Rick Steves’ Europe: The sips and sounds of a Greek taverna

In Greece there’s no better spot to “go Greek” than at the local taverna. It doesn’t matter if I’m snuggled into the car-free island of Hydra, perched above an ...
NPR

What Kimmel and Colbert can learn from ancient comedians who ticked off their leaders

President Trump's celebration of Jimmy Kimmel's (now brief) and Stephen Colbert's (still happening) removal from the air — along with his calls for canceling other late-night comedians — may feel very ...
Greek City Times

The Best Greek One-Liners

If you grew up in a Greek household chances are that you have heard more than your share of classic one-liners, whether it be from your pappou, yiayia, father, mother, your theo or thea. Developed ...
The Daily Beast

No, Tom Hanks Did Not Flee to Greece to Avoid Pedophilia Charges, You Sickos

On Monday morning, while doomscrolling past the news of the day, I came across a rare, non-portentous item: a photo of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. The Hollywood couple was captured awkwardly balancing ...
New York Post

Greek island with almost no dementia follows a twist on the Mediterranean diet — the 2 drinks they love

You’ve probably heard of the so-called “blue zones” — five areas in the world that longevity expert Dan Buettner identified as having residents who routinely live to be over 100. They are Okinawa, ...
The Indian Express

Sean Abbott describes Konstas as funny, unfazed and someone the stump mics will love for his banter

An ABC cricket podcast claims Sam Konstas might be set to become the youngest Australian batsman to debut since Ian Craig in 1953. Craig was 17 years 239 days old. Konstas’ exuberance was apparent ...
PBS

The History of Greek Theater

A notable figure who blazed the trail for Greek tragedy was a man named Thespis. A poet and actor, Thespis began to act out individual characters by switching between different masks. In its earliest ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Michael Mosley found dead on Greek island, Clare Bailey Mosley pays tribute to 'wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant' husband

In short: The body of UK TV presenter Michael Mosley has been found on the Greek island of Symi after he went missing while on holiday with his wife. The 67-year-old was last seen on Wednesday ...
Reuters

Greek economy surges after decade of pain

ATHENS April 18 (Reuters) - A decade ago, Greece was in the throes of a devastating debt crisis marked by years of austerity, hardship and unrest. Now, officials and investors say 2024 could be the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Funny You Should Ask’ Host Jon Kelley Reups With Allen Media Group

Kelley will also executive produce new programming for AMG under the deal. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group has cut a new overall deal with Jon Kelley, the host of the ...