Greece history

Plaka Bridge Restoration Project Receives European Award

The reconstruction of the Plaka Bridge, washed away by a flash flood in 2015, is awarded a European Heritage Awards/ Europa Nostra Award.

Greece’s Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni held a press conference on Monday where she announced plans to launch five new cultural routes.

Greece’s Ministry of Culture has announced the Summer hours for archaeological sites and museums across the country.

2020-02-14 by Phil Butler

Gerard Butler the star of the blockbuster “300” will visit Greece to take part in the 2,500 year anniversary of the Battle of Thermopylae.

Greece’s Culture Ministry has announced the famous Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis is to welcome visitors from early 2022.

2019-07-18 by Phil Butler

Archaeologists have discovered ruins that date to 4,600 years ago on Dhaskalio Islet, an uninhabited islet off the holiday island of Naxos.

2026-03-14 By Ion Bogdan V.

Eurostat data shows Cyprus has the highest percentage of citizens who never use public transport, highlighting the island’s strong dependence on cars

2026-03-14 By Arthur Butler

The Crete–Attica interconnection will cut costs and emissions, but questions remain about timing and the long-term impact on energy security.

A mild 3.6 earthquake was recorded south of Sougia in Crete on March 14. No damage reported.

2026-03-14 By Kostas Raptis

The environmental group in Stavros requests an urgent investigation after suspected pollution from construction waste at Pachia Ammos beach.