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35th River Party at Aliakmonas

The thousands of visitors who flock each year to the banks of the Aliakmonas river in Imathia, seem to confirm that this river party is the best Greek camping fest within the summer. This year it takes place from...

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...

Kastoria: The Lakeside Gem of Northwestern Greece

Kastoria is a beautiful lakeside city in northwestern Greece famous for its fur and leather trade and its rich history that goes as far back as Byzantium

Monster Catfish Caught in Greek Lake (photos)

Greek fishermen have caught a colossal 185-pound (83 kilogram) wels catfish at Lake Polyfytos, near Kozani, northern Greece. Professional fishermen Nikos Kourtidis and Haris Bountios, caught the 2.30 meter (7.5 feet) fish, after a long struggle. "There is plenty of big...

Magnificent Video of Fog-Covered Polyphytos Bridge in Northern Greece

The beautiful landscape of Lake Polyphytos and its bridge near the northern Greek city of Kozani, is captured in a time-lapse video recorded last weekend. The bridge; constructed in 1975, is one of the longest in Greece, with a length of...

Eco-Festival in Kalochori Lagoon with the Company of Pink Flamingos

The Eco-festival of Gallikos River overlooking Kalochori lagoon, near Thessaloniki was held on Sunday. The main feature of the eco-festival was the pink flamingoes and other water birds. The festival which was held for seventh consecutive year by the managing...

6 Earthquakes in Greece Caused by Human Activity

Geologists have tracked down hundreds of quakes worldwide caused by people and the projects that set them off. From mining projects to oil and gas operations, human activity has set off earthquakes around the world and in many geological settings. The...

River Party with Live Music at Nestorio, Northern Greece

The 39th River party at Nestorio, Kastoria started on Wednesday on the banks of Aliakmonas river in a green valley that crosses the river. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the party, which is one of the major music...

38th River Party Festival in Nestorio, Kastoria Kicks off on Wednesday

The 38th River Party - Greece's longest running outdoor camping and music festival - opens its gates on the banks of the Aliakmonas River on Wednesday in Nestorio, Kastoria. The festival spans five days, from August 3-7, featuring Greek...

Four Greek Music Festivals that Will Rock You

Even though Greek Music Festivals were not really popular back in the day, it appears that they have recently become rather popular. Every year, music festivals are a topic of conversation for young Greeks who await and plan for...