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.
The Sacredness of March 25th, 1821
The Sacredness of March 25th, 1821 On March 25th, Greeks commemorate the 202nd anniversary of the Greek War of Independence in 1821 (1821-1829), decreed a national holiday in 1838. The Greek War of Independence 1821 was fought for the sake [...]
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 [...]
Smyrna and the 100 Years of the Great Fire
The current year 2022 was marked by events commemorating the 100 years of the Asia Minor Catastrophe with the burning of Smyrna by the Great Fire in September 1922 becoming the most highly represented symbol. Books have been written on [...]
Saints and Historic Figures
Greece, unlike many countries, refers to a very ancient past as well as to a very prevalent modern presence. The many stories from antiquity, and from the Christian era of Byzantium, teach values and morals which sustain the culture. Families [...]