Multiple island municipalities ordered all schools shut on Friday as Storm Byron brings severe rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, with authorities citing safety concerns amid red-level weather warnings.

Over 15,500 cases of illegal electricity use have been detected across Greece this year, with Ikaria, Mykonos, and Rhodes showing the highest rates, prompting stricter fines and enhanced monitoring

Schools remain closed in Rhodes and Zakynthos because of severe weather, while Athens schools are shut for a local holiday. Authorities stress safety as top priority

A new digital tool, WATERWISE, developed by Greek universities, measures how much water tourists consume and predicts future shortages, offering solutions for drought-stricken islands.

From the Cyclades to Crete, housing demand on Greece’s islands has surged, with rising international interest and sharp price increases in top destinations.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Underground houses and hotels, once a necessary adaptation, are now popping up around islands, raising alarm to locals and architects

Another model is ride pooling, which allows users of the platform to share rides in private vehicles with other passengers traveling similar routes.