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Why Orthodox and Catholic Easter Are on Different Dates

Easter dates for the Catholic and Orthodox faiths typically differ. Greek Orthodox Easter, or Pascha, is approaching. This religious holiday is observed in Greece with greater passion and intensity than in many other Western Christian nations. Greece will observe Orthodox Easter, which falls one week later on April 16th, as opposed to rest of Europe, […]

Santorini Lit Up For Greek Orthodox Easter

Santorini is one of Greece’s most beautiful islands. This island has become the top honeymoon destination globally, as millions flock to Fira and Oia for those perfect social media selfies and couple shots. During Greek Orthodox Easter, on Good Friday in Pyrgos, thousands of fire lanterns are lit and the island is transformed into a […]

8 Greek Easter Traditions That Everyone Loves

Greeks have a saying, “Den einai kathe mera Pascha!” Which translates to “Not everyday is Easter”. That’s because the BIGGEST holy-day for Greeks by far is Orthodox Easter or like we call it “Pascha”. Holy Week is like the Orthodox World Series for church loving Yiayiades and Greek moms and it is the most sacred […]

Greece Sends Immediate Help to Turkey After Massive Earthquake

Greece sent immediate rescue team of 21 on Monday morning to help Turkey in the aftermath of the historically massive earthquake that has killed more than 45,000 people so far in Turkey and Syria. Leaving over 300,000 without a home in the winter. The earthquake hit in the southeast of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon. Greek Prime […]

Alec Issigonis: The Greek Creator of the Mini Car

Alec Issigonis was the Greek automobile engineer and designer of the Mini car.

How Greek Mythology Influenced Western Culture

The Greek Gods of Greek mythology were believed to have lived on Mount Olympus and to have possessed supernatural powers.

Dr. Vanessa Farsadaki to Become Greece’s First Ever Astronaut in History

Dr. V, as she is called informally, is a proud American citizen of Greek origin who works as a medical doctor and is on track to become Greece’s first-ever astronaut in history!

5 Reasons Why Living in Greece is Better

Many people find the idea of living in Greece to be appealing. Germans have fallen in love with Greece and have bought up property on the mainland and on many Greek islands. Greece has become the Florida of Europe! Greece is a beautiful nation known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and distinctive culture. The […]

The Beautiful Korina Emmanouilidou is Miss Universe Greece 2022

The beautiful Korina Emmanouilidou is 22 years old and stands 5’11” tall. She will represent Greece in the 71st Miss Universe Pageant in New Orleans.

Parthenon Marbles Will Be Returned to Greece Under ‘Long Term Loan’

The British Museum is close to an agreement on the loan of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece