• HISTORY
    15 July 2023: This day in history

    1099: City of Jerusalem is captured and plundered by Christian forces during the First Crusade 1381: John Ball, a leader in the Peasants’ Revolt, is hung, drawn and quartered in the presence of Richard II of England 1410: Battle of Grunwald (First Battle of Tannenburg, Battle of Žalgiris), one of Medieval Europe’s largest battles during Poland-Lithuanian Teutonic War. Polish King Władysław […]

  • GREEKS ABROAD
    Diplomatic moves by UN and EU for resumption of Cyprus talks

    Diplomatic moves by UN and EU for resumption of Cyprus talks. Recognising Turkey’s key role within the framework of efforts to break the current deadlock, the UN and the EU make moves as regards the Cyprus problem with a view to achieving the resumption of the negotiations. Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, appears to be […]

  • HISTORY
    14 July 2023: This day in history

    1789: Bastille Day – the French Revolution begins with the storming of the Bastille Prison in Paris (now celebrated as France’s national day) 1798: US Sedition Act prohibits “false, scandalous & malicious” writing against government 1850: 1st public demonstration of ice made by refrigeration by Florida physician John Gorrie 1933: All non-Nazi parties are banned in Germany 1941: 6,000 Lithuanian Jews […]

  • INTERVIEWS
    Vefa Alexiadou-The Grand Dame Of Greek Cuisine

    Interview: Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) In the world of culinary delights, one name stands tall as the unrivaled authority on Greek cookery: Vefa Alexiadou. With her profound passion and unmatched expertise, she has enchanted countless palates and brought the vibrant flavors of Greece to every corner of the globe. Through her celebrated books, adorned […]