Silver drachma minted in Massalia (Marseilles, France) circa 350-220 BC. Credit: Jastrow/Wikimedia Commons The first ancient Greek colonies were established as early as the 8th century BC, while wide ...

The Greek National Anthem is one of the most recognizable anywhere in the world, and it is the longest of any such song, written by the country’s “National Poet,” Dionysios Solomos. Its title is “Hymn ...

While many of the traditional options of years past are still available, Greek yogurt has become a popular variety that's been taking up an increasing amount of shelf space. However, because there are ...

Currant Creek Power Plant is a 649MW gas fired power project. It is located in Utah, the US. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is ...

Eventually, nine muses were identified, covering every branch of the arts, in the ancient Greek poet Hesiod’s introduction to Theogony, his epic poem about mythical stories and characters (circa ...

German supermarket chain Lidl is to invest €200m in a new regional distribution centre in Cork. The company is to seek planning permission for the new facility at Wallingstown in Little Island.

German supermarket chain Lidl is seeking planning permission to construct a €200m regional distribution centre in Little Island in Cork, which is expected to come on stream by 2030. The company ...

Remember to take certain documents with you to Greece if you intend to buy a property as you will need to get a tax registry number (one for each person buying), and open a Greek bank account. You ...

In addition to designated National holidays, various public holidays are observed in local communities or municipalities. Greek law mandates that every Sunday throughout the year is designated as a ...