Greece

Chania is a breathtaking city on the island Crete, and a perfect vacation spot -- Chania has with something to offer any traveler!

The Chios massacre of 1822 was perhaps the worst atrocity carried out by the Ottomans against Greeks during the Greek War of Independence.

The historic city of Ioannina, the capital of Epirus in northwestern Greece, marks February 21st as the day of liberation from the Ottoman Empire. "The contribution of those who fought in the historic battles to liberate the city of Ioannina...

The ancient Helike was a famous Greek city which suffered a devastating fate in ancient times. Like the lost city of Atlantis, it disappeared beneath the waves in a dramatic natural disaster. In fact, some scholars believe this was...

Pavlopetri is a small islet off the coast of Laconia in the Peloponnese, where ancient history meets the endless blue of the Mediterranean.

Get to know Edessa, the Northern Greek city referred to as the “City of Water and of the Five Senses,” which is home to thermal springs and the famed Edessa Waterfalls. Edessa is the capital of Pella, located in the...

The long and (mostly) illustrious history of the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta defines the word "legendary."

Eleusis has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2023, making it the fourth Greek city in a row to host the institution. Attica's treasures already attract thousands of visitors, including a high volume of artists from all over...

The ancient Greek city of Thouria, located in the southern Peloponnese, Greece, thrived throughout antiquity, but was only discovered in 2007.

The historic medieval city of Rhodes will be restored in a bid to preserve the historic city and prevent the damage that mass tourism often brings with it. The Greek Culture Ministry has formed a plan to preserve the beautiful...

A new tourism campaign featuring the portmanteau "Greekend" from the Greek National Tourism Organization seeks to court European travelers to take weekend trips to the country. Citing the country's beautiful weather and ancient sites, the latest ad campaign promotes Athens...

A conservationist stated that the funds used for firefighting by Greece should have been used for fire prevention.

The picturesque seaside city of Chania is located in western Crete and it features a well-preserved historical center as well as a modern city.

Rethymno is a history-rich city situated on the western side of the island of Crete, known for its stunning Venetian-style buildings.

Greece announced on Wednesday the completion of the construction of an electricity interconnection between Crete and the Peloponnese which will provide the island with a cheaper and more secure energy supply. The mammoth project included laying two new submarine cables...