Holy Fire Arrives in Greece Ahead of Easter
The Holy Fire, or Holy Light, arrived to Greece from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Holy Saturday in time for the Easter midnight mass. The fire will be transported to another seven...
View ArticleThe Battle of Marathon Saved Western Civilization 2,500 Years Ago
In September of the year 490 BC, just 42 km outside of Athens, an army of brave Greeks saved their city from the invading Persian army. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGreece Public Transport Strike to Disrupt Travel on May 1st
Public transport services across Greece are affected by union strikes on May 1 as employees commemorate Labor Day. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleFree Thematic Walking Tours of Athens Available in English in May
The Athenian Itineraries thematic walking tours of Athens return in May, with five itineraries available in Greek language and two in English. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleThe Fascinating History of Syntagma Square in Athens
Syntagma Square is the most historic in Athens and the central point for visitors for sightseeing in the Greek capital Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleThe Greek-American Guardian of Neoclassical Athens
Athens has a vast collection of neoclassical architecture gems dotting the city. Some are world famous. Most buildings go however unnoticed. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleWhen Giannis Antetokounmpo Acted in a Movie
Before Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the NBA, he made his acting debut in an Australian movie called Dead Europe when he was only sixteen years old. I bet you didn’t know Giannis was in a movie when he...
View ArticleNew US Ambassador Tsunis Sends First Message in Greek
New US Ambassador to Greece George Tsounis arrived in Athens and posted his first message on Twitter in Greek: “Good morning from Athens,” he wrote. He added that “As the proud son of Greek immigrants,...
View ArticleAcropolis on a Wheelchair: “Never Been So Happy to See Concrete!”
The decision by Greek authorities to place concrete in some pathways of the Acropolis in 2020 is still causing controversy among archaeologists and the general public. According to the Ministry of...
View ArticleTop Spots for Sightseeing Around Syntagma Square in Athens
Syntagma Square has literally been the very heart of Athens ever since the city became the capital of the modern Greek state. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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