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British Airways Greece to London Flight Almost Crashed with Drone
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Greek PM Mitsotakis Survives Vote of No Confidence
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5 Finance Tips from Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophers
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Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for James Bond
In the wake of Daniel Craig's last appearance as James Bond, competition to fill the role has been on the rise, and former Bond...
Athens Municipality Plans Monument Honoring Victims of Train Crash
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Archaeologists in Search of King John’s Lost Treasure
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Who Invented Crucifixion?
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Living on a Yacht in Greece: The Magic of Island Hopping
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The Story of Greek Ice Cream: The Essential Summertime Treat
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Smyrna Catastrophe: Genocide of Greeks in Asia Minor Remembered
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How Brave Greek Islanders Saved a Jewish Family During the Holocaust
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Scientists Create Eco-friendly Plastic from Salmon Sperm
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Sail to Freedom Event Pays Spectacular Tribute to Greek Bicentennial
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A Greek Vacation Dilemma: The Ionian Islands or the Cyclades?
With the coming of winter soon, it will be time for hopeful travelers to face one of the most pleasant dilemmas in planning next...
Palatial Villa for Rent in Corfu Boasts Island’s Aristocratic Past
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Historic Dimitsana, the Pride of the Peloponnese in Greece
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The picturesque village...
Koufonisia Islands: The Hidden Greek Paradise
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Chania: A Guide to the Stunningly Beautiful Cretan City
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Halkidiki: Greece’s Peninsula Boasts Stunning Beaches
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Ancient Statue of the God Apollo Uncovered at Philippi, Greece
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The Ferocious Wars of Alexander the Great’s Successors After His Death
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What a Clinic Looked Like in Ancient Greece
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Hypatia: The Female Greek Philosopher Killed for Her Beliefs
Hypatia, one of the greatest philosophers of Alexandria, was admired for her groundbreaking ideas but was brutally murdered for them by Christian fanatics in...
League of Corinth: The First Time All Greeks United
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Ancient Greek Statue of Woman Using “Laptop” Sparks Conspiracy Theories
A recurring conspiracy theory which has gone viral claims that an ancient Greek statue supposedly depicting a woman "using a laptop" is "proof" of...
Homemade Authentic Greek Baklava Recipe
Here's an easy and authentic recipe to make the Greeks' all-time favorite dessert, baklava.
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Chicken Shawarma Stuffed Mushrooms: A Mediterranean Take
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Greek Dakos Cheesecake Recipe
Try this Dakos Greek Cheesecake recipe for a unique cheesecake that will pleasantly surprise you and your guests.
Ingredients
for the base;
DAKOS RUSK (kritharokoulouro) 60gr/...