From the rugged Mani Peninsula to the mountain villages of Zagori and the winding roads of Crete and Naxos, these five routes showcase Greece beyond its famous beaches.

The shower will peak on the night of August 12 into August 13, when the new moon will leave unobstructed views of the Perseids. Observers in dark, rural areas of Greece could see up to 50 meteors an hour at the peak

The ministry decision is part of a wider effort to ensure that Thrace’s cultural heritage contributes to the region’s future

Decades-old exemptions for mothers of minors are allowing many women to leave Greece's workforce years before the standard retirement age of 62.

More than 500 people were injured and over 60 buildings collapsed after the 7.4-magnitude earthquake, the strongest to hit Colombia since 1979. Greek residents described the terrifying moments when the earthquake struck.

Security footage from Koropi and Nafplio shows how burglars check whether residents are away before striking, as authorities urge people to avoid revealing their absence online or around their homes

Travelers already facing high ferry, accommodation and food costs are paying a further premium at the pump, with gasoline and diesel prices remaining particularly high across popular Greek island destinations

The deadline for Greece's EU recovery funding falls on August 31, and ministers have been told to stay reachable through the holidays as the government works toward a political restart before the Thessaloniki International Fair, with the forthcoming elections in mind

Thalassaemia patients report postponed transfusions and reduced blood supplies at hospitals in Athens, Rhodes, Mytilene and Rio, urging people to donate during the summer.

Bank deposits are increasing in Greece, but most households remain under pressure from the cost of living, with savings rates falling and the majority saying they are barely making ends meet

The National Civil Protection Mechanism activated a full Red Code mobilization for August 9, with fire risk classified at Category 4

All major categories posted gains in the first half, including petroleum and fuels, food, industrial products.

Traffic to the Saronic Gulf islands is also heavy, with 54 passenger and car ferry services departing Piraeus on Saturday carrying an estimated 11,701 passengers.

Greek consumers are buying less and comparing prices more at street markets as inflation and tighter budgets reshape everyday shopping habits.

Veterinary authorities imposed movement and trade restrictions after sheep pox was confirmed in livestock farms in the Germas area of Argos Orestiko, aiming to prevent further spread of the disease.

Just days before relocating permanently to Greece, a British family's newly renovated home in the Peloponnese was destroyed by wildfires, ending a decade-long plan for a new life, according to a report by the UK's Mirror

The Greek-Cypriot AI pioneer becomes Chair of Google DeepMind and Chief Scientist of Alphabet as Google reshapes its leadership around artificial general intelligence

The Thessaloniki-based quartet will bring its original contemporary jazz compositions to the Porto Valitsa Festival on August 9, offering audiences a seaside live music experience in northern Greece

A hospital technician was seriously injured after an oxygen cylinder flowmeter exploded inside a patient ward at Chalkida General Hospital, prompting staff to demand a full investigation and stronger safety measures.

A Greek physician was suspended from practicing for six months after a UK medical disciplinary panel found him guilty of repeated sexually inappropriate conduct toward a younger colleague at a Coventry hospital.