Category: Greece

Greece Rescues Hundreds of Migrants Adrift on Fishing Boat

ATHENS—Greece rescued hundreds of migrants on Tuesday after the fishing boat they were traveling on issued a distress signal off the island of Crete, the coast guard said. A spokesperson for the coast guard cited survivors as saying about 400 to 500 people were on board. Two cargo ships, one navy frigate, and one tanker…


Greek Island Estate Exudes Tranquility

This alluring estate is located on the Greek island of Tinos in the South Aegean Sea. Comprised of a main house and two separate guest accommodations, all crafted of native stone, this 5,305-square-foot property is ideal for large families or owners who enjoy entertaining. The buildings on the property were hand-crafted by artisans using native stone,…


A Greek Islands Destination Cooking Class 1, in Santorini | Documentary

Award-winning host, lifestyle journalist, and Greco-Roman beauty Cynthia Daddona explores a gourmet cooking class and famous sites on the beautiful Greek island of Santorini. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films Follow EpochTV on…


Man Drowns as Storms Batter Greek Island of Crete

ATHENS, Greece—A man drowned and there are reports of missing people as storms batter Crete, causing rivers to overflow and flooding locations across Greece’s biggest island on Saturday. The worst damage seems to have been done in the seaside town of Agia Pelagia, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) northwest of Iraklio, Crete’s largest city. This…


A Mythical Villa

Perched on a dramatic hillside overlooking Spinalonga Island and Elounda Bay near Agios Nikolaos, Villa Phaedra is a fusion of elegance and incredible nature. This spacious villa on Crete’s north shore offers awe-inspiring vistas and serenity against a backdrop of ancient myths. The upper-level master suite in the main house features its own private balcony…


Liquid Gold: From the Mediterranean to the Midwest | Documentary

A group of Midwesterners travels to Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, to learn life-changing lessons from olive oil maker Eugene Ladopoulos about slowing down, eating for pleasure, and connecting with others. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original…


The Best of Greece

I was in Athens, at a rooftop restaurant under a floodlit Acropolis, marveling at how a Greek salad never gets boring. It was the last day of a long trip. I was reviewing, as I always do after completing an itinerary, how effectively my time was spent. I had kept my focus more on seeing…


Global Conflicts Lead Back to Russia and China

Commentary Ukraine is grabbing the headlines, but military conflicts are flaring up around the globe, many of which are tied to China, Russia, or both. Of the 32 armed conflicts reported in 2021, the majority are still going on. Ethiopia’s Tigray region has been in a state of civil war since November 2020. China has…


Greece Is Fast Becoming the China of Europe

Commentary If you were asked to compare a European country to China, what country would you name? Belarus, perhaps. After all, the landlocked country in Eastern Europe is ruled by Alexander Lukashenko, an authoritarian who shares a close friendship with another authoritarian named Xi Jinping. What about Greece? Yes, Greece, the home of the cradle of Western civilization….


British Airline Passenger Faces Charges in Greece

THESSALONIKI, Greece—A British man has been charged in Greece with several offenses after his flight from London to Cyprus was diverted, authorities said. One of the charges, a felony, is endangering transportation and passenger and crew safety. The charges were pressed after the 22-year-old man faced a prosecutor Saturday. The easyJet flight to Paphos, Cyprus,…