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Tarpon Springs’ new mayor is from Kalymnos
[:el] Chris Alahouzos was elected the new mayor of Tarpon Springs March 15, collecting 58.7 percent of the vote. “I just want to say that I am very thankful for the people of Tarpon Springs and I’m looking forward to working for them and to...
Greek beach at the top of Europe
Travel+Leisure has assembled a collection of 10 of the finest beaches across Europe, tailored to travelers of every stripe. They’ve all got stunning scenery and ocean views, but beyond that, these places are as richly varied as Europe itself. We’ve got off-season hikes along the coast,...
2 Greek destinations among the best affordable destinations in Europe
[:el] European cities can be expensive places to visit, but exchange rates and high price tags don’t have to be prohibitive across the continent. Based on an in-depth analysis of user votes and expert and traveler recommendations, U.S News ranked the destinations where tourists can...
Charlie’s Angels reboot by Greek screenwriter
[:el] Hollywood has kept a pretty tight lid on the names attached to the reboot of the new “Charlie’s Angels” movie, but yesterday “The Hollywood Reporter” leaked information that the screenwriter of the reboot will be none other than Evan Spiliotopoulos! Evan Spiliotopoulos was the...
A Greek island among the 23 incredible unknown travel destinations
[:el] The world is home to many incredible destinations that have yet to be overrun by tourists. Business Insider found 23 lesser-known gems around the globe, among them a Greek island with a unique natural pool. From a hidden beach to one of the only places in...
The Gods of the Olympus travel to New York
[:el] Presenting its first full spring season since renovating its gallery in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the Onassis Cultural Center NY will offer the public a major exhibition of ancient art, installations of contemporary art, and a variety of events and resources on site and online for people of...
Good cholesterol can lead to higher risk of heart attack
[:el]A new research, in which a Greek scientist participated, shows that high levels of good cholesterol can lead to higher risk of heart attack. You can eat healthy and still be exposed to heart disease. The generally accepted medical maxim that elevated HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) is “good”...
Global distinction for a Greek student
[:el] In recognition of the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the first resolution of the UN General Assembly, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs has launched a UN Poster for Peace Contest. The contest aims to raise awareness on the need for nuclear...
Intact tomb of 8th century BC discovered
[:el] An intact tomb of a woman dated to the 8th century BC was unearthed on the island of Lesvos during construction work by local authorities on a sewage line and waste water treatment plant. The find was made in the region of Evergetoula at...
What Greek sounds like to foreigners
[:el] The administrators of the web channel “Heritage Inmoshum”, asked Canadian students if they could recognize the language that was heard in a sound bite from a Greek television show. The answers, were quite impressive, as no one recognized the language with the first try,...