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Assumption Day: Greece marks its summer 'Easter' this weekend

The 15th of August is one of the most important religious festivals in the Orthodox church and a day when traditions revive and endure across Greece.

14/08/2026

Travel News

Greece will open 126 ancient sites for free under the August full moon

Sites will be open until around midnight, and several will have live concerts, choirs or guided tours built into the programme.

14/08/2026

Europe News

'Wall of fire' forces sea evacuation as European wildfires continue

As blazes strain fire services from the Mediterranean to the Midlands in the UK, questions are being asked about Europe's ability to deal with continued heatwaves.

14/08/2026

Earth News

Europe's new mega-park is being built on a former airport site

Among the world's most ambitious regeneration projects, The Ellinikon is set to be Europe's largest coastal urban park.

14/08/2026

Europe News

Tourists rescued by boat as forest fire threatens Greek beaches

A fire service spokesman said the evacuation had to be by sea as the flames were getting close to the beaches.

13/08/2026

Earth News

Italian coral smugglers arrested on Greek island

The 'red gold' of the Mediterranean is being wiped out by smugglers: Arrest on Skopelos sounds alarm over high prices and poor protections.

11/08/2026

Europe News

Migrant flows to Greece down 34% in 2026, minister says

The sharpest decline is in migration flows from Turkey, down 59%, while arrivals from Libya showed a far smaller drop of about 4%.

06/08/2026

Europe News

Residents in Greece survey damage left by fires near Athens

According to an initial investigation by the fire service, the blaze started on Friday with a spark on power cables managed by a private company in Agios Vasileios.

05/08/2026

Europe News

Firefighters in Greece hope to contain blaze on Athens outskirts

The greater Athens area and the neighbouring island of Evia remained under near maximum fire risk on Tuesday according to the civil protection ministry.

04/08/2026

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Burned homes, blackened cars: Greek wildfires leave trail of destruction in Porto Germeno

Porto Germeno faces severe wildfire damage as Greece enters a second week of major fires. Firefighters remain deployed and at least five people have died.

04/08/2026

Europe News

Aerial firefighters take off to tackle major wildfire in Greece

Authorities warned the broader Athens region of Attica remained at a high risk for wildfires due to a forecast increase in temperatures.

03/08/2026

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Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of Kefalonia

Wildfires in Kefalonia and western Attica forced evacuations as strong winds hampered firefighting efforts and threatened homes and communities

03/08/2026

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Helicopters and firefighters fight fast-moving wildfire near Athens

Firefighters and helicopters battled a fast-moving wildfire west of Athens as strong winds fueled the blaze and forced emergency operations across the area.

02/08/2026

Travel News

How Greece’s ‘door visa’ gives Turks easier entry to EU islands

Launched in 2024, the visa-on-arrival scheme covers 12 Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. Nearly 1.5 million Turks visited Greece in 2025, up from 1.2 million the previous year.

31/07/2026

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Crete wildfire kills two firefighters as fierce flames spread in Greece

Wildfires continue to burn across Crete, Greece, where two firefighters died as strong winds fuelled the blaze and aircraft joined rescue efforts.

30/07/2026

Culture news

Thank you Mr Nolan! Greece celebrates global success of 'Odyssey'

Kyriakos Mitsotakis thanked the British director for the film’s role in promoting ancient Greek culture and for choosing Greece as the main filming location for his box office blockbuster.

28/07/2026

Travel News

Short breaks set the tone for travellers in Greece, new data reveals

Data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority show that trips of up to three nights recorded the strongest growth in 2025. Citizens over 65 emerged as the age group with the sharpest increase in travel.

24/07/2026

Travel News

Greece's iconic ‘Shipwreck Beach’ to be extended

Plans to extend Zakynthos' iconic Navagio Beach by 30 metres aim to preserve its rusting shipwreck for future generations, as visitors continue to be barred from the popular island attraction because of safety concerns.

13/07/2026

Culture news

Nymphs and Nereids: Mount Olympus hosts annual polytheism festival

Mount Olympus is a sight to behold each summer as torchlight processions, symbolic ceremonies and theatrical performances bring communities together in a shared celebration of ancient Greek mythology.

08/07/2026

Travel News

Andros Routes: Paths leading to the island's natural heritage

The trails are systematically maintained and cleared, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Andros Routes volunteer team.

07/07/2026

Travel News

Greece: Flight delays down in June, says civil aviation authority

The problem of flight delays at Greek airports has now reached the highest echelons of the national government in Athens.

06/07/2026

Travel News

Boutique hotel with pools and Jacuzzis for every room opens in Paros

The Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros, on the Greek island in the Cyclades, is exclusively for those over the age of 13.

05/07/2026

Europe News

Attackers target homes of Greek ruling party figures, killing one

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed "outrage and anger" at what he called a "cowardly, terrorist and murderous attack."

01/07/2026

Europe Today

Four trapped after Athens apartment block collapses, fire brigade says

Emergency services have been deployed to the scene to help with the search and rescue operation and footage shown on local media showed workers walking in the rubble looking for signs of life.

30/06/2026

Earth News

Greece using satellites and AI to detect wildfires earlier than ever

Four nanosatellites are now fully operational, sending instant alerts to firefighters.

30/06/2026

Earth News

Greek fishers will be paid to catch invasive pufferfish

EU money will be used to support fishers whose livelihoods are threatened by climate change.

29/06/2026