The olive tree of Vouves Crete
The Olive tree of Vouves (Ελιά Βουβών) is an olive tree in the village of Ano Vouves in the Chania region of Crete, Greece. This tree, which has a trunk 4.6 m (15 ft) in diameter, is at least 2,000 [...]
Acropolis Crowds to be Limited with Time Slots and E-Ticketing
In a bid to reduce overcrowding at the Acropolis, the Ministry of Culture has introduced time slots and E-ticketing (electronic tickets). The plans also include measures to provide shade and water for tourists waiting in long lines to see the historic site. [...]
The saving of flight OA411
45 years ago, on the morning of August 9, 1978, Greece would almost experience the greatest aviation tragedy in its history, with the monstrous Boeing 747- Jumbo jet that almost crashed in the center of Athens.
Remembering Demis Roussos – Greek singer, songwriter and musician
Artemios (Demis) Ventouris Roussos was born on the 15th of June 1946 in Alexandria, Egypt, to the Greek family of Yorgos and Olga Roussos. His father was a a classical guitarist and an engineer, and his mother participated in an [...]
US Senator Bob Menendez receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Athens
US Senator Bob Menendez, chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, received an honorary doctorate from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, at the University of Athens’ School of Economics and Political Sciences. In his address, [...]
“Made in Greece” electric cars
Next.e.GO Mobile SE, a German manufacturer of electric vehicles has announced that its new model, the e.wave X, will be manufactured in Greece. The e-wave X was officially unveiled in Berlin on May 6th, at a public launch event.
An initiative that aims to repatriate Hellenes
Are you a Hellene living Abroad? Do you want help to find a job in Greece? We have stumbled upon an initiative that aims to achieve just that! BrainReGain ( https://brainregain.gr/) is a non-profit initiative that seeks to create communication [...]