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Lilacs in Bloom: Nature’s Hymn to Easter in Greece
In Greece, Easter is not only a spiritual celebration but also a season when nature, too, takes part—through the blooming of ...
‘An ecocide’: How olive oil giants are using a mega dam to intensify production in Portugal
Environmentalists have condemned the unchecked spread of monoculture plantations in Alentejo. View on euronews ...
Greek Reporter6d
Greek Scientists Develop Method to Predict When Pollen Will Trigger Allergies
Greek researchers have developed models to accurately predict when olive and oak pollen will cause seasonal allergies.
Lifehacker15d
'Yassou' Makes Veggie-Forward Greek Cooking Accessible
Every time I see a newly budding tree or a daffodil leaping out ... like The Cheeses of Greece, and The Path of the Olive. These sections give welcome insight into the culture, and whets your ...
timesnownews21d
Meet The 4,000-Year-Old Olive Tree That Witnessed The Rise And Fall Of Alexander The Great; Why Is This Tree Culturally So Important?
It is this regenerative ability that acts as its biological safeguard and ensures that it lives long. The olive tree has been deeply woven in Greek history and mythology. In ancient times, olive ...
Bloomberg L.P.22d
Greece Offers Vital Lessons for Europe in Defense Spending
Greece has a long rivalry with its former imperial neighbor over sovereign rights in the island-dotted waters that separate them. Despite being NATO allies, their forces infamously came close to ...
PBS24d
Ancient Greece: History and Documentaries About Ancient Greek Civilization, Mythology, and Art
The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from ...
Jacaranda FM24d
Five fascinating facts about Greek olive oil
The Greek island of Crete, where some of the world's best olive oil is made, is home to one of the oldest olive trees that still bears fruit. The Olive Tree of Vouves is thought to be at least ...
The Georgia Straight25d
Top 7 Best Greek Olive Oil in 2025
The distinctive weather and soil conditions in Greece provide a perfect setting for olive tree cultivation, leading to the production of superior-quality olive oil. When it comes to choosing the ...
Greek City Times25d
The Olive Tree of Vouves: Crete’s 4,000-Year-Old Living Legend
In the quiet village of Ano Vouves on the Greek island of Crete stands a natural marvel: the Olive Tree of Vouves, estimated to be 4,000 years old. With a gnarled trunk stretching over 12 meters in ...
Greek City Times25d
Montreal Marks Greek Independence Day with Vibrant Parade
Montreal’s Greek community filled the streets of Park Extension with pride and celebration on Sunday, March 23, 2025, as the city’s annual Greek Independence Day parade brought the weekend’s ...
Forbes25d
Meet The 4,000-Year-Old Olive Tree That Saw The Rise And Fall Of Alexander The Great’s Empire—A Biologist Explains
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the world of biology.