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Greek Festival in Cleveland Heights set for July 24-27: Press Run
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Stop by to enjoy your favorite Greek food and delicious pastries, along with live Greek music and daily performances by the Hellenic Dancers, when the 2025 Greek Festival on the Heights is held July 24-27 at Sts....

Hollywood’s Mel Gibson on Spiritual Retreat at Greece’s Mount Athos
Mel Gibson visited Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos, Greece, for a spiritual retreat. Credit: Саша Шљукић, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 (left), Kim Davies, Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND-2.0 (right) Hollywood star Mel Gibson has traveled to the remote...

World famous Greek island left 'empty' as sad tourist season becomes 'ghost town'
Despite being one of the most photographed islands in Greece, thanks to its awe-inspiring beauty and mesmerising sunsets, local businesses are grappling with challenges, according to a local tour operator. Greece is renowned for its myriad of...
Check out opening night photos from Sheboygan's Greek Festival
Gus Tiboris seasons french fries during Greek Festival at Deland Park, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Sheboygan, Wis.Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinDaniel and Olivia Hernandez dance to music during Greek Festival at Deland Park, Friday, June...

Cooler Weather and Strong Winds Ease Heatwave Across Greece
After several days of intense heat, Greece is finally getting a much-needed break. Temperatures are set to drop today, Saturday, June 28, as seasonal northern winds—known as meltemia—begin to prevail, offering a welcome breath of fresh air....

I went for coffee in Bromley and I felt like I was in Greece instead
On a recent visit to the town centre, I walked past Filoxenia in High Street. The restaurant is a popular recommendation on TikTok, drawing people in with its Mediterranean feel. I couldn't think of a better spot to grab a coffee whilst the sun...

Cimon, the Ancient Greek General Who Died Winning Cyprus
Cimon, son of Miltiades, was a brilliant general and statesman who contributed greatly to the rebuilding of Athens. Yet, his political opponents ostracized him. Ostracon bearing the name of Cimon, 486 or 461 BCE, displayed at the Ancient Agora...

Europe heatwave latest: Tourist ‘dies of heatstroke’ in Spain while parts of Greece evacuated over wildfires
Temperatures could hit 30C in England on Saturday amid amber heat health alert Temperatures could hit 30C on Saturday amid the second amber heat health alert in two weeks. On Friday, temperatures reached 29C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, and the...

'I visited London's most underrated market and got a mountain of Greek food for under £10'
Weekdays from 11am to 2pm, in the heart of Shoreditch, Clifton Street transforms into a vibrant street of food stalls and trucks offering a diverse range of delicious cuisines from around the world. A stone's throw away from Liverpool Street...

REVIEW: The hidden gem Greek restaurant to visit for a taste of sunshine
Sitting on West Street, Mr Gyro is a hidden gem waiting to be uncovered (if you haven't already got to it), with plenty on the menu for all. Whilst walking through town, I scrolled onto the Deliveroo app to look for recommended eateries in the...

'We paid £1k for dream Greece holiday - it turned into honeymoon from hell'
A pair of newlyweds were left bitterly disappointed after what should have been their dream honeymoon turned into a nightmare. British couple Phil and Hannah Perkins tied the knot on May 9 and set off two days later to enjoy a holiday in Rhodes,...
Greek minister quits over EU farm subsidies fraud probe
Greece’s migration minister Makis Voridis resigned on Friday, the government announced, after claims that he was involved in a European farm subsidies fraud when he held the country’s agricultural development brief. His resignation comes a week...

UK Foreign Office warns against travel to Spain, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus due to heatwave
The Foreign Office has warned British holidaymakers about extreme weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus as a potent heatwave inflicts the European Union. Northern Europe is gripped by an unprecedented early summer heatwave, with...

Greece, Greek Cyprus push unlawful, maximalist demands: Türkiye
Türkiye on Friday said the conclusions adopted at the European Union leaders’ summit demonstrate that Greece and the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC) continue efforts to impose their “maximalist claims,” which Ankara argues...

Greece’s migration minister latest to quit in widening EU subsidies scandal
Greece’s migration minister Makis Voridis resigned on Friday, the government announced, after claims that he was involved in a European farm subsidies fraud when he held the country’s agricultural development brief. His resignation comes a week...

Greek-Chinese teen aces exams to enter top university in Athens
An 18-year-old from Volos in Greece, Enhui Pan, is among the top-performing candidates in this year’s Panhellenic university entrance exams, securing admission to the Athens top university. Enhui Pan was born and raised in the capital of Magnesia...

Greece Police arrest two men they say stole from a garage in Greece
The News10NBC Team details breaking News, Traffic and Weather. GREECE, N.Y. — Greece Police have arrested two men they say stole from a person’s garage on Kirkwood Road in Greece on Thursday. According to police, Mark Dengler, 58, and Jeffrey...

‘We have so many things to be thankful for’ - 25th annual Greek Fest is officially underway
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Siouxland was celebrating everything Greek, Friday night during the official kick-off for one church’s annual event. Greek Fest is now underway in Downtown Sioux City. The festival is held in the parking lot of Holy Trinity...

Greek energy group Metlen plans August London listing

Five Minutes with George Giannoulis, Kivotos Greek Restaurant and Wine Bar
George Giannoulis serves traditional Greek food with an innovative twist at Kivotos. Photo: Lucy Ridge. Who are you? George Giannoulis, executive chef and owner of Kivotos Greek Restaurant and Wine Bar in Braddon. Tell me about Kivotos. Kivotos...