Travel
Festivals
Naoussa: Greece’s Unique Carnival of Myth, Tragedy and Joy
Greece's rich history of traditions comes alive during the Carnival season, a time when ancient customs and modern celebrations come together. Among these, the Carnival of Naoussa has a special place. It highlights the depth of Greece's cultural heritage...
Africa
$183B Seaside Mega City in Egypt Set to Rival Mediterranean Hotspots
A $183 billion seaside mega city, New Alamein, in Egypt, is touted to become the crown jewel of the Mediterranean, luring tourists away from traditional European holiday destinations such as Greece, Italy and Spain.
Nestled along the sparkling north coast,...
Greek News
Greece Among Top 5 Holiday Destinations, Says Hospitality Giant Accor
Greece is in the top 5 Southern Europe holiday destinations for those planning getaways this year, with Athens also listed among the top 'shoulder season' picks, according to French hospitality giant Accor.
According to Accor's 2024 European trends report, intra-European...
Animals
Aegean Airlines Faces Criticism After Lost Kitten Incident
Greece's flagship travel provider Aegean Airlines has issued a response following the disappearance of a kitten on a flight from Chania Airport, Crete to Munich Airport, Germany via Athens.
As relayed by the kitten's owner, she arrived at Chania Airport...
Greek News
A Destination for the Rich? Luxury Travel in Greece Seen Soaring
Greece's luxury travel industry is seen soaring to $2.7 billion by 2030, according to a report published recently by Travel and Tour World.
In 2020, the value of Greece’s high-end travel sector was estimated at approximately $767.8 million. By 2030,...
Greek News
Greece Offers Fast-Track Visa for Turkish Tourists to 10 Islands
Greece is offering fast-track visas for Turkish tourists to ten Eastern Aegean islands in a ground-breaking move that would increase tourist flows and promote the people-to-people relationship.
The move that was agreed upon at the meeting between Greek Prime Minster...
Environment
Haliacmon, Greece’s Stunning Longest River
Nestled in the heart of Greece's rugged landscape lies the Haliacmon River. Known to modern Greeks as ''Aliakmonas'', this river has been the nation’s silent witness. Have you ever wondered what stories the longest river in Greece could tell...
Greek News
Greek Island of Syros Voted as Top Destination for Solo Travellers
The town of Ermoupolis on the Greek island of Syros was ranked as the friendliest city in Europe for solo travelers.
According to the popular tourist website booking.com, which uses millions of reviews every year to rank destinations, Ermoupolis tops every...
Culture
Anafiotika, the Hidden Island of Athens
The tiny, scenic neighborhood of Anafiotika tucked above the Plaka, just below the Acropolis, is often overlooked by visitors to Athens
Environment
Vikos Gorge: The Greek Grand Canyon
The Vikos Gorge is known as the "Greek Grand Canyon" because of its dizzying cliffs and stunning heights.
Technology
‘Floating’ Hyperloop Train Hits a Record-Breaking Speed of 387MPH
For more than 100 years, people have been using airplanes to make their trips within a country much quicker. But what if you could board a train that could take you to your destination even faster than a regular...
Greek News
Former Leper Colony of Spinalonga, Crete Gets a Makeover
The former leper colony of Spinalonga just off the coast of Crete is being restored to create exhibition spaces, the Greek Culture Ministry announced recently.
The restoration of the buildings of the Leprosy Hospital is part of the ministry’s promotion...
Greek News
Nonstop Flights to Greece From 7 US Cities This Summer
The 2024 season will be a great one for direct flights from the US to Greece, as seven different airports and cities in the US offer nonstop flights to Athens. This includes Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia, New York,...
Europe
How Transnistria’s Tiraspol Got Its Ancient Greek Name
Located on the eastern bank of the Dniester River, Tiraspol was named after the ancient Greek name for Dniester.
Greek church
Five Breathtaking Greek Island Monasteries Built on Cliffs
In older times, Greek monks were trying to build monasteries in places that were hidden or difficult to access in order to protect them from bandits, invaders, and conquerors.