Greece

Retsina is a Greek wine with a distinctive pine and resin flavor that people usually either love or hate. It is a refreshing drink with a long history dating back to over 2,000 years and is linked to the...

Expectations at nearly every Greek tourist destination for a resurgence of British tourists in the summer of 2020 were quashed on Wednesday, after news that the government will continue requiring 14-day quarantines for all people arriving back in the...

A beach bar in Santorini has become the first in Greece to install plexiglas around their sunbeds in order to protect beachgoers from coronavirus infection. “Demilmar,” located at the famous black sand beach of Perissa, came up with this boldly...

A fierce storm hit Thessaloniki on Thursday night, resulting in dozens of homes being flooded and two motorists becoming marooned along submerged streets which were completely submerged in murky water. The fire service received more than 150 calls with seventeen...

Greece’s average temperatures during the summer months have risen by more than four degrees Celsius in a period of 100 years, according to Professor of Geology Christos Zerefos, head of the Research Center for Atmospheric Physics & Climatology of...

Greek meteorologists say that the weather will change from Tuesday bringing an end to the warm sunshine that continued most of September. Temperatures are set to drop on average by 12 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and strong northerly winds of...

Athens and the wider Attica region were hit by heavy thunderstorms on Sunday evening, some of them causing destructive floods and minor damage. Cameras from Mount Penteli and Kypseli neighborhood recorded the thunderstorms in all their grandeur. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=JM4MjkNATsU

Greek traffic police closed roads and the fire service responded to calls to pump out flooded homes and basements following heavy rains on Sunday that hit the greater Athens region and central Greece. The fire service was called upon to...

Low-cost airline Ryanair is to apparently suspend domestic flights from Athens to Rhodes and Chania, Crete, citing "operational reasons". Passengers were informed of the move by email and texts from the company, offering refunds or alternative flights from other airports. The...

Apart from sunscreens, towels, mats and hats, we should also make sure that you add to your mobile some applications that will not just keep you company but will guide you to an unforgettable summer experience in Greece. Here are...

Ouzo is deeply connected with Greece. It is the spirit of Greek summer that nobody can copy. It’s probably the most social drink ever distilled. Those who share this particular flavor, come closer and speak more easily. Ouzo is the...

Greece is one of the number one destinations for holidays in the world. Amidst one crisis after another, whether it be financial or migrant, there are many media outlets or even voices in one's head that lends to discouraging taking a...

Greeks will be leaving their cities for vacation over the weekend, on the occasion of the Dormition of Virgin Mary on August 15. They are expected to travel via boat, train, bus and airplane, with occupancy levels reaching 80% to 100%. From Friday...

By Cliff Blaylock The great Greek summer is now in full swing, and as the sun soars high in the sky, causing temperatures to rise well into the 90s, millions will be flocking to the Greek islands in search of...

Greece has always been associated with summer, amazing beaches and crystal clear waters. Still, many people opt to travel to other countries during the summer months in order to attend one of the numerous music festivals that take place across...