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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...