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    Older unvaccinated people will pay fines in Greece

    Greece has just announced that it will fine older citizens who refuse to get the vaccine. This is a part of a new movement around the world where leaders are fed up with people refusing to get vaccinated. Hospital beds are filling up and Greece has a very large elderly population that is at very...
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    Celebrating Ephiphany Italian style in Venice!♥️

    Woah this is so unique, I wonder if Greece has a similar tradition but I don't think so
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    Need Genealogy help

    Do you know how he came to the United States? Perhaps you can look through the Ellis Island records. Ancestry.com is also pretty helpful but you need to pay for their premium account.
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    The best place to get a covid test in Athens

    Hands down, the best place to get a covid test is the Athens airport. I suggest you take test when you land and before you arrive, as its likely that you're staying in the city and not near the airport (the airport is a bit of a drive from downtown Athens). There are antigen and PCR tests that...
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    How to make kokkinisto (beef stew with tomato sauce)

    Kokkinisto is a classic Greek recipe that is slow stewed beef with tomato sauce. You can use beef, but the recipe can be made with pretty much any meat that you like. The meat can be served with any shape of pasta, rice, or bread or even eaten on its own or with veggies if you're trying to avoid...
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    Where to celebrate New Years in Santorini ?

    Santorini Greece is a wonderful place to celebrate New Years! Many hotels will be having low-key celebrations and have many discounts for the winter season! I found this website that lists all of the most popular hotels to visit for New Years... here are a few on the list 1. Porto Fira Suites...
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    Best Greek Christmas dishes (lets start a list in the thread)!

    Its super easy to find, just have to look for it
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    Vasilopita is Greeces beloved New Years tradition

    Here's a popular Vasilopita recipe!
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    Visit Thessalonikis Christmas market!

    What's better than a Greek Christmas market in Thessaloniki offering the best of the best from all around the city??! Christmas markets are a great place to walk around and enjoy the festivities and lights, and get some last-minute local gifts. I stumbled upon this link while researching some...
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    How to make homemade Greek sourdough bread

    Making sourdough bread is super easy, and it goes great with lots of Greek foods! Bread is a staple of the Greek cuisine and should be served at the beginning and middle of every meal. There are many different types of bread, but for traditional Greek food, I prefer sourdough but for mezze, I...
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    Athens Ready for the Holiday Season with Christmas Events Galore |

    Beautiful! This is one of my favourite things about going to Athens, everything is so cheerful and beautiful, even if the people are going through the best times… they can look outside and be reminded of Jesus Christ and his birth
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    Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!??

    Happy Thanksgiving to the Worldwide Greeks community! What's everyone eating today, post your pics!
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    Recipe for Cretan gamopilafo (wedding rice pilaf)

    There's so many regional dishes that people don't even know about! I love the classics, but more niche dishes like gamopilafo are great
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    Greek tips to "survive" a Greek wedding

    I love this rice!! Its so creamy
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    Check out these herbal Greek teas!

    Are the other ones you've had fresh" I find that when I buy the concentrated tea bags from the supermarket they are much stronger
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    What are your favorite Greek Christmas recipes? Mine is roast lamb :)

    Slow roast lamb is excellent for the winter time! My friends make it all the time during their winter xmas parties, and this is what it looks like. What are your favorite Christmas recipes?
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    Falafel gyros are not traditional but theyre great for vegetarians!

    I love making these for my friends who are vegetarian! :) But I prefer pork Gyor myself, a little more meaty and traditional LOL
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    Another food post: how to make halva (simigdali)

    Agreed! This one can get a little too sweet though
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    Where can I rent electric scooters in Athens?

    I haven't seen many people with electric scooters..but then again I haven't been to Athens in a while
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