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The 7 Greek Dog Breeds: Living History on Four Legs
11+ hour ago (1026+ words) Walking quietly alongside the gods, warriors, and philosophers of ancient Greece was another foundational element of life: their dogs. Far from just pets, these animals were revered companions, fierce protectors, and vital hunting partners. Today, while the ancient monuments stand…...
Gyros Takes Center Stage at America's Biggest Restaurant Show
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (355+ words) Chicago's National Restaurant Association Show 2026 once again brought together the global foodservice industry this month, drawing thousands of exhibitors and restaurant professionals to Mc Cormick Place for one of the world's largest hospitality and dining trade events. More than 2, 000 exhibitors…...
Princess Anne Honors Fallen Heroes of the Battle of Crete
19+ hour, 29+ min ago (413+ words) A memorial service was held at the Souda Bay Allied War Cemetery in Vlites, Chania, to honor the Allied forces who bravely stood alongside the people of Crete during the historic Battle of Crete in May 1941. Marking the 85th anniversary of…...
Greece Bans Cannabis Flower Products in Nationwide Retail Crackdown
20+ hour, 26+ min ago (393+ words) The same bill raises the THC threshold for industrial hemp from 0. 2% to 0. 3%. That change does not create an opening for consumer sales, however. Dried hemp flower items intended for retail cannot be classified as raw agricultural products under the new…...
Lasta: The Greek Village with a Self-Service Coffee Shop Built on Trust
16+ hour, 39+ min ago (226+ words) Lasta is one of the highest and most remote villages in Arcadia, Greece. Built on the slopes of Mount Mainalo at an altitude of 1, 060 meters, this stone-built village was once bustling but now has only a handful of permanent residents....
Greek Tourists Who Unfurled Flag in Hagia Sophia Given Suspended Sentence
18+ hour, 39+ min ago (260+ words) Two Greek nationals who were arrested at Hagia Sophia after displaying a flag bearing a Byzantine symbol and a slogan in support of Orthodoxy were sentenced by a court in Istanbul to 10 months in prison, suspended for five years. The…...
Iron Maiden Shakes Athens as 50, 000 Fans Flood Olympic Stadium
21+ hour, 32+ min ago (410+ words) Legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden returned to Athens on Saturday night, transforming the Olympic Stadium (OAKA) into one of the largest live music gatherings in Greece this year as tens of thousands of fans packed the venue for…...
From Crete to the White House: The Journey of a Rare Mountain Goat
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (261+ words) In June 1950, a rare male Cretan wild goat (agrimi) arrived in Washington, D. C. , as an official gift for U. S. President Harry S. Truman. Sent by a Greek villager, the animal was intended as a gesture of public gratitude for American post-war economic aid…...
Miltos Tentoglou Reigns in China with World-Leading 8. 46m Long Jump
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (235+ words) Greece's Miltos Tentoglou made a dynamic statement at the Diamond League meeting in Xiamen, China, capturing first place and tying the world-leading mark for the season. The two-time Olympic long jump champion took only three jumps; though his second attempt…...
From Extinction to Abundance: The Cretan Wildcat's Remarkable Return
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (423+ words) The Cretan wildcat, the legendary creature of Crete, is no longer confined to myth and folklore. Scientifically known as Felis silvestris cretensis, and known locally as the furogatos, it is not only the island's sole wild feline but also its…...