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BBC Reports from Arta in Epirus about Greek Families Leaving the Capital

BBC's Mark Lowen roams throughout Greece sending reports from the ground to describe the actual situation of the country affected by crisis.  His latest report titled "Greece sees exodus from city to country life'" is from Pahikalamos village in...

Severe Weather Hits Greece's Epirus Region on Sunday

A weather system bringing severe storms to western Greece hit the region of Arta particularly hard on Sunday, causing widespread flooding in homes and along area roadways. Heavy rainfall caused the Bousis River to burst its banks and flood cropland,...

One Dead as Heavy Storms Hit Parts of Epirus and Corfu (video)

One person died and extensive damage was caused by the heavy storms that hit parts of north-western Greece on Saturday. In Corfu a 55-year old tourist died when his car was swept away by the rushing waters in the Perivoli...

Historic Bridge in Arta to Be Rebuilt After Collapse

The Greek Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Spirtzis announced today, February 2 that it is technically feasible to restore the historic bridge in Plaka, Arta which collapsed on Sunday due to bad weather conditions. Spirtzis immediately traveled to...

Historic Bridge of Plaka, Arta Collapses Due to Heavy Rains [video]

The incessant rain fall in all four prefectures of Epirus has created serious damages and problems to infrastructure, crops and flooding in basements, shops and farms. The historic bridge of Plaka collapsed due to heavy rains that hit the area...

Barbarian Invasions in Central Greece During the Byzantine Era

Barbarian invasions in Greece during the Byzantine era were common, with mostly Albanian and Slav tribes settling in the fertile plains of Thessaly

108-Year-Old Greek Yiayia Prays For the Whole World Every Day

At 108 years of age, a Greek yiayia, or grandmother, named Anthi Katsouli stands in her yard every single day and prays for the entire world. Born in the village of Katarraktis in the region of Arta in Epirus in...

Autumn on Mainland Greece at Its Best: Must Do Trips

A Must To Do Trip Visit Mailand Greece during Autumn and experienced at its best, because its beauty nature is magical at this season!

Nine Magnificent Museums Showcasing Greece’s Cultural Heritage

Greece is full of museums that showcase the gems of the country's unique and unforgettable cultural heritage through various themes.

Greeks Revolted More than 100 Times Before the War of Independence

Greek revolt until the War of Independence started as early as 1481, with Greeks taking arms against the Ottomans 123 times until 1821

Theodoriana: The Fairy Tale Greek Village with the Double Waterfall

The breathtaking village of Theodoriana, nestled in the Tzoumerka mountain range in Greece, looks like something out of a fairy tale.

Meet Babis Bizas, the Greek Who Is ‘The World’s Most Traveled Person’

Babis Bizas is the ''world’s most traveled person'' according to the Guinness Book of Records. The adventurer travels over 300 days a year.

Caviar Made in Greece Makes Breakthrough in European Markets

Excellent quality caviar; produced in Epirus, north-western Greece, is the only enterprise of its kind in the country. A company called Thesauri, of the meat production and processing VIKI Group, has pioneered sturgeon farming and caviar production in Greece. It produces...

Odd and Unusual Christmas Traditions Found Throughout Greece

Christmas time is not merely an important celebration for Christians and Greeks, but rather bears a deeper and more complex meaning evident in Greek traditions, since several differing customs are an integral part of this annual celebration. Greece is full...

Try Wine-Tasting at Metsovo, an Experience Like No Other

Metsovo, a traditional town perched on Mount Pindos in the Epirus region, is known as an ideal destination all year round offering a wide range of tastes and experiences. The area is particularly known for its cheese products, spearheaded...