The Holy Light began its journey across Greece, arriving at 7:30 p.m. at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos aboard a government aircraft from Jerusalem. As every year, it was received with full state honors. Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis attended the reception ceremony at the Athens airport, while a military guard of honor paid tribute. Among […]

There are roads that do not prepare you for what you will find. Roads where the noise of the city recedes, as if making room for something else. For a few steps, the tension drops and the sounds fade, even if you are two steps from the center of Athens. Next to Amerikis Square, among […]

Long before sustainability became a global concern, monks preserved traditional seeds, cultivated endemic herbs, and practiced forms of circular agriculture.

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.