For Greece, 21 April, 1967, was the day when the army colonels overthrew the government resulting in seven years of dictatorship for the country. Though the military takeover was feared …

This has been an Easter unlike any other. At a time when Greeks the world over would normally congregate in big numbers in their churches, they were, this year, forced …

A usual date night prior to the coronavirus lock down may have included a nice dinner out, followed by a few drinks and a movie. Cancelled music events, closed bars …

For those in my position, being in lockdown could be called a “First World Problem”, which is to say a problem that those in “developed” nations have the luxury to …

Traditional services and marches will be cancelled on Anzac Day this year due to coronavirus measures; however a reflection on the spirit of Anzacs is as necessary as ever, even …

Deserted squares, tourist sites padlocked, and avenues filled with traffic now lie empty as Athens continues in its third week of quarantine. Streets are empty under a lockdown to stem …

There’s nothing like Greek Easter food traditions. Below are some of our favourites. RED EGGS No Easter table is complete without red eggs – hen laid eggs, which are dyed …

Πάσχα, as we call it, has always held a special place in my heart. A time of year characterised by family and faith, Holy Week has involved symbolic traditions for …

The pontiff’s traditional St Peter’s Square address was replaced by an online message for Catholic Easter last weekend. A week later, the Greek Orthodox church is making its own adjustments …

For many, the gym was a place to decompress from the stresses of every day life. When gyms across the country began closing down to adhere with protective measures against …