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Greece issues COVID vaccine certificates to those who had both doses

The scheme is designed to open up travel again and 55,000 certificates have already been issued to Greeks

23/02/2021

Greece

Former director of Greece’s National Theatre charged with rape

Dimitris Lignadis, a well-known stage actor and director in Greece, turned himself in to police on Saturday afternoon.

20/02/2021

World

Heavy snowstorm in Greece leaves thousands without electricity

In the suburbs of Athens, falling trees downed power cables, causing blackouts.

18/02/2021

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Drone footage captures the rare sight of snow in Athens

The snowstorm, described by authorities as the most severe in 20 years, blanketed the city and its ancient monuments Tuesday and left parts of the capital without power and water.

17/02/2021

Destinations

The iconic Acropolis in Athens is covered in snow

Check out the tourist attraction as you’ve never seen it before.

17/02/2021

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Ancient monuments covered by rare heavy snow in central Athens

While snow is common in Greece's north and its mountains during the winter, it is rare on the islands and in the centre of the capital.

16/02/2021

Greece

Greek students protest 'university police' plans over freedom fears

Supporters of the reform, due to be approved by lawmakers on Thursday, argue that Greek universities have long been plagued by violence and those against it are afraid it will hinder freedom of expression.

11/02/2021

World

Athens heads back into lockdown to curb resurgence in COVID-19 cases

All non-essential shops and schools to close as the Greek capital and surrounding region heads back into lockdown.

10/02/2021

Greece

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused of breaking COVID-19 rules again

A viral video showed the Prime Minister attending a lunch with around thirty guests on the island of Ikaria over the weekend. A government spokesperson has described the allegations as "inaccurate".

08/02/2021

Greece

Extinction threat for Greek zoo closed during COVID-19 lockdown

With no paying visitors or state aid big enough for its very particular needs, it still faces huge bills to keep 2,000 animals fed and healthy.

30/01/2021

Destinations

Is Crete Europe's last wild frontier?

Crete's rugged landscape makes it an ideal choice for the outdoor explorer. We find out more about what the island has to offer.

24/01/2021

Stays

Want drama? Here are six of the most dramatic hotels in Greece

Greece is the land where drama was born. Anthony Grant takes us through the best Greek hotels to experience this integral part of the country's ancient culture.

01/01/2021

Greece

COVID-19: Greek government's ‘vaccination selfies’ spark anger

Greece's government has halted the vaccination of senior state officials following a backlash from health care unions and opposition parties.

30/12/2020

Destinations

21 great Greek travel ideas for 2021

Anthony Grant explores Greece's endless options for the 2021 traveller.

27/12/2020

Destinations

Greece's most beautiful islands you've never heard of

Greece is home to hundreds of small islands that are often just as spectacular as nearby famous ones.

26/12/2020

Greece

Greek olive harvest hit as pandemic leads to labour shortage

Olive producers in Greece say the harvest will fall by up to a fifth this year because the pandemic is preventing the arrival of seasonal workers

20/12/2020

Business Planet

The core ores vital for a green future

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet heads to Greece to find out what Europe is doing to secure the finite resources that will be critical for high-tech and the renewable energy revolution.

18/12/2020

Destinations

Mythical grottos: The most famous caves in Greece

Your go-to guide to some stunning Greek caves and the lakes that lie within them.

18/12/2020

Greece

Greek political dispute over lockdown escalates

A political dispute in Greece over the behaviour of senior politicians during the country's COVID-19 lockdown has escalated into personal barbs.

08/12/2020

Greece

Greek PM denies breaking lockdown rules during weekend bike ride

Mitsotakis, pictured in cyclists' clothing in the photo, was reported to have travelled to Mount Parnitha, 45km north of Athens, on Sunday with his wife.

04/12/2020

Greece

Migrant dies after boat partially sinks near Greek island of Rhodes

A speedboat suspected of smuggling migrants partially sank near the Aegean island of Rhodes on Monday, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard. One person died, while thirteen others were found safe at the shore.

23/11/2020

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Heavy rainfall in Crete causes flooded homes and sweeps cars into sea

Heavy flooding on the Greek island of Crete damaged roads, flooded hundreds of homes and swept cars into the sea amid ongoing torrential rainfall.

10/11/2020

Greece

Greek authorities 'break up migrant smuggling ring' on island of Kos

Greek authorities say they have broken up a migrant smuggling ring that had been operating on the eastern Aegean island of Kos.

10/11/2020

Greece

Heavy flooding on Greek island of Crete floods homes and damages roads

Heavy flooding on the Greek island of Crete floods homes and damages roads.

10/11/2020

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Empty streets in Athens as coronavirus lockdown begins in Greece

A new three-week long lockdown began in Greece on Saturday, leaving the streets of Athens virtually deserted.

07/11/2020

Travel News

Adieu overtourism! The next big little Greek island getaways

While Mykonos and other Instagram-friendly Greek isles are flooded with tourists, the same can't be said about these stunning islands.

07/11/2020