Winter in Greece is already here, Christmas is just around the corner and I am…
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For a century, the art and secrets of making traditional tsipouro with bronze abysses is…
Greek City Times entertainment journalist Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis speaks with Romane Antoine Simon, the young film maker making waves who is also the author of the best-selling novel ‘Red To Black (The Power Of Love)’ and the grandson of Haiti’s former president.
Melomakarona are traditional Greek Christmas spiced cookies that are moist, syrupy and extremely flavoursome. They are prepared in Greek households over the Festive Season and as they are Nistisima (lent friendly) they are perfect for entertaining during the Nativity Fast.
The World’s 50 Best Bars is an annual list that celebrates the best of the international drinks industry. Two of the World’s Best Bars for 2021, Baba au Rum and The Clumsies, are in Athens, Greece.
Why not buy your loved one a personalised Lambda Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil gift set this Christmas, complete with a hand-crafted case that lovingly cradles a bottle of award-winning olive oil embellished with two 18k gold plates engraved with the recipient’s name? It will set you back US$14,698, but who can put a price on love?
In the last few months, the Municipality of Athens has installed and operated eleven free Wi-Fi networks in busy areas of the city, so that as many citizens as possible have access to digital services, saving data and money.
Aged and Community Services Australia, the leading association for the aged care industry, has awarded La Stacey Baramy of St Basil’s Aged Care NSW/ ACT as the 2021 NSW/ ACT Employee of the Year.
A city that is ever-evolving, Athens has no shortage of places to explore. Once you’ve…
Mastic gum is a resin, or sap-like substance, that comes from the mastic tree. The…
Kleftiko is a delicious dish from the time of the Greek revolution when bands of…
Merdeka 118, a multi-storeyed tower in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has claimed the title of…
It is certainly unusual to find somebody who does not love pizza, and despite all…
If you are looking to make a sweet edible treat this Christmas that is ideal…
Give your shortbread a subtle Greek makeover this Christmas with the addition of Mastiha, an…
Chamomile is one of Greece’s most popular teas and this much-loved herb is also used…
The new India-born CEO of Twitter reflected back in June 2011 his preference for Greek…
Made from the world’s finest pure silk materials, with finely rolled hand finished edges and immaculate attention to every single detail, Fetolia’s luxury limited edition scarves are exclusive designs inspired by history, nature and ethnic influences, including some beautiful Greek-themed designs such as the aptly named ‘The Olympian Gods’, ‘Evzonas’ and ‘The Abduction of Europa.’
Christmas is one of the major holidays that are celebrated in Greece, filled with moments to spend with loved ones, church services, and plenty of unique traditions. Here is a roundup of some of the most special Greek Christmas customs that you can enjoy, no matter where in the world you are.
With the current debate surrounding vaccinations dividing the tennis world, Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas has posted a cryptic message on Twitter regarding the controversy ahead of the Australian Open.