Juicy, slow-roasted lamb baked with potatoes, vegetables, cheese, and aromatic herbs, finished with a splash of white wine. A traditional, hearty, and deeply satisfying dish—perfect for a family gathering.

Easter Sunday in Greece is characterized by the outdoor roasting of a lamb or goat on a spit, on grills and large ovens

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient cult site on the Greek island of Ithaca dedicated to Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer’s epic, offering fresh evidence of the deep entanglement between myth and religious practice in ancient Greece, the Culture Ministry announced. Excavations at a site known as the “School of Homer,” perched on a hillside […]

The Holy Light began its journey across Greece, arriving at 7:30 p.m. at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos aboard a government aircraft from Jerusalem. As every year, it was received with full state honors. Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis attended the reception ceremony at the Athens airport, while a military guard of honor paid tribute. Among […]

There are roads that do not prepare you for what you will find. Roads where the noise of the city recedes, as if making room for something else. For a few steps, the tension drops and the sounds fade, even if you are two steps from the center of Athens. Next to Amerikis Square, among […]

The first atlas of the brain's "functional architecture" has been created, showing how different regions communicate with one another from infancy to extreme old age, offering hope for better prediction of both developmental and neurodegenerative disorders

The United States and Iran opened their most senior direct talks since the 1979 Islamic Revolution on Saturday, meeting in Islamabad under Pakistani mediation in a diplomatic push to end six weeks of conflict in the Middle East, even as a standoff over mined waters in the Strait of Hormuz continued to choke a fifth […]

Crowds gathered across western Greece on Saturday morning to observe one of the country’s most distinctive Easter traditions, as residents hurled clay jugs from balconies and rooftops to mark the First Resurrection of the Greek Orthodox Easter. In Corfu, large numbers of spectators packed the Liston arcade and Spianada square to watch locals drop water-filled […]

Greece is setting the stage for the 39th European Film Awards with year-round film events and happenings

Long before sustainability became a global concern, monks preserved traditional seeds, cultivated endemic herbs, and practiced forms of circular agriculture.

The Holy Fire ceremony took place in Jerusalem in an atmosphere of intense emotion, as worshippers waited eagerly to light their candles. When the eternal flame illuminated the church, bells rang out in joyful celebration and the fervor of the faithful was beyond description. The doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem […]

Greek television network MEGA TV, part of the Alter Ego Media group, has unveiled “Pemptousia+,” a digital streaming service dedicated to Orthodox Christian faith, history, and culture, available through its website megatv.com and hybrid platform MEGA Play. The service brings together documentaries, curated concerts, and themed programs covering religious sites, the lives of saints, monasteries […]

To this day, the Inscription of Sophytos remains one of the most striking pieces of evidence for the spread of Greek culture far beyond the Mediterranean world in the wake of Alexander’s conquests.

Preparations are underway in Jerusalem for the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, taking place against a backdrop of heightened military alert and deep religious solemnity. The Old City, closed for 41 days due to hostilities, has reopened for the occasion — lending this year’s ceremony rare symbolic weight as a […]

New national data reveal widespread chronic health conditions, lifestyle-related risks, and limited access to care, highlighting concerns over mental and physical wellbeing across age groups

Monemvasia – This medieval fortress town comes alive during Holy Week, as religious ceremonies unfold against a backdrop of Byzantine mystique, offering a truly unique Easter atmosphere.

I’ve had the pleasure of learning all the secrets of authentic kokoretsi from professional friends in the region of Roumeli. This classic delicacy is expertly prepared year-round—not just at Easter—by specialists like Giorgos Dervenis from Galaxidi, who has truly mastered the craft.

A beautifully braided sweet bread filled with rich chocolate—known traditionally as babka. This indulgent loaf is perfect year-round, and the optional syrup glaze takes it to another level, adding moisture and irresistible shine.

The touching evening mass on Holy Saturday has psalms read out and Resurrection hymns recited by the lay chanters, recounting Christ’s descent into the underworld.