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Lesvos to Reenact Bride Kidnapping by Pirates

Victoria Udrea

A centuries-old pirate legend comes to life in western Lesvos as Nifida stages a theatrical reenactment of bride kidnapping.

2 months ago

Mount Olympus Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Victoria Udrea

Mount Olympus secures UNESCO World Heritage Status as a mixed natural and cultural property, unlocking 10 million euros in site funding.

2 months ago

Historic Factory at Pireos 260 to Become Athens’ New Cultural Landmark

Victoria Udrea

The Ministry of Culture is transforming Building C of the historic Peiraios 260 complex into a modern, 342-seat theater space.

2 months ago

Greece’s August Full Moon 2026 Opens 126 Historic Sites After Dark

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On August 28, 2026, 126 museums and archaeological sites open for free, featuring special cultural events under the night sky.

2 months ago

AKMI and Athens Hoteliers Partner to Boost Tourism Workforce Skills Through EU TourX Project

Kostas Raptis

The Hoteliers’ Association of Athens, Attica & Argosaronic (EXA) has signed a new partnership with SAEK AKMI, lead partner of the European TourX project.

2 months ago

An Unprovoked Knife Attack Injured Two American Tourists Outside the Acropolis

Kostas Raptis

The man accused of stabbing two American tourists near the Acropolis has been remanded in custody pending trial.

2 months ago

Greece Completes E65 Motorway, Opening a New Gateway to Central and Western Greece

Iorgos Pappas

The full 182-km E65 motorway opens to traffic, improving access to Meteora, Epirus, Western Macedonia and Central Greece while strengthening Greece’s transport network.

2 months ago

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

2 months ago

11-Year-Old Lands 162 Toxic Pufferfish, Helping Protect Greece’s Seas

Manuel Santos

Lefteris Kavvidas, an 11-year-old from Kastellorizo, won a fishing competition by catching 162 silver-cheeked toadfish.

2 months ago

Cypriot Motorcyclists Embark on Memorial Ride Honoring Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou

Iorgos Pappas

Sixty Cypriots on 40 motorcycles embark on a 10-day memorial journey through Greece, honoring Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou on the 30th anniversary of their deaths.

2 months ago

WWF Greece Calls for National Strategy to Cut Plastic Pollution by 2030

Mihaela Lica Butler

WWF Greece demands urgent action as 11,500 tons of plastic choke the seas annually.

3 months ago

Apollo Hills Reaches Major Construction Milestone on the Athens Riviera

Arthur Butler

The €200 million development on the Athens Riviera is on schedule for delivery in the second quarter of 2027. The physical framework of the Athens Riviera’s newest luxury residential project has officially taken shape. Hines, the international real estate investment and development firm, announced the completion of the structural frame for Apollo Hills. Located in […]

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Stories of Interest

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Crete Counts the Cost After Three Days of Torrential Rain

2026-10-04 By Arthur Butler

Crete begins recovery after three days of torrential rain, flooding and landslides damage roads, farms and infrastructure across the island.

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30 Residents Evacuated in Zoniana Because of Floods

2026-10-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Around 2,500 people in Zoniana, Livadia and Krana are without water, while 23 people have been rescued from vehicles in Ierapetra.

4.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Anogeia in Crete

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Crete with Epicenter South of Anogeia

2026-10-04 By Arthur Butler

4.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of Anogeia in Rethymno, Crete, early October 4, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Three German Tourists Die

Three German Tourists Die Suddenly During Separate Holidays in Crete

2026-10-03 By Kostas Raptis

Authorities investigate the sudden deaths of three German tourists who suffered fatal medical emergencies during their holidays in Rethymno and Heraklion.

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Road Closures Continue Across Lasithi, Rethymno and Heraklion

2026-10-03 By Arthur Butler

Severe weather continues to cause road closures and restrictions in Lasithi, Rethymno and Heraklion, including sections of the Ierapetra–Sitia road and several Irish crossings.

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