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[:el]More than 2,500 years ago, an Athenian nobleman named Cylon—the first recorded Olympic champion—tried to take over the city of Athens and install himself as its sole ruler. According to Thucydides and Herodotus, Athenian and Greek historians who wrote about the coup, Cylon enticed an...
A Greek beach among the 11 most colorful beaches in the world
[:el] From sand to palm trees to sparkling seawater, beaches are known for their abundance of beautiful colors. We all know and love the beauty of white sand beaches that represent the ideal tropical vacation. However, due to geological factors, many beaches have red, black,...
Greek American in high-profile position in the State Department
[:el] Michael Karloutsos has been appointed Acting Chief of Protocol, a high-profile position in the State Department, and will begin on July 24. He brings many years of extensive experience in politics and public relations to the position. In an exclusive interview with The National...
The exhibition “world of emotions” in the Acropolis Museum
[:el] The exhibition which moved and charmed the public and critics alike in the US, where it was staged at the Onassis Cultural Center, New York, has now come to Greece! On the initiative of the Onassis Foundation and in collaboration with the Acropolis Museum,...
Navagio among the top-10 beaches for boating
[:el] Whether you own or charter, these beaches are a must for boating enthusiasts according to Travel Channel. Navagio (Shipwreck Beach) on Zakynthos island is among the top-10 beaches for boating in the world. The network describes the famous Greek beach as follows: “Navagio or Shipwreck...
Greek the new Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
[:el] Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Efi Foufoula-Georgiou will serve as the inaugural associate dean for research and innovation at the Samueli School of Engineering, effective Oct. 1, 2017. The associate dean will be responsible for all aspects of the engineering school’s research...
4 Greek islands among the top 10 in Europe
[:el] Greece has dominated ‘Europe’s Top 10 Islands’ category at this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. As mentioned in the article, the enduring pleasures of Greek myths, thousands of years later, owe much to the high drama played out by the dwellers of...
A Greek island among the top 10 in the world for 2017
[:el] Travel + Leisure published the list with the top 10 islands in the world, as decided by its readers. Whether you crave culture, adventure, or simply kicking back on a beach with a cold cocktail, at least one of these islands is sure to...
Greek island in the top 15 islands with the best beaches in the world
[:el] For some travelers, the perfect beach trip consists of white sand and blue waters. For others, a family-friendly atmosphere defines a beach’s excellence. And yet for others, an off-the-grid setting is a top factor. In truth, there isn’t one ideal strip of sand that...
Top 12 of the prettiest and least populated Greek islands
[:el] This year millions of visitors are expected to travel to our country, but apart from the crowded and most popular places, there are natural islands that are ideal for those who want to avoid crowds. In Greece, there are solutions for all kinds of...