The ancient Mycenaean tholos tomb at Georgiko-Xinoneri in Karditsa, one of the best-preserved funerary monuments…
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On November 21, 1973, a miraculous event in Karditsa captured the hearts of Orthodox Christians when witnesses reported seeing an icon of the Virgin Mary weeping during the Feast of the Entrance. This phenomenon served as a beacon of hope and comfort, highlighting the enduring presence and intercession of the Theotokos in the lives of the faithful
A Greek court has sentenced former regional governor Costas Agorastos and three other officials to a 15-month suspended prison term for their mismanagement during the deadly floods caused by Cyclone Ianos in 2020. The floods, which swept through Thessaly, resulted in three fatalities and significant destruction to cities and agricultural land. While the court acquitted the officials of involuntary manslaughter, victims’ families expressed disappointment, claiming the deaths were the result of systemic failures within the state mechanism.
Recent excavations at the "Botanical Garden" Neolithic site near Lake Plastira have unveiled crucial new findings from the transition between the Early and Middle Neolithic periods. Key discoveries include early ceramic kilns, self-built structures, and an array of flint tools and pottery. Notable artifacts such as anthropomorphic figurines and an intact kiln model highlight the site's unique contribution to Neolithic research.
As of August 21, 2024, Greece has reported a total of 12 deaths due to West Nile virus infection this year.
Greece has reported 10 deaths from the West Nile virus in 2024, with a total of 76 domestic cases confirmed so far. Most of the severe cases involved central nervous system symptoms, and the fatalities were all among individuals over 60. The virus has spread across several regions, highlighting its ongoing presence in Greece and other European nations.
A new section of the E65 motorway in Central Greece has opened to traffic, bringing faster travel times and improved connectivity between Athens and Thessaloniki.
The post of the Association for the Protection of Abused Animals of Larissa. The disappearance…
On this day, April 12, 2018, flight lieutenant Giorgos Baltadoros lost his life. The fallen…
According to Airbnb data, changes in travel trends this spring are evident. Millennials are leading…
Greece has an abundance of mineral and thermal springs that are waiting to be enjoyed…
If Greece is famous for something, it is its natural beauty and the fact that…
The catastrophic floods in the Thessalian Plain in the aftermath of Storm Daniel bring a…
The map of Thessaly changed after the onset of Storm Daniel, which proved to be…
A shocking case has been brought to light and is going to occupy the courtrooms…
One morning, the residents of Igoumenitsa saw dozens of Ferraris arrive in Greece from Italy.…
The weather is extremely wintery in many areas of Greece, with snow being dumped in…
Criminal charges have been filed against a Greek health centre in Karditsa over fake Covid-19…
The “Mitos” project - an ongoing ethnographic series by Greek photographer Michael Pappas that focuses on local costumes throughout Greece - is described as a compelling and beautiful tribute to Greece.
The funeral of Stefanos Tsitsipas' grandmother, Stavroula, took place on Tuesday at the Church of…