In almost every Greek city you will find ancient monuments, sculptures or building remains that are evidence of the grand historical past of the country. Many of these monuments are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, not just because of their majestic architecture or their antiquity, but also because of their contribution to modern civilization, society, art and sciences.
Tag: Peloponnese
4.4 Richter earthquake shook Filiatra, Messinia at 06:53 on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Epicenter 9 km west of Gargaliani, depth 11.4 km. Strongly felt across Peloponnese – no damage reported. Lekkas: Submarine quake.
Secondary school teachers across Greece will hold a three-hour work stoppage on Wednesday from 8:00am…
Severe weather battered large parts of Greece and triggered evacuations, landslides, flooding and major road…
Greek summer is almost here — and if you’re planning to explore the Peloponnese, there’s…
A wall collapsed on Friday afternoon, 13 February 2026, in the “Kremala” neighbourhood of Messini,…
Greece will experience a new wave of Saharan dust starting Saturday, 14 February, according to…
The Region of Peloponnese entered a heightened “Red Code” state of readiness from Wednesday until…
A new international study has found that the people of Mesa Mani in southern Greece…
The Greek Fire Service handled a total of 603 emergency calls across the regions of…
Greek firefighters are transferring eight hikers to safety after locating them in a difficult and…
Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni conducted high-level meetings with senior executives of the French tourism…
The Hellenic Fire Service has received a total of 103 emergency calls due to strong…
A powerful tornado struck the area of Giannitsochori in Ilia on Thursday morning, January 8,…
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Kalavryta in western Greece on Saturday evening, December 6, 2025, with the epicenter located just 6 km west-southwest of the town at a shallow depth of 5 km. The tremor was widely felt across the Peloponnese and beyond, but no injuries or significant damage have been reported so far.
A mild 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck early Saturday morning in a maritime area southwest of Gerolimenas in Laconia, southern Greece. Seismologists described the activity as normal and distant from the mainland, posing no cause for concern.
Discover the stark stone towers of Inner Mani in Lakonia, Peloponnese – towering symbols of clan pride, blood feuds, and unbreakable independence that turned a barren peninsula into one of Greece’s most dramatic and haunting landscapes.
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake hit Ilia in western Peloponnese shortly after midnight on 1 December 2025, with the epicenter located 5 km west-northwest of Giannitsochori at a shallow depth of 5 km. No injuries or damage reported.
The torch-lighting ceremony next week for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will be relocated from…
Discover the Peloponnese, Greece’s historic peninsula emerging as the hottest travel destination for 2026. With ancient ruins, serene beaches, luxury resorts, and authentic villages, it offers a crowd-free alternative to Santorini and Mykonos—before the world catches on.
Greece is emerging as a vital hub in Europe’s new energy landscape, with major agreements involving ExxonMobil and Chevron advancing hydrocarbon exploration south of Crete, the Peloponnese, and the Ionian Sea. The deals position Greece as a regional energy and LNG transit center, reducing Europe’s reliance on Russian gas.
The coastal zone of Kyparissiakos Gulf in western Peloponnese has once again been confirmed as…
Greece’s National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an emergency weather alert warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms expected from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. The severe conditions will mainly affect eastern mainland regions and the northern Aegean, with authorities urging citizens to take precautionary measures and follow safety advice.
Greece faces a rainy Monday, November 3, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms in the Ionian, Epirus, western Sterea, and western Peloponnese, per the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY). Scattered clouds may bring light rains elsewhere, with morning and evening fog reducing visibility. Temperatures hold steady at 22–24°C, up to 25°C in Crete and the Dodecanese.
The Ramsay family shone at IRONMAN 70.3 Costa Navarino in Greece’s Peloponnese, with Tana Ramsay securing a spot at the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice. Gordon and Tilly Ramsay also delivered strong performances, showcasing their passion for triathlon and raising funds for charity in a stunning Mediterranean setting.
In a major step for Greece’s energy future, Chevron and Helleniq Energy have secured rights to explore four offshore blocks south of Crete and the Peloponnese. The sole bidders in a 2025 international tender, the US-Greek consortium will begin seismic surveys and exploratory drilling under contracts set for parliamentary approval as early as November. With ExxonMobil already active west of Crete, American energy giants now control vast Greek seabed areas—potentially holding 680 billion cubic meters of natural gas—strengthening U.S. influence in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Greece is racing to finalise an offshore gas exploration deal with U.S. energy giant Chevron and Greek refiner Helleniq Energy by the end of 2025. The agreement, which covers deep-sea blocks off Crete and the Peloponnese, marks a key step in Greece’s drive to strengthen its energy independence and support Europe’s transition away from Russian gas.
Greece basks in mostly clear skies today with temperatures reaching up to 24°C, though western Crete may see brief showers, especially in mountainous areas. Expect occasional clouds in eastern Macedonia, Thrace, and the Ionian Islands, with northwest winds strengthening to 6 Beaufort in the southeastern Aegean by afternoon. The weekend promises stable temperatures and mostly clear conditions, with light showers possible in northern and eastern regions.
A sweeping series of tax audits carried out by Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue…
Kyllini has officially joined Greece’s seaplane network, receiving final approval to operate its waterway and positioning itself as a key gateway to the Ionian Islands and the Peloponnese. This strategic development marks a major step in expanding Greece’s maritime aviation and boosting regional tourism and connectivity.
