Greece

Paleokastritsa is arguably the most famous picturesque village of the Greek island of Corfu located 25 km (15 miles) northwest of Corfu Town. It is chiefly memorable for its exceptional scenery along with its superb beaches. The cool crystal waters...

The decision taken by the Parents and Guardians Association of the 5th Primary School in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki to block the enrollment of refugee children was "not acceptable and not representative of Greek society," Education Minister Nikos Filis commented on...

The crystal-clear waters, the underwater caves and trenches, all amid the prism of innumerable colors created when sunlight penetrates the sea, come together in Paleokastritsa, on the Ionian island of Corfu's western coast. For aficionados of the "Deep Blue,"...

The students of the Elementary School of Drymos participated in the planting activities of the Municipality of Oreokastro due to World Forestry Day. The excellent weather conditions along with their enthusiasm marked the planting event, which was sponsored by...

More details have emerged regarding the murder of a 58-year-old man, according to statements made by the local police authorities in Neokastro, Imathia. According to the police announcement Thursday, the victim was murdered in October 2011 by his 51-year-old wife,...

Nisyros is one of the most beautiful Aegean islands, still untouched by tourism growth. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between Kos and Tilos. The island extends over a surface of 41 km and its coastline is 28 km long.

The Greek War of Independence that begun in 1821 is full of memorable events, most of them bloody battles and heroic feats.

The story of Maria Pentagiotissa contains all the elements of an urban legend, yet she was a real person and some consider her to be the first femme fatale in modern Greece. Maria Daskalopoulou is said to have been born...

Nisyros is a magical gem located in the the Dodecanese. The island is part of and has an active volcano which is also the youngest in Greece.

The family of Lawrence Durrell spent four important years on the idyllic Greek island, using his experiences there for the rest of his life.

An outdoor “Summer Bed under the Stars” is now available for rent to star-gazing travelers on Airbnb in Crete. Gabriella Damianaki is the woman behind this unusual accommodation, which is located in Paleokastro, Heraklion. The "room," which is actually in...

Grigoris Afxentiou is a national hero for Cyprus as he was one of the prominent fighters in the 1955-1959 EOKA struggle to liberate the island from British colonial rule.

The fires that have been burning in various parts of Greece have continued their destructive path for the ninth consecutive day.

Dozens of Turkish citizens, who claimed to be dissidents of the Erdogan regime, sailed to the Greek port of Katakolo on the Peloponnesian peninsula, on Wednesday evening. Coast Guard and police officers have been interviewing all 65 people, among them...

Greek universities presented English-language undergraduate and postgraduate programs as part of new efforts to attract students to study in Greece.