Greece

Greece's Environment and Energy Ministry received the first electric cars and bicycles that will be used exclusively by the ministry's staff on Friday. Environment and Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis stated "We have an ambitious green agenda and we must prove...

Angel Kouda, 49, doesn’t use a car anymore to drive to work at a video store in her western Athens neighborhood. Like many other Greeks, she’s taken to a bicycle, partly out of necessity because of a crushing economic...

Even today, travelers to Greece can still find many hidden treasure destinations which retain their almost unspoiled beauty, such as the island of Trizonia.

In the middle of the west coast of Naxos south of the island's capital, Chora, there are two neighboring beaches or seaside settlements that are ideal destinations for your summer vacation. Located 5km from Naxos Town, Agios Prokopios beach is...

A private island available to rent in Greece, named Pegassus Island, is one of the most luxurious holiday getaways in the world. 

Hydra has long been a destination for artists, musicians, and free spirits inspired by its stunning natural beauty and vibrant port town.

Jeff Koons, one of the world's most famous contemporary artist, adorned the Greek island of Hydra with his own version of an ancient Greek temple of Apollo. The iconic American artist transformed the Slaughterhouse, an art space located just outside...

The Prefecture of Central Macedonia on Monday announced plans for the redesign of Thessaloniki’s shoreline, plans that include botanical gardens and swimming pools in the sea. The Governor of Central Macedonia, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, announced in a press conference the vision...

British filmmaker Bettany Hughes, who shot a fascinating  documentary series in Greece, spoke of her great love for the country and its people

In another shocking move by Turkey and the Turkish-backed regime in occupied northern Cyprus, the street in the occupied town of Varosha which had been named after American President John F. Kennedy has now been renamed Semih Sancar Avenue. Coming...

Brilliant technology entrepreneur Elon Musk is now looking to have his brainchild company Tesla, Inc. branch out further into Greece, with the pioneering company already looking to hire staff in order to establish itself solidly in the country. The promising...

While Lesvos and Chios residents continue to clash with police, heavy construction machinery has arrived at the plots of land where the government's proposed new migrant camps will be situated. Samos Island residents are ready to take it to the...

A reckless driver in Karavomylos, a village near Lamia in Central Greece, hit a 14-year-old boy and another teenager on bicycles, with the first succumbing to his injuries at the hospital and the other sustaining only slight wounds from...

Karditsa is one of Greece’s most successful examples of cities which embraced the culture of bike riding as an alternative to driving a car. Estimates place the number of bicycles in the city at more than 20,000 while Karditsa itself has a...

A beautiful escape that you don't want to miss out on is to the Gerakas Lagoon and Gerakas village. Just 20 km north of Monemvasia town, this lake or lagoon is beyond picturesque and offers many activities for those visiting. This...