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2 days ago · Aphrodite ( / ˌæfrəˈdaɪtiː / ⓘ, AF-rə-DY-tee) [3] is an ancient Greek goddess associated with love, lust, beauty, pleasure, passion, procreation, and as her syncretized Roman goddess counterpart Venus, desire, sex, fertility, prosperity, and victory.
2 days ago · The Greek genocide (Greek: Γενοκτονία των Ελλήνων, romanized: Genoktonía ton Ellínon), which included the Pontic genocide, was the systematic killing of the Christian Ottoman Greek population of Anatolia which was carried out mainly during World War I and its aftermath (1914–1922) on the basis of their religion and ethnicity.
5 days ago · Here’s all the best attractions in the Greek Islands that you should know about. 1. Ionian Sea. If sailing through the Ionian Sea isn’t on your bucket list, it’s time to grab a pen. Picture this: you’re on a yacht, the wind in your hair, navigating through islands like Corfu, Zakynthos, and Lefkada.
2 days ago · This Greek island group is the most accessible from Athens. Many wealthy Athenians as well as Greek and international artists prefer to visit the islands of this group. Hydra, in particular, is a famous sanctuary for poets, writers and filmmakers, including Leonard Cohen and Axel Jensen.
5 days ago · Giannis Antetokounmpo led Greece to an impressive 109-82 win against the Dominican Republic on Wednesday in the Olympic qualifying tournament in Athens. In just 18 minutes he finished with 32 points on 11-for-11 shooting, two rebounds, two assists, two steals, and an epic blocked shot that made all the highlight reels on social media.
1 hour ago · All this amazing food and drink is on a unique veranda overlooking the sea of Spetses, in a beautiful historic building that dominates the island. It is also worth staying and visiting the hotel for coffee, food, and drink, as there are other options beyond On The Verandah. Info: Poseidonion Hotel, Spetses, tel. 22980 74553.
6 days ago · The number of Greek students studying at European institutions is increasing along with EU support for educational exchange. In addition, nearly 5,000 Greeks are studying in the United States, about half of whom are in graduate school. Greek per capita student representation in the US (one every 2,200) is among the highest in Europe. See also
