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Old and New Christmas Traditions in Greece

One of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar is the annual commemoration of the birth of Christ. Each country has its own unique traditions and each region of Greece has a different history along with different myths...

Greece’s Top Winter Destinations

Greece is known around the world for its sunny summers, white sand beaches, and crystal- clear waters, but there is another equally magical and exciting side to the country. There are many winter destinations that will make anyone drop...

River Cave Aggitis in Greece Among the Most Spectacular in Europe

The Aggitis river cave, is one of the largest and most spectacular river caves in all of Europe, it is located in northern Greece, near the city of Drama.

Runner Killed by Lightning During Night Race in Greece

One runner died and another was seriously injured by lightning early on Sunday morning during an endurance race on Mt. Falakro in northern Greece's region of Drama. The race was organized by the mountain climbing association of Nevrokopi. It began...

Robert De Niro Set to Film “Tin Soldier” in Greece

Robert De Niro will soon be in Greece, as the Tin Soldier, a major motion picture featuring the Hollywood star will be shot in the northern Greek region of Drama starting in late May. De Niro, Jamie Foxx, Scott Eastwood,...

Only Virgin Forest in Greece Seeks UNESCO World Heritage Status

The forest of Frakto in the Prefecture of Drama in northern Greece is the only virgin forest in Greece and one of the most important in Europe. The forest below the highest peak of central Rhodope at an altitude of...

Christmas 2021 Celebrations Planned Throughout Greece

Christmas celebrations in theme parks have been very popular in recent years and this holiday season will be special as they were closed last year because of the pandemic

The Beautiful Mural Inspired by Greece’s Lockdown

A mural inspired by the pandemic is gathering attention in Drama, where the street art was painted on the side of an apartment building.

Life Under Lockdown in a Greek Village with a Population of Nine

Although they number just nine individuals, residents of the rural, northeastern Greek town of Pappades are strictly following the country's anti-virus measures. Speaking to the news agency AMNA, Giorgos Michailidis, a resident of Pappades, sent the message that even in...

Three New Cases of Coronavirus Detected at Greece's Vial Migrant Camp

  Greek health authorities are increasing the number of coronavirus tests they perform at the migrant camp Vial on the island of Chios after another three individuals there received positive diagnoses on Wednesday. These three migrants are in addition to the...