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Byzantine Museum of Argolida Opens in Argos

The Byzantine Museum of Argolida, is celebrating its opening in northern Peloponnesian town of Argos. The inauguration took place on Thursday as a part of efforts to increase the town's cultural and historical accessibility in order to reach out to...

Archaeological Discoveries at the Sea Bottom of Argolida

The research work of the Terra Submersa expedition at the sea bottom of Argolida, in the Peloponnese, is in progress. Starting from Eretria, headquarters of the Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece, with intermediate stations in Piraeus and Nafplion, the...

Pakistani Human Trafficking Ring Exposed in Argolida

Five Pakistani nationals, between the ages of 21 and 29, were arrested Tuesday in Nea Kios, Argolida, for taking part in a human trafficking ring. The local police acted on a tip-off and raided one of the suspects' houses, where...

Village of Malandreni in Argolida Celebrates Annual Wine Festival!

Malandreni, a small picturesque village in the state of Argolida, is perched on the top of a high hill in the heart of a major agricultural area. It is surrounded by other green hills and a number of ravines...

Greece’s Traditional Art of Basket Weaving Facing Extinction

Traditional handicrafts of Greece were initially born out of necessity. Still appreciated today is basket weaving.

10 Reasons to Visit the Peloponnese Region of Greece This Summer

Located at just about a 1-hour drive from Athens, the Peloponnese region offers a plethora of historical sites, culture, and beauty to tourists looking for a spectacular trip in Greece; there are many reasons why this region of Greece...

Twelve Femicides in Greece in Less than A Year: Experts Respond

Femicide, or the killing of women by men, is a worldwide phenomenon, but the 12 femicide cases recorded in the first nine months of 2021 in Greece is a mind-blowing number. Last May, the Greek public was obsessed with, and...

Summer Rainstorm Causes Torrential Rains in Greece

A major summer storm hit Greece, particularly Attica, where Athens is located, on Friday afternoon, battering the country with heavy rains. The rainstorm seemed to come out of nowhere on Friday afternoon, as sunny, clear blue skies suddenly turned grey...

Greece’s Weather Set Records for Rain and Heat in 2020

Last year's weather broke records, not only for high temperatures but also for rainfall levels throughout Greece.

Archaeological Site of Mycenae Reopens After Wildfire

The archaeological site and museum of Mycenae reopened on Tuesday following a fire on Sunday that reached the ancient ruins. On Monday, the Greek Culture ministry made known that the fire did not cause damage to the antiquities. The fire started...

Migrant Camp on Chios on Full Lockdown Due to Coronavirus; Migrant Hotels Closed

  The VIAL Reception and Identification Center for migrants on the Greek island of Chios was placed under full lockdown due to two cases of the coronavirus being diagnosed there as of Thursday, authorities announced. The complete lockdown will continue...

Greece Announces 204 New Coronavirus Cases; Five Dead in Last 24 Hours

Greece's Public Health Organization, or EODY, announced on Thursday that there were a total of 204 cases of the coronavirus detected throughout the country in the last day; only 12 of these were diagnosed at the country's borders and...

Goldie Hawn's Anti-Stress Seminars for Children Upset Greek Church

The Metropolis of Chalkida, in central Greece, expressed its opposition earlier in the week to meditation and anti-stress seminars aimed at primary school teachers organized by Goldie Hawn. The sessions are set to take place on the Greek island...

Large Fire in Southern Evia "Under Control" (video)

Firefighters say that a large fire that broke out near the town of Karystos in southern Evia on Wednesday evening is now "under control". According to local media, the fire started shortly after 11 PM, burning brushland and spreading quickly...

At Least 3 Missing After Cyclone Strikes Evia, Central Greece

Three people are reported missing in Greece after swirling winds and torrential rain brought flash floods in several parts of the country. A rare type of cyclone dubbed Zorba began on Saturday and has so far mostly affected areas on...