Six students airlifted from mountain refuge after falling ill during school trip, with suspected food poisoning cited as cause pending tests

Mount Olympus, Greece's highest peak, where a newly approved plan will expand the national park to about 92,800 acres, with 58% under strict protection.

Snow covered the Plateau of the Muses early Saturday as colder conditions settled over the upper slopes of Mount Olympus

The Greek prime minister hailed UNESCO’s decision to add Olympus to the World Heritage List as a major national achievement and a step toward protecting its natural and cultural legacy.

Greece’s legendary mountain has received international recognition for its unique combination of natural beauty, biodiversity and cultural significance linked to ancient Greek mythology.

Beneath Mount Olympus, Greece's legendary summer festival returns with events at spectacular settings

The nomination is being considered by the World Heritage Committee during its meeting in South Korea, according to the Associated Press.

What began as a leap of faith for two young graduates in northern Greece has grown into a flourishing farm supplying edible flowers and herbs to chefs, pastry makers and bartenders across the country and beyond

A large search operation involving rescue teams, volunteers and drones ended after the 25-year-old mountaineer was located in a remote area of Greece’s highest mountain

The refuge manager at 2,100 meters told him not to go up. He wasn't wearing snow boots and had wooden sticks instead of hiking poles. Searches are now in their third day

Rescue teams, police officers and volunteers are combing Greece’s highest mountain after a 25-year-old climber disappeared while attempting to reach its highest peak.

The two hikers reported missing contacted authorities and said that they had never been in danger

Upon landing, the woman was transferred by ambulance from the National Emergency Aid Centre (EKAV) for further medical treatment. Her current condition has not been disclosed

Trade crowded beaches for hiking trails and discover places where it “always rains,” dragons once battled, and Zeus sat on his throne, all against a backdrop of fireflies, wildflower meadows, and alpine rivers.

According to early reports, the woman was part of a group of fellow German hikers when she fell under unclear circumstances near a steep and difficult-to-access section of the mountain

A rescue operation by the fire department was promptly launched to recover the body.

To Vima English Edition visited Pieria, Greece and spoke to local stakeholders about efforts to increase visibility and break into new tourism markets.