Epirus
Animals
Mother Bear and Her Two Cubs Shot Dead in Greece
A mother bear and her two cubs have been shot dead near Konitsa in Greece’s Epirus region.
The incident was reported to Arcturos, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of brown bears, on Sunday after the lifeless bodies were...
Greece
Metsovo: The Greek Winter Gem of Lakes, Forests and Ski Resorts
Metsovo is a renowned mountainside town straddling the Pindus mountain range where Epirus converges with western Macedonia and Thessaly.
Standing at an altitude of 1,156 metres and overlooking a steep valley below, it ranks as one of the pre-eminent winter...
Greek News
Papingo: One of the Most Picturesque Villages in Greece
Perched very near the end of Vikos Gorge, picturesque Papingo consists of two villages, Megalo Papingo and Mikro Papingo, or Greater Papingo and Lesser Papingo
Greece
The Greek Ghost Village of Epirus That Resisted Tyranny
Paleo Mavronoros, an abandoned village in the Greek province of Epirus, has a long history of valiant resistance to tyrannical overlords and unique beauty all its own.
Epirus, in the north-western corner of Greece is one of the country’s best-kept...
Culture
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...
Culture
UNESCO Adds Zagori in Greece to Its World Heritage List
The Zagori region of Greece which includes small stone villages known as Zagorochoria was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List on Tuesday.
The announcement was made at the World Heritage Committee's 45th session taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Zagori in...
Culture
Zagori, Greece Vies for UNESCO Cultural Landscape Status
The region of Zagori, in Epirus, Greece is among the candidates to be assigned the prestigious status as UNESCO's World Cultural Landscape.
Zagori is an awe-inspiring natural landscape with an incredibly well-preserved network of 46 villages, featuring national parks, a...
Celebrities
Bulgari Family Visits Their Ancestral Village in Greece
The Bulgari family visited their ancestral village of Paramythia in Epirus, where the world-famous jewelry house made its first steps in 1870.
Nicola Bulgari, grandson of Sotirios Bulgari, who founded the luxury brand (Bvlgari), visited the memorial sites of his...
Ancient Greece
The Best-Preserved Ancient Greek House Today
In Greece, the best preserved ancient houses from the Classical and Hellenistic periods can be found in the ancient city of Orraon or Horreum in Epirus.
There are four well-preserved buildings of the late Classical period, namely three private houses...
Greece
Epirus Riviera: Crystal Clear Waters and Secret Coves of the Ionian Sea
The coasts of the Greek mainland hide a multitude of mesmerizing locations promising unforgettable moments to fortunate travelers. The Epirus Riviera in the northwestern corner of Greece just opposite Corfu is undoubtedly one of these magnificent places, with amazing...