Stunning Greek actress Tzeni Karezi was born on the 12th of January 1932. Also known as Jenny…
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On the occasion of the return of fragments of the Parthenon to Greece from the Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum in Sicily, George Vardas gives us a glimpse into its fragmented history…
The remote island of Gavdos at the the European Union’s southernmost border, celebrated Greek Orthodox…
Tarpons Springs, Florida is about to host yet again, the annual Greek Orthodox Epiphany celebrations…
In northern Corfu, on New Year’s Eve, cologne is smelt all over – a Venetian…
On December 28, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the 20,000 Martyrs who were burned alive…
On December 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Stefanos. Saint Stephen was the first of the seven deacons whom the Apostles ordained to serve the Church in Jerusalem. Being filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, he worked miracles and wonders among the people. Today is also the name day of Stefanos, Stefania, Mavrikos and Mavrikia. Xronia Polla!
On Christmas Eve there is a wonderful tradition in Greece where children go door to…
During the Festive Season all around Greece you will find Christmas boats (karavakia) decorated with…
On December 22nd the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agia Anastasia Pharmakolitria, Saint Protector of poison…
The Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer, was a disciple of the holy Apostle and Evangelist John…
On December 20th, the Greek Orthodox Church begins the Fore feast of the Nativity, whose…
Greek City Times speaks exclusively with Tony Kariotis, otherwise known as @iamgreece on social media, to discuss what birthed his comical ‘Apagorevete’ catchphrase and viral video skit series.
Agios Dionysios is the largest church in Zakynthos and celebrates December 17, which is the…
The Delphic maxims that formed the very foundation of Stoicism cut to the core of our existence, telling us how to be fulfilled, content, at ease with others and ourselves – in short, how to be happy.
On December 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Righteous Agia Anna’s Conception of Panagia, the…
The most innovative space of experiential entertainment in town, now in Athens & Thessaloniki. …
December 4 is the Feast Day of Agia Barbara, who is considered one of the major Saints of the Greek Orthodox Church. Her memory is celebrated today and it is also the Name Day of Varvara, Damaskinos, Damaskini. Xronia Polla!
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), is unveiling an ambitious transformation in the George…
Greece was elected to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee at the 23rd General Assembly of…