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Ancient Greece
Ancient Statue of the God Apollo Uncovered at Philippi, Greece
Students at the archaeological site of Philippi, northern Greece uncovered a marble head of a statue believed to belong to God Apollo, the Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday.
Archaeologists say the statue dates back to the 2nd or early...
Greece
The Ten Most Beautiful Lakes in Greece
Lakes in Greece go under-appreciated because of the country's wealth of beaches and islands, but Greek lakes are surely enchanting and worth a visit!
Culture
The Fascinating History of Thessaloniki White Tower
Residents of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, often use its White Tower as a point of reference when giving directions in the city.
Animals
Bear Freed From Illegal Trap by Greek, Albanian Wildlife Groups
An adult female bear was freed from an illegal trap after the successful collaboration of Greek and Albanian authorities and wildlife organizations, it was reported on Thursday.
Weighing almost two hundred pounds (approximately ninety kilograms), the five-year-old bear managed to...
Animals
Majestic Swans Make Kerkini Lake in Greece Their Home for Winter
Dozens of migratory swans have arrived from northern Europe to the Kerkini Lake in northern Greece this week for the winter months.
Environment
Northern Lights Dazzle in Appearance Over Northern Greece
The northern lights lit up much of Thessaloniki, Serres, Xanthi, and other cities in northern Greece on Sunday in a rare spectacle so far away from the North Pole.
The rare phenomenon was also observed in neighboring Bulgaria and Turkey.
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Greece
Nymphaio, the Fairy-Tale Village of Northern Greece
Nymphaio is a stunning village, often ranked amongst the most beautiful, located just outside Florina in West Macedonia, Greece.
Greek News
Large Wildfire Rages in North-Eastern Greece Near Alexandroupoli
On Saturday, the authorities in north-eastern Greece evacuated the residents of at least eight villages near the city of Alexandroupoli. The following day, efforts to control the blaze continued.
The Greek fire department reported that over 130 firefighters, supported by...
Greek News
The Great Fire of Thessaloniki that Completely Changed the City
The Great Fire of Thessaloniki, which broke out on August 18, 1917, completely changed the city's appearance and path of development. This catastrophe was one of the most decisive factors that determined what the city looks like today. The...
Greek News
Halkidiki: Greece’s Peninsula Boasts Stunning Beaches
Halkidiki is an often overlooked peninsula in Northern Greece perfect for international tourists looking for a nature filled getaway.