One of the most traditional recipes of the Greek cuisine is the ‘Avgolemono’ (Egg and lemon) chicken soup. This dish is so old and so…Greek that it brings back memories of our mother, Yiayia etc to all Greek people, of all ages. We may as well call it simply “my mama’s chicken soup”. It’s perfect […]
Alexander the Great’s 4000 Kalash Descendants in Pakistan
Meet the Kalash tribe, a people that live in Pakistan’s Chitral province, which historians believe are the descendants of Alexander the Great’s army who settled in the area around 23 centuries ago. With a population of only 4,000 people, their distinctive culture is on the verge of extinction. The Kalash are a small ethnic and […]
5 Things You May Not Know About Greek Independence Day
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution of 1821 or the Greek Revolution was a successful war of independence by Greek revolutionaries against the 400 year oppression from the Ottoman Empire. The war lasted from 1821 to 1829. Britain, France, and Russia later backed the Greeks, while their North African vassals, […]
Greece Hopes Marble Loan From Italy Will Get UK to Return Parthenon Sculptures
Italy has loaned Greece a 2500 year old marble foot of Goddess Artemis. Greece hopes the gesture of the foot loan, which is just the size of a shoebox, may help the British Museum finally realize that the Parthenon Marbles must be returned home to Greece. Greece hopes that the 2,500-year-old marble fragment, which arrived […]
The Discovery of the Tomb of King Philip II (Alexander’s Father) in Greece Proves Macedonia is Greek
Everyone in the world needs to know about the great 1977 discovery of Greek archaeologist and Professor of Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Manolis Andronikos. He announced to the world that he had discovered the tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II in Vergina, Greece. Manolis was responsible for one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of […]
The Greek Roots of Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas of Myra, also known as Nikolaos of Myra, was a 4th-century Christian saint and the Greek Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor (Greek Anatolia in present-day Turkey). He is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker because of the numerous miracles ascribed to his intervention. He was known for hidden gifts, such as slipping […]
Greek War of Independence Movie ‘Cliffs of Freedom’ Available to Stream
The National Hellenic Society (NHS) has announced that Cliffs of Freedom, a historical drama film set during Greece’s War of Independence, will be available to stream on major platforms starting September 13, 2021. The late legendary actor Christopher Plummer plays Thanasi and gives an outstanding performance. The film also features many prominent Greek actors, including: Costas […]
Cleopatra: The Charming Macedonian Greek Ruler of Egypt
There has been controversy lately regarding the ethnic origins of Cleopatra. Since the Superwoman actress Gal Gadot announced she will play Cleopatra in an upcoming Hollywood movie many Egyptians and Arabs have been bashing her on social media. Fans of Gal Gadot have defended the Israeli actress on social media saying “Cleopatra was not black […]
The Strong Spartan Women of Ancient Greece
In education and intellectual cultivation, the Spartan woman was equal to the Spartans. It was a society which honoured both its women and its most glorious warriors. The Spartan man who died heroically in battle had the same status as the Spartan woman who died during childbirth. Their names were written on tombstones outside the […]
Ikaria: The Incredible Blue Zone Greek Island of Long Life
Located 10 nautical miles (19 km) southwest of Samos, the magical Greek island of Ikaria is in the Aegean Sea. It received its name from Icarus, in Greek mythology, the son of Daedalus, who fell into the nearby sea. Ikaria was featured on CNN, Oprah, several best-selling books, magazines such as Men’s Health, numerous newspaper […]
The Legendary Shield of Achilles
In the epic Homer poem ‘The Iliad’ there are 134 verses dedicated to the shield of Achilles. In Greek Mythology, Achilles lost his armor after lending it to Patroclus. Patroclus gets killed in the battle of Hector and his weapons are taken as booty. Then the mother of Achilles, Thetis, asks the god Hephaestus to forge […]
