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Ryanair to reduce domestic services across Greece

Budget airline Ryanair announced on Wednesday that it will be reducing domestic flights across Greece. Representatives have blamed the decision on Fraport Greece for increasing airport charges for the airline. …

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Shocking Greek customs finds include reptiles and sturgeon eggs

With a rise in tourism also comes an increase in customs finds and in 2017 that included the unthinkable. According to statistics published by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue, …

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Albanians largest group to obtain Greek citizenship

According to data from the European Union’s statistics office Eurostat, the largest group of foreign nationals to obtain Greek citizenship in 2016 were Albanians. They came out on top with …

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Greece fires warning shots after Turkish helicopter flies near Greek islet

Greeks troops have reportedly fired warning shots, after a Turkish helicopter flew at low altitude around the perimeter of the Greek islet of Ro. Situated west of Kastellorizo just a …

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Varoufakis admits aspiration to become PM

The next Greek elections may be not be in sight for at least a  year, but Yanis Varoufakis stepped in to name himself as a contender for the Prime Minister …

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Access to one of Crete’s most stunning beaches to be restricted

Crete is home to some of Greece’s most beautiful beaches. But with tourism to the island on the rise, Greece is taking measures to avoid congestion and protect the environment. …

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Footage of Greek Easter liturgy becomes viral

For most Greek Orthodox Christians, the most popular time to be in Church is on the night of Holy Saturday, when the Easter Divine Liturgy culminates in celebratory chanting and …

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Uber suspends services in Greece

Ride-sharing service Uber has announced that it will be suspending its licensed services in Greece as of next Thursday. The decision was announced on Thursday in response to new laws …

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Santorini starring in rap video as a gangster’s paradise

Santorini. The name alone evokes images of typical ‘Greekness’ – white houses, washed in bright light, perched on steep cliffs, overlooking beaches made out of dark volcanic soil and surrounded …

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Giant Greek flag painted atop Kalymnos hill

Kalymnos has been painted blue and white. Just below a Holy Church in the village of Mavrovouni, a giant Greek flag spanning 375 square metres was painted on Monday. It …

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