The planet came to a standstill in 2020 and travel “froze”, however British travellers wanted to holiday in Athens. According to Hostelworld, the Greek capital was the most searched for destination by…
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Britain’s Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced that passengers arriving in the UK from Greece, except from five islands, must self-isolate for 14 days as of 4 a.m. on Saturday. Greece was removed…
For the first time there will be a military presence on two tiny Greek islands that previously had no military role. The islands of Gavdos and Othonoi are being fortified with military…
Once upon a time, in one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods of Athens, Monastiraki, there is a house very different from all the others… every day it becomes a magical world full…
Heavy rain over the past few hours has left behind flooded roads and severe damage in some areas in Kefalonia and Corfu. The flooded roads in Argostoli, Kefalonia, were reminiscent of Venice…
At the top of The Times list of ’25 spectacular Greek island breaks’, is Andros. It is recalled Andros was also number one on the list of ‘Europe’s 25 secret islands without crowds…
Greece has extended measures to fight Covid-19 for another week, until October 12. The announcement was made by Deputy Civil Protection and Crises Management Minister Nikos Hardalias. In the Attica Region, where accounts for…
Ioannis Kapodistrias (February 10, 1776 – September 27, 1831) Born in Corfu and with roots from Cyprus, Kapodistrias was a Patriot, Statesman, Politician, a former Russian Foreign Minister and the 1st Head…
This Monument can be found in the village of Magoulades near the village square. It was erected to honour the Greeks who lost their lives in the sinking of the Proteus submarine,…
A British woman has been killed off the Greek island of Kerkyra (Corfu), after being hit by a speedboat. The victim is understood to have suffered severe leg injuries after being struck…
Greek Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas on Monday announced that Health Ministry spokesperson and infectious diseases expert Professor Sotiris Tsiodras together with Deputy Crisis Control Minister Nikos Hardalias and Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis will…
Greek authorities have announced the implementation of restrictive measures for the island of Lesvos, in a bid to control the spread of Covid-19. The measures which were announced on Sunday by the…
The Hellenic Police (ELAS) have intensified checks to make sure citizens and businesses are complying with regulations put in place to help curb the spread of Covid-19. On Friday, officers carried out…
A British tourist fell to his death from a third floor hotel balcony in Corfu on Monday night, in a suspected suicide. According to reports, the 46-year-old had been vacationing with his…
Greece and Cyprus are included on Israel’s “green” list of countries from which Israelis and foreign residents are allowed to arrive without having to isolate for 14 days. The list which was…
Six business owners were arrested and fined over the weekend, after they were found operating their bars and restaurants past the midnight curfew. It is recalled last week, the Greek government announced…
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform inspires travellers dreaming of their next trip with the ‘Best of the Best’ hotels based on pre-pandemic traveler reviews. This coveted award program which was announced…
Greece registered 110 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, with 9 of the new cases confirmed during checks at the country’s air and land entry points, and 19 registered in the Attica…
The reopening of Greece’s cruise sector from August 1 was confirmed by Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis in a letter to the International Cruise Association (CLIA) and the three largest cruise companies that…
Dua Lipa, the highly popular British-born pop singer, has been widely condemned on social media after showing her support for a “Greater Albania” that includes areas of Serbia like Kosovo and the…