Castor and Pollux: The Divine Twins of Ancient Greece Who Transcended Death

Castor et Polux porcelaine de Sèvres, 1976, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Credit: wikimedia commons / Siren-Com CC BY 3.0 In the heart of Greek mythology stands a pair of figures both mortal and divine, bound by a love that conquered death itself: The...

Rising Stars of Greece Shine in Forbes 30 Under 30

Klelia Andriolatou: From Thessaloniki to Netflix Just ahead of the eagerly awaited fourth season of the Greek series Maestro in Blue on Netflix, lead actress Klelia Andriolatou adds another feather to her cap. At just 29, she has been named to...

Royal Caribbean to Open its 1st European Beach Club on Santorini in 2026

Royal Caribbean Group announced this week plans to open its first-ever private beach club in Europe, on the Greek island of Santorini set to open in the summer of 2026. Royal Beach Club Santorini will be located on Vlychada Beach, a dramatic...

Three people to be honored at 13th Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Beach volleyball legends and a voice of the AVP will be honored during the 13th annual Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony next week. The California Beach Volleyball Association, founded in 1962, has honored the best of the best since...

KU Libraries call for applications for 2026 travel grants enabling hands-on access to primary source materials

LAWRENCE — Researchers from across the United States and abroad are invited to apply for a 2026 Spencer Research Library travel grant, designed to support in-depth research using the library’s collections and facilitate direct access to curator...

Greek Winter Tourism Climbs Higher After Festive Boost

With the festive season approaching, Greece’s mountain and semi-mountain hoteliers are taking stock after a highly successful ‘Ohi Day’ October 28 long weekend. The holiday provided a much-needed boost for winter accommodations, with occupancy...

7 Tourist Cities Struggling to Handle the Crowds

From ancient canals to Mediterranean beaches, iconic destinations are buckling under the weight of unprecedented visitor numbers, sparking protests, new restrictions, and desperate attempts to preserve local life. Barcelona: When 26 Million...

‘The Brutalist’s’ Emma Laird, ‘Dunkirk’ Star Fionn Whitehead Unearth Buried Trauma on Greek Island Holiday in Psychological Drama ‘Satisfaction’

“The Brutalist’s” Emma Laird and “Dunkirk” star Fionn Whitehead are British composers whose frail bond begins to unravel on a Greek island holiday in Alex Burunova’s “Satisfaction,” a psychological drama that has its Greek premiere Nov. 2 at the...

World travels lead this creative couple to New Orleans and an Italianate home in the Bywater

Doni Belau has had a varied life and career, but 2022 was an especially big year for the Nebraska native. After raising her two children, careers in television production and political fundraising and co-founding a nonprofit in South Africa...

Get a taste of Greek hospitality at That Greek Guy Bakery

By Steph Wetzel Mel Giokas created That Greek Guy Bakery & Pastry Shop with one goal in mind: to bring the authentic, artisan flavors of his homeland to Western New York. “My inspiration was to share a wow-factor,” Mel says. “A feeling that when...

Greek Australians honour Oxi Day as Oakleigh prepares for a weekend of festivities

The Greek community of Australia commemorated the national anniversary of October 28, 1940, paying tribute to Greece’s historic “Oxi” and to all who fought for freedom and dignity. Across Melbourne, a series of memorial events, church services,...

NBA fans go into meltdown as Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo gets away with 'legitimately the worst travel' ever

By ALEX RASKIN, US SPORTS NEWS EDITOR Published: 11:59 EDT, 29 October 2025 | Updated: 14:01 EDT, 29 October 2025 NBA officials have re-emphasized traveling violations in recent years, but comprehensive oversight remains elusive. Take the...

Sam’s Club shoppers race to buy new $29 appetizer perfect for entertaining during the holidays

WITH the holiday season quickly approaching, if your calendar is fastly filling up with events you’ve offered to host, you’ve come to the right place. Friendsgivings might typically mean sliders, cookies and plenty of soda options, but now,...

The world’s best islands to visit in 2026, according to Condé Nast Traveller

Islands are the ideal holiday destination. They’re self-contained so you can get to know them and the locals pretty well during your trip, and in most cases they come with gorgeous beaches – worth exploring whether it’s sunny or freezing cold....

Greeks travel abroad more often, opt for shorter European getaways

Visitors walk outside the British Museum in London. [AP] Greeks are traveling abroad more often, though for shorter stays, according to the latest industry data. The trend points to a growing preference for nearby destinations with easy access and...

Greek Oxi Day marked with parade along Danforth Avenue

The Greek Community of Toronto’s annual Oxi Day Parade took place along Danforth Avenue on the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 26. Photo by Alan Shackleton. The Toronto Greek Community’s annual Oxi Day Parade was held on Sunday, Oct. 26, along Danforth...

Radisson Hotel Group to Expand in Greece with New Eretria Resort

Luciano Scarfone, Pygmalion Capital’s Investment Director; Elie Milky, Radisson’s Vice President of Development for Greece, Cyprus, the Middle East, and North Africa; Vassilis Themelidis, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ Regional Director for South &...

Forget Santorini: discover Greece’s hidden gem

For most Israelis travelling to Greece, the route is quite clear: Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Zakynthos, Corfu, Mykonos or Lefkada. A plane lands, a ferry waits, and the holiday begins among crowded beaches and familiar souvenir shops. But...

What is wine tourism? An expert shares how it’s changing the way we vacation

Wine tourism is no longer just about tasting a few local vintages. I was planning a European itinerary and realised that vineyards, cellar doors and wine tasting events now form a natural part of the modern holiday. Curious to understand this...

Council of State Approval Restarts Building Activity in Greece

Photo source: Environment Ministry Greece’s Council of State has given the green light for the country’s new environmental compensation framework, paving the way for thousands of pending building permits to move forward and signaling the restart...