There's good news and bad news about the Hellenic Festival in Greece, which offers cultural events at ancient theater sites such as Epidaurus and other venues during the summer. First ... Read More

Wherever you are in Athens, it will somehow catch your eye at the most unexpected moments. Take a closer look at the crowning jewel of Athens - the Parthenon ... Read More

Think today is just Presidents' Day in the United States? Well, yes, it is - but this year, it coincides with "Clean Monday" or Kathari Deftera, the first day of ... Read More

Okay, so it's only for a nap, but according to a study of 23,000 Greeks, a mid-day nap cuts your risk of heart attack by a third. Now, other ... Read More

Dora Bakoyannis assumes the office of Foreign Minister of Greece on February 15th, 2006, becoming the first woman to hold the position.

Maybe a reader can help me dispute - or prove - this claim that the island of Paros may soon be the first fully "wireless" Greek island, offering ... Read More

Greece in February is livened up with apokrias - the Greek equivalent to Carnivale or Mardi Gras. While Patras and Rethymno have two of the best-known celebrations, the city ... Read More

February 6th marks St. Photios' Day, a particularly important day for Greek-Americans. Find out why at the celebrations for "The Other Plymouth Rock" - in St. Augustine, Florida, or ... Read More

An "Untour" is a two-week stay in an apartment in the country of your choice, with a car rental included. These trips are best for travelers who are not looking ... Read More

A nationwide media frenzy in Greece over the alleged cancer-fighting properties of fresh olive leaves mashed and mixed with water has stripped trees of their leaves and put prices for ... Read More

February Second is the Greek Orthodox Feast of Ypapanti tos Sotiros, or the "Presentation of Christ". Churches called "Ypapanti" will have especially vivid celebrations, but all Greek Orthodox churches will ... Read More