Greek News
Greek News
Greek American John Podesta Appointed US Climate Envoy
Greek American John Podesta has been appointed by the Biden administration as the new US special climate envoy after John Kerry steps down this spring.
Podesta is a longtime Democratic strategist, campaign manager for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential bid, and...
Greek Food
Pizza Toppings: From the Exotic to the Weird
The world of pizza is full of creative and delicious possibilities, but some toppings might raise an eyebrow or two. If you're adventurous, you might want to give some of them a try.
Recently a Hong Kong pizza eatery introduced...
Greek church
The Stunning Byzantine Church Found in Cappadocia’s Underground City
It was in February 2016 that archaeologists unearthed a unique rock-carved Byzantine-era underground church in Nevsehir, Cappadocia, central Turkey.
The 1,500-year-old church was decorated with never-before-seen frescoes depicting Jesus rising into the sky, what the Bible calls the Ascension. There...
Greek News
The ‘Atlantis of Crete’: The Sinking Village of Sfentyli
The locals call it the "Atlantis of Crete." The ancient village of Sfentyli is sinking slowly but inevitably into the waters of a reservoir created by a dam.
One part of the Cretan village has sunk completely. Only the red...
Business
Judge Rules Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla Pay Package ‘Excessive’
On Tuesday, a Delaware court made a decision that supported the investors who argued that billionaire Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla compensation package was too high.
The judge found that Musk’s compensation was inappropriately set by the electric vehicle maker’s...
Canada
Mysterious Shipwreck Washes Up on Canada’s Coast
A mysterious shipwreck has washed up on Canada's coastline centuries after it is thought to have sunk.
The ghostly vessel appeared on the shores of Cape Ray on the Newfoundland coast and is thought to have been dredged up by...
Greek News
Greece ‘Worst Performing EU Country’ on Corruption, Media Freedom
Corruption in Greece and Western Europe is getting worse, according to the latest report published by Transparency International.
The report notes with a three-point decline, Greece which is at number 49 is the worst-performing country in the EU.
The organization's latest...
Crime
Greek American Brothers Arrested in NY on Suspicion of Planning Attacks
Two Greek American brothers, identified as Andrew, 39, and Angelo, 51, Hatziagelis, have been arrested in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York, on suspicion of planning a campaign of attacks on high-profile domestic targets.
According to US media reports,...
Greek News
Syros, Greece Voted Second Most Welcoming Destination in the World
The island of Syros in Greece has been voted the second most welcoming destination in the world, according to traveler reviews at Booking.com.
The Brazilian city of Arraial d'Ajuda, famed for its azure blue beaches, was voted as the top...
Energy
Greece Adds Record Solar Power Capacity in 2023
Greece saw a record increase in its solar power capacity last year, helping establish the country among the Top 10 European Union members tapping the sun to meet their energy needs.
According to a new report by industry association Solar...