Philip Chrysopoulos

Athens

Writer at Greek Reporter

Journalist

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Articles

The Ring of Legendary King Minos: A Tale of Intrigue and Deception

2 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Philip Chrysopoulos

The story of the ring known as the “Ring of King Minos” sounds like a tale made in Hollywood. It is a mix of ancient Greek history, mythology, and a plot involving a poor boy, a cunning priest, an English archaeologist, and hidden treasure. The story begins in 1928, when a boy, Michalis Papadakis (1918-1974), accidentally found a ring at the archaeological site of Knossos.
The 3,000-Year-Old Ancient Greek Vine of Pausanias

3 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Philip Chrysopoulos

When ancient Greek geographer Pausanias sat down to rest beneath the shade of the giant vine, he was unaware it was probably the oldest in the world. It was approximately 160 AD when Pausanias (110-180 AD) enjoyed the shade of the ancient vine (Vitis vinifera) in the modern-day Peloponnesian community of Sella Pagrati on the Tripoli-Kalavryta national highway.
The History of Wine in Ancient Greece

3 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Philip Chrysopoulos

The recorded history of wine in Ancient Greece begins around the 15th century BC, while viticulture appears to have existed as early as the Neolithic era, 6,500 years ago. Ancient Greece is also the place where modern wine culture began, as wine consumption stopped being solely a sacred act, as it had been when priests and rulers controlled the vineyards.
Greek Car Industry: A History of Success, Failure, and Abandonment

3 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Philip Chrysopoulos

In the post-war years, there was most certainly a Greek car industry. It was small, enjoying minor successes, but it was also marred by regulations, lack of infrastructure, and government intervention. Ultimately, it was abandoned due to EU rules and general State indifference. There were definitely some brilliant engineers who had been around since the 1950s, investors with great aspirations, and entrepreneurs with money and vision involved.
EU Demands Greece Repay €670 Million in Massive Farm Subsidy Scandal

3 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Philip Chrysopoulos

The EU has ordered Greece to return approximately €670 million in farmer subsidies disbursed over the past 15 years due to widespread misappropriation of funds. Multiple irregularities have been identified in the system used to calculate agricultural subsidies, along with a general lack of oversight in how these funds were distributed. Illegal actions have also been reported involving funds allocated for rural development programs intended to promote Greek agricultural products.
Egypt Plans Mega Tourism City Near Saint Catherine Monastery in Sinai

3 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Philip Chrysopoulos

The area around the historic Greek Orthodox Monastery of Saint Catherine of Mount Sinai is to be developed into a tourist city, according to completed plans of the Egyptian government. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli says the development project is known as the Great Transfiguration and includes an airport, hotels, services, restaurants, shops, and a residential neighborhood in the surrounding area of the monastery. الافتتاح أكتوبر المقبل..
Missolonghi Garden of Heroes Inducted into European Route of Historic Gardens

3 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Philip Chrysopoulos

The Missolonghi Garden of Heroes has earned the distinction of being inducted in the European Route of Historic Gardens. “The sacred city of Missolonghi has opened a new chapter of international extroversion.
Greece’s Top Court Rules Adoption by Married Same-Sex Couples Constitutional

4 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Philip Chrysopoulos

Greece’s Grand Plenary of the Council of State ruled by majority the right of adoption for married same-sex couples as their marriage is constitutional, as established by law 5089/2024. While the Greek State legalized same-sex marriage, the issue of adoption had been challenged by three associations. Now the Council of State decision extends the rights of same-sex married couples to adopt children based on law 5089/2024 on “equality in civil marriage and amendment of the Civil Code”.
Saint Catherine Monastery Ownership Dispute Draws Greek Delegation to Egypt

4 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Philip Chrysopoulos

The recent Egyptian court decision on the status of the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Saint Catherine of Sinai has Greece reacting by sending a delegation to Cairo on Monday. According to a decision of an Egyptian court, the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine of Sinai, the surrounding area and all the properties it owns in Egypt pass into the hands of the Egyptian State. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the threat to the monastery is a rumor.
2,000-Year-Old Letters Show Ancient Greek Life Was Surprisingly Relatable

4 weeks ago | greekreporter.com | Philip Chrysopoulos

Correspondence on an ancient Greek letter that was eaten by mice is certainly one of the funniest anecdotal archaeological findings. There is also a message scratched on a wooden tablet telling the recipient to kill the person who delivered it. One would have to wonder if the recipient indeed murdered the messenger. The letter eaten by mice was sent by a man named Epharmostos to his brother Zenon (who is mentioned in another letter that was found) between 257 and 248 BC. It reads: “Greetings.