Sift the flour with the baking powder and soda and mix through the cinnamon and cloves. In a mixing bowl add the sugar, olive oil, wine, orange and lemon zests and beat till well combined. Slowly ...

The Greek coastguard has caused the deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean over a three-year period, witnesses say, including nine who were deliberately thrown into the water.

Our latest collection of Greek recipes includes the classics and modern twists on old favourites. Greek recipes are all about sharing. Breaking bread with friends and family over long lunches of ...

The Ancient Greeks took their entertainment very seriously and used drama as a way of investigating the world they lived in, and what it meant to be human. The three genres of drama were comedy ...

Greek cities had beautiful temples with stone columns and statues, and open-air theatres where people sat to watch plays. Image caption, Ancient Greek ruins of the Temple of Apollo and theatre in ...

Eventually, nine muses were identified, covering every branch of the arts, in the ancient Greek poet Hesiod’s introduction to Theogony, his epic poem about mythical stories and characters (circa ...

Three different designs of ancient Greek columns. The Greeks believed that the secret to making a great building was maths. They carefully designed and measured their buildings, making sure they ...

Baklava, ergolavi (almond crescent cookies) and koulourakia (lightly sweetened cookie twists), among other sweets, will be sold at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral 11 a.m.-7 p ...

Greece has emerged from controversial bailout programmes that came with years of austerity - here's a very quick guide on why this happened. In 2008 the world's worst financial crisis in almost 80 ...

Experience Greek Fest 2024 Thursday through Sunday with free admission! Enjoy Greek dance shows, Church tours, live music, ...

Kourambiethes: Greek wedding cookies with butter, toasted almonds and dusted with powdered sugar. › Koulourakia: Twisted butter cookies, a delicious accompaniment to a cup of coffee.