Preparations are underway in Jerusalem for the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, taking place against a backdrop of heightened military alert and deep religious solemnity. The Old City, closed for 41 days due to hostilities, has reopened for the occasion — lending this year’s ceremony rare symbolic weight as a […]
New national data reveal widespread chronic health conditions, lifestyle-related risks, and limited access to care, highlighting concerns over mental and physical wellbeing across age groups
The touching evening mass on Holy Saturday has psalms read out and Resurrection hymns recited by the lay chanters, recounting Christ’s descent into the underworld.
As schools close for the Easter break and families spend more time at home and travelling, a child safety organization warns of increased accident risks and shares practical prevention guidelines
New medical findings detail dozens of injuries and alleged months-long abuse, as two 18-year-olds remain in custody pending further investigation.
Public transport will run on revised schedules from April 10–14, with metro and tram services ending earlier on Holy Saturday and holiday timetables for buses and trolleys.
Thousands leave cities by road and sea on Good Friday. Authorities remain on alert to manage traffic and ferry departures
Mild, mostly dry conditions will favor travel and outdoor celebrations across Greece, with scattered showers early in the holiday period before warmer, sunnier weather sets in by Easter Sunday
Good Friday, and in many parts of the country, the churches' Epitaphios will not look the same as in previous years, as flower prices have risen sharply
According to police authorities, from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., 47,930 vehicles were recorded on the Athens–Corinth highway, and 36,873 on the Athens–Lamia stretch, totaling 84,803 vehicles.
As shown on a video posted by local media, the animal had fallen into a water reservoir and was trying to escape, struggling to stay afloat and at serious risk of drowning
The Easter gifts were distributed to members of the city’s Friendship Clubs as well as beneficiaries of the “Help at Home” program.
Injuries from the use of illegal fireworks are reportedly practically every year during Easter in the country, with fatalities having occurred as well
There is a real risk that the 99th Kindergarten of Athens will be forced to shut down. Municipal authorities assure that no school will close. Other schools are also facing serious problems. What parents are reporting
Nearly all the main road arteries used by Easter travelers are experiencing heavy traffic
Restaurants across Greece report high occupancy for Easter dinners, with fixed-price menus ranging from budget-friendly options to upscale hotel buffets as demand for festive dining surges
The Authority monitors daily price trends and the availability of Easter products, including lamb and goat meat, through continuous and systematic data collection and analysis across the market.
Heavy rainfall and snow over recent months have significantly replenished the Mornos reservoir, restoring water reserves and submerging the abandoned village of Kallio once again after a period of severe depletion.
A fraudulent message impersonating Greece’s social security agency is circulating widely, urging recipients to update personal details online in an attempt to steal sensitive banking information
A 10-month-old infant remains in critical condition after alleged severe abuse, as authorities order the pre-trial detention of both the mother and her partner following felony charges