Satellite data from the National Observatory of Athens shows major fires on Chios, Zakynthos, and in western Greece, with affected areas exceeding 100,000 acres in total

Pythagoreio, the island’s third port, is built on the ruins of ancient Samos, once a dominant naval force under tyrant Polycrates. The town honors its most famous son, Pythagoras, with both a statue and a modern art space that hosts exhibitions and events

Express writes, “If you took the best of Mykonos and Santorini and created a new island, it would be Ios.”

A freak accident on a secluded beach in Donoussa has reignited concerns over the lack of medical infrastructure and emergency protocols on Greece’s remote islands

According to data, 31 islands without hospitals rely on small Health Centers and Multipurpose Regional Clinics staffed by just 70 doctors—primarily generalists—and 43 rural doctors.

Aegina hosts its first jazz festival—one of the most memorable events ever staged on an island that has long been a muse for Greek artists. TO BHMA International Edition talks to locals, organizers, and artists on why it’s just the beginning.

Hudson’s connection to Greece runs deep. Alongside her longtime partner Danny Fujikawa, she’s been vacationing on the islands for years, with Skiathos serving as their home base.

Despite the June dip, industry professionals remain cautiously optimistic that July and August will compensate for the early season shortfall

From the Saronic Gulf to the Northern Aegean, from islands just off the mainland to more remote outposts, this summer’s island-hopping doubles as a journey through art. Wherever you find yourself, exhibitions—archaeological, contemporary, sculptural, musical—unfold the narratives of the islands and the lives shaped by them, across time.

All-time favorite Mykonos remains the priciest island to buy a holiday home; Folegandros and Antiparos lead in average selling price growth.

This curated selection highlights six relatively quiet destinations ideal for travelers who want to combine nature, sport, and adventure—away from mass tourism.

Demonstrations have been planned in all major Greek cities for May Day 2025; seafarers and pensioners join broader labor movement.

Many ferry routes to the Greek islands are already sold out for Greek Easter 2025, but Greeks are reeling from the steep prices.

Heavy rain and wind lashed Paros, Mykonos, and Crete, while a tornado struck Rhodes, sweeping cars into the sea and causing widespread damage.

The devastation of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake was absolute. Twenty lives were lost. Thirty-nine people were injured. The first reports painted a grim picture: Agios Efstratios had been flattened

A total of 918 cruise ship arrivals have already been scheduled for 2025, with 714 of them designating Piraeus as their home port.

The piece presents the Cycladic islands of Naxos, Sifnos, and Ios as the perfect choices, urging those seeking a more authentic experience to avoid the large crowds flocking to the popular cosmopolitan Greek islands in summer

The UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons has raised serious concerns about the treatment of trafficking victims in the Closed Control Access Center for asylum seekers on Samos Island, Greece.

Minister Stylianides, who was on a two-day official visit (Nov. 21-22) to the neighboring country, hailed the initiative providing short-term visas

Last Monday, Mitsotakis, brought Greece into the discussion on nuclear energy speaking at two events, one hosted by Bloomberg and another at the GenAI Summit.