Crowds gathered across western Greece on Saturday morning to observe one of the country’s most distinctive Easter traditions, as residents hurled clay jugs from balconies and rooftops to mark the First Resurrection of the Greek Orthodox Easter. In Corfu, large numbers of spectators packed the Liston arcade and Spianada square to watch locals drop water-filled […]

To this day, the Inscription of Sophytos remains one of the most striking pieces of evidence for the spread of Greek culture far beyond the Mediterranean world in the wake of Alexander’s conquests.

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

I’ve had the pleasure of learning all the secrets of authentic kokoretsi from professional friends in the region of Roumeli. This classic delicacy is expertly prepared year-round—not just at Easter—by specialists like Giorgos Dervenis from Galaxidi, who has truly mastered the craft.

According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), low innovation and the slow adoption of technology by businesses are additional problems

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.

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

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited a historic care facility in Athens during Holy Week, pledging full renovation funding and expansion plans to improve living conditions for elderly residents

The recall concerns the product labeled “FETA VYTINAS - P.O.P. VARELI”, batch number 24/07/2027 (FE-2751), with a production date of January 24, 2026, and a best-before date of July 24, 2027.

The breaking of the red egg shell symbolizes the opening of Christ’s Tomb and the victory of life over death.

On Holy Thursday, April 9, part of the Orthodox Easter period, stores are operating under extended festive hours, remaining open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Landmark ruling permits a victim’s family to seek specialized forensic tests overseas after Greek laboratories said they could not conduct them

Ferries run at full capacity and highways fill with traffic, while mild weather conditions are expected to support smooth holiday travel across the country.

This is the highest ranking ever for Greek passport holders since the index was created 20 years ago

New data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority points to widening public health challenges and inequalities across Greece

The average rate for a double room rose to 86 euros in February, up 8.8% from 79 euros in the same month of 2025.

Prosecutors seek further investigation into alleged espionage and private sector involvement following earlier convictions in the surveillance scandal

New data shows increased ferry fares and accommodation prices are pushing many holidaymakers toward nearby road-access destinations, with high occupancy already reported across popular Easter spots

Executives say the aid package provides limited relief to specific industries, with structural energy costs and competitiveness gaps still unresolved.

Eleven lawmakers from Greece’s ruling party have requested the lifting of their parliamentary immunity in connection with an OPEKEPE-related investigation, submitting written explanations as proceedings move through parliament