Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Greece

Why Greek Pistachios Taste Like Sunlight

Arthur Butler

Greece’s world-famous pistachios from Aegina — their heritage, flavor, health benefits, and how they elevate sweet and savory dishes.

Five Million Euros for a Bridge Between Zeus and Isis

Manuel Santos

The gods of Olympus must be amused. After centuries of abandonment, plundering, earthquakes, and biblical downpours, ancient Dion — the once-sacred city of Zeus — is finally being saved from water. Again. The Ministry of Culture announced that anti-flood works in the archaeological site are now entering their grand finale. The price tag? A modest […]

Greek Islands Demand Tourist Fees

Iorgos Pappas

South Aegean island municipalities joined forces to demand legislation allowing local visitor contribution fees.

The Parthenon Emerges: Athens’ Eternal Temple Breathes Again

Kostas Raptis

On a crisp October morning, Athenians and travelers alike looked up at the Acropolis and blinked: the Parthenon had shed its steel skin. For the first time in decades, that ancient temple stood unmasked. What was once permanently half-hidden by scaffolding now revealed itself whole — a fleeting miracle of marble and light. For the […]

Cretan Flavors Take Over Syntagma

Victoria Udrea

From October 13–18, 2025, the heart of Athens hosts the “Flavors of Mylopotamos – Flavors of Crete” event at Syntagma Metro.

Autumn Showers Sweep Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Greece sees brief autumn rains followed by clear skies and mild temperatures — perfect for late-season island travelers.