Israeli archaeologists announced today that they discovered the first proof of the biblical references, claiming that Bethlehem was established as a city centuries before it turned into a holy place – Jesus Christ’s birthplace. Their proof is a ceramic stamp they found close to the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. On it, there [...]
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Malaysia Hosts Greek Food Festival
The love for their homecountry that characterizes Greeks of Malaysia plays a key role for the successful ten-day-long event they’ve organized in Kuala Lumpur. From May 10-20, in a central hotel of the capital, traditional Greek dishes have won Malaysians’ heart, who want to taste something completely different from their cuisine. “The Greek Food Festival [...]
First Homer Encyclopedia Created By Tel-Aviv University Researcher
Homer, one of the most famous poets of all time, is firmly entrenched in the Western canon as a master of classical literature. His two most renowned works, the Iliad and the Odyssey, are core texts for students and scholars alike. Now, Prof. Margalit Finkelberg of Tel Aviv University’sDepartment of Classics has created an illuminating new tool, the world’s first Homer Encyclopedia. Published [...]
Japanese Magazine Features Greek Fisherman Living in Boston
Japan’s biggest fish-specialized magazine, Salty, published a praising five page long article on Greek fisherman Dimitris Koutalakis, a Greek-American resident of Boston. According to the magazine, Koutalakis’ 32-feet-long sailboat carries amateur fishers from Japan, Korea, and Singapore to Cape Cod in Massachussets to fish mostly tuna. Koutalakis met with the Japanese journalist who wrote this [...]
Pirates Hijack Greek-Owned Tanker
Pirates have hijacked a Greek-owned oil tanker carrying 135,000 metric tonnes (148,812 tons) of crude oil while in the Arabian Sea off Oman, the vessel’s manager said. Dynacom Tankers Management said it had lost contact with the crew of the MT Smyrni following the attack at 7:15 a.m. EDT (11:15 GMT) on Thursday. “The Liberian-flagged [...]
Event Held in China to Promote Greek Olive Oil
The Mediterranean diet has numerous supporters all over the world and undoubtedly, their favorite ingredient is olive oil. The Mediterranean food pyramid is based on the essential oil so it’s no surprise that Greeks try to promote this beneficial and tasty product abroad, even in China. The Institute of Economic and Cultural Action of Greece and [...]
Greek Ambassador to China Asks Chinese Firms to Consider Investing in Greece
In an exclusive interview with China Daily, Greek Ambassador to China Theodore Georgeakelos said there are many potential areas for Chinese firms to invest in and these have yet to be “exploited.” The Chinese reporter asked Georgeakelos, concerning his current position as Greek Ambassador to China, how he would classify his performance with respect to [...]
Kazantzakis Museum Travels to China
The International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis and the people in charge for the Kazantzakis Museum of Crete decided to bring the Greek Museum together with the Museum of the Chinese and writer Lu Xun. Lu Xun is as prolific a writer as Kazantzakis. The Chinese author is considered to be the founder of the modern literature of [...]
Greek-Owned Freighter Auctioned Off to Pay Debts
Authorities in Hong Kong have auctioned off the Russian-flagged “Sakhalin” freighter, four weeks after impounding it on its way from eastern China to southern Russia with a cargo of sheet steel on board. The proceeds will go to pay debts incurred by the ship’s Greek owner. The crew consisted of five Russians and 16 Ukrainians. [...]
Lafcadio Hearn: The Greek National Poet of Japan
Lafcadio Hearn, known also by the Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo, was an international writer best known for his presentation of Japan and its culture in the West. His books about the land of the rising sun, especially his collections of Japanese legends and ghost stories, have made him an inseparable part of the Japanese literature world. In the United States, Hearn is [...]
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05 / 24 Ceramic Stamp Found in Israel Proves Bethlehem to be Part of Antiquity
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05 / 17 Malaysia Hosts Greek Food Festival
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05 / 14 First Homer Encyclopedia Created By Tel-Aviv University Researcher
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