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Beast of Kavos Rapist Gets 52 Years

A Greek rapist known as the Beast of Kavos who authorities said attacked at least seven British holidaymakers on Corfu, received a 52-year jail sentence on Dec. 11. Dimitris Aspiotis, 39, will not be considered for parole until he...

From Thermia to Kythnos: The Evolution of a Greek Island

The island of Kythnos in Greece, which has evolved immensely in the past few years, is also called Thermia (or Thermiá), at least since the 12th century when it was referred to as the "Bishopric of Kea and Thermia"....

Greece’s Open-Air Church that Looks Up to the Skies

The roofless church of Panagia Kakaviotissa on the island of Limnos is one of the most impressive Greek Orthodox churches in the world.

Themistocles: The Brilliant Military Leader of the Battles of Salamis and Marathon

The life of the great Athenian general Themistocles is fairly well known, as the low-born leader was lauded even in his time for his brilliance in the battles against the Persians at Salamis and Marathon.

British Reality Show “Loaded in Paradise” Filmed in Greece

A new British reality show called "Loaded in Paradise" from the ITV network will be filmed in Greece. The show will feature couples island-hopping across Greece and spending loads of money on their trip. A total of five pairs of...

The Five Best Crowd-Free Tourist Destinations of Greece

Greece is well known for its thousands of beaches that are tourist magnets, bringing millions of travelers every year to the country.

Outcry in British Media After Greek Rapist's Early Release from Prison

British media have expressed anger over the early release from prison of a Corfu man who was sentenced to 52 years for raping a total of six British women. Dimitris Aspiotis, dubbed "The Beast of Kavos," was arrested for raping...

Cycladic Antiquities to be Unveiled in Exhibition Series on the Islands

This year, the Cyclades Ephorate of Antiquities has organised a series of extensive and extremely interesting exhibitions on the Cyclades islands. The exhibitions will feature many unique and rare ancient artifacts, many of which will be shown to the public...

Groundbreaking Bronze Age Archaeological Discoveries on Island of Keros, Greece

The Greek Ministry of Culture issued a statement on Holy Thursday announcing the recent conclusion of a four-year archaeological excavation which took place on the Greek islands of Keros and Dascalio in the Cyclades. Excavations took place in the area called...

Lakes in Place of Old Mines in Evia Create Magnificent Alpine Landscape

A former mining complex in Mantoudi, in Northern Evia, has turned into a magnificent alpine landscape as 12 natural lakes have been created from the mining craters. Mantoudi, only two hours away from Athens, is like a miracle of natural...

Corfu Popular Resort Fed Up with Drunk British Holidaymakers

Following the example of Malia in Crete, another popular resort for young British tourists is taking measures to combat rowdy and drunken behaviour. Kavos in Corfu island is a resort attracting young Britons, whose only purpose seems to be to...

5 Places You Need to See on Corfu! (photos)

The Greek island of Corfu is full of breathtaking views, enchanting towns, museums and other activities that you might just miss out on if you are not in the wise! Don't get caught up doing the typical tour of...

More Findings at Oldest Island Sanctuary on Greece's Keros

The oldest island sanctuary in the world is on the island of Keros, between Naxos and Santorini, according to British archaeologist Sir Colin Renfrew, who has spent a decade investigating in the area. The sanctuary found dates to about 3000...

Lewd MTV Reality Show Causes Uproar on Greek Island (video)

An MTV reality show filmed on the island of Corfu has caused a great uproar because of its lewdness, causing the municipality to cancel the filming permit given. The British MTV show "Geordie Shore", filmed at the Kavos village on...

A Greek Church That Grazes the Sky

The church of "Panagia Kakaviotissa" has made it in the feature "Greece's 30 nicest churches." The church located on Lemnos island, in the North Aegean, was named Kakaviotissa, after the mount "Kakavos" upon which it is built. The Greek Orthodox...