Courtesy of Sofatzis family The priest’s Catholic mother, who was born in England, and Greek Orthodox father, who was born on the Greek island of Limnos, agreed before their marriage to baptize ...

Dan Briden looks at the remarkable pedigrees of the two-year-olds under the care of Aidan O'Brien this season. Half-sister to 2000 Guineas winner Gleneagles (128), Irish 1000 Guineas winner ...

With fall just settling in and the hassles associated with summer travel dwindling, September is the perfect time for a getaway. By now, most tourists will have made their way out of popular ...

Finding the best Greek island can be a challenge for even the most experienced travellers, but luckily a cruise makes it easy to island hop so you don’t have to settle for just one. You could ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Dimitris Boulotis is the Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Limnos, responsible for Public and International Relations and Manolis Ioannidis is an islander with a deep knowledge of what happened in ...

The Greek island paradise of Lemnos is an alluring blend of natural beauty, history, and off-the-beaten-path charm. Lemnos, drenched in the bright Aegean sunshine, is home to gorgeous beaches with ...

Beyond her role as a reporter, she remains a proud Greek Australian. Three of her grandparents are from the island of Limnos, while her Pappou is from the island of Samos. She treasures the ...

The Malta International Fireworks Festival is held annually at the end of April. The best local companies create a truly unforgettable show in the sky. This event commemorates Malta's ascension into ...

One of the most important holidays in Greece, Holy Week, called Megali Evdomada, starts on Palm Sunday and lasts till Easter Sunday. Greek Easer is an elevating spiritual celebration, culminating with ...

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