The avalanche that killed four mountaineers in the Vardousia Mountains was not an extreme or unpredictable natural phenomenon, but the result of a complex snow structure combined with a slope that effectively functioned as a terrain trap, according to a detailed technical report released days after the tragedy

Four experienced hikers, well-known to the local community, were killed on Christmas Day when an avalanche struck as they attempted to reach the Korakas summit in the Vardousia mountains, marking one of Greece’s most tragic mountain accidents in recent years

Rising heat and drought are forcing Greek farmers to move olive and grape cultivation uphill, reshaping landscapes and threatening wine and oil production

Greek hotel industry federation questions the government's data on employees working overtime and says government is neglecting Greece's mountain regions

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

Remote but very accessible, the village of Evrostini has natural springs, noted landmarks and savory local dishes