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.

Two first graders will attend classes locally for the first time, instead of traveling by boat to Kalymnos.

More than 250 cases of viral gastroenteritis have been reported on Tzia since mid-August, with health authorities investigating the outbreak and urging strict hygiene measures to contain its spread

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

Doctors report a surge in gastroenteritis cases on Kea island, with around 80 patients daily and one fatality among visitors, prompting emergency measures and warnings for residents and tourists

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.