Easter lamb traditions vary widely across Greece, shaped by local customs and beliefs

When Orthodox Easter falls later in the Spring, the commemoration remains fixed on April 23; when Easter Sunday falls earlier in the Spring

The Holy Light began its journey across Greece, arriving at 7:30 p.m. at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos aboard a government aircraft from Jerusalem. As every year, it was received with full state honors. Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis attended the reception ceremony at the Athens airport, while a military guard of honor paid tribute. Among […]

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 […]

As it turns out, the Easter Bunny has roots that stretch far deeper than chocolate and candy, predating Christianity and stemming from ancient pagan rituals.

As schools close for the Easter break and families spend more time at home and travelling, a child safety organization warns of increased accident risks and shares practical prevention guidelines

Soaring inflation, disease-driven livestock shortages and export demand are pushing up the cost of the traditional Easter table, forcing households to scale back meals and seek cheaper options

Public transport will run on revised schedules from April 10–14, with metro and tram services ending earlier on Holy Saturday and holiday timetables for buses and trolleys.

Thousands leave cities by road and sea on Good Friday. Authorities remain on alert to manage traffic and ferry departures

Every Greek church has its own Epitaphios—a flower-laden bier symbolizing Christ’s tomb, lovingly decorated by parishioners and carried through the streets on Good Friday. Yet what unfolds around the procession differs from one corner of Greece to the next.

Mild, mostly dry conditions will favor travel and outdoor celebrations across Greece, with scattered showers early in the holiday period before warmer, sunnier weather sets in by Easter Sunday

The most solemn day in the Greek Orthodox calendar brings the country to a near-standstill, as churches, streets and coastlines fill with candlelight, flowers and quiet grief

According to police authorities, from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., 47,930 vehicles were recorded on the Athens–Corinth highway, and 36,873 on the Athens–Lamia stretch, totaling 84,803 vehicles.

The Easter gifts were distributed to members of the city’s Friendship Clubs as well as beneficiaries of the “Help at Home” program.

Nearly all the main road arteries used by Easter travelers are experiencing heavy traffic

Restaurants across Greece report high occupancy for Easter dinners, with fixed-price menus ranging from budget-friendly options to upscale hotel buffets as demand for festive dining surges

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.

After a few unsettled days with local rain and strong winds, Greece is set for clear skies and rising temperatures on Easter Sunday, creating ideal conditions for outdoor celebrations

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.