Having faith
There is no such thing as a perfect democracy. Especially in historical times such as we’re experiencing right now, even countries with strong institutions find themselves rocked to their cores.
Teen injured by flare on Kalymnos airlifted to Athens for treatment
A 15-year-old suffered serious injuries to his right hand while handling a flare at the port of Kalymnos island, in the eastern Aegean.
‘Holy Light’ from Jerusalem arrives in Greece for Easter celebrations
The mission from Jerusalem carrying the Holy Light – or Holy Fire – arrived in Greece shortly after 8 p.m. As is custom, it was welcomed at Athens International Airport with the honors of a visiting head of state, before beginning its journey to churches across the country.
Dendias visits eastern Aegean outpost
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias visited a military outpost on the island of Panagia, a small Greek islet in the Oinousses complex in the eastern Aegean Sea.
This is Athens | Athens | May 1 – June 1
This is Athens City Festival returns May 1 to June 1 with over 200 free events across the capital, from parks and squares to rooftops and hidden corners.
Mitsotakis calls for unity and optimism in Easter message
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis shared his Easter message on Holy Saturday, saying that despite the challenges Greece is facing, they can be overcome through unity and collective strength.
A vegan-friendly take on ‘mageiritsa’
Being vegan or vegetarian shouldn’t mean missing out on the holiday feasting, though meat is the star of many dishes in the typical Greek Orthodox Easter menu.
One injured after train collides with car in Patras
A collision between a suburban railway train and a car occurred at noon on Holy Saturday in Patras, western Greece.
Holy Fire to arrive from Jerusalem on Saturday
The annual arrival of the Holy Fire in Athens is expected on Saturday evening aboard a special flight conducted by Aegean Airlines from Jerusalem.
Greece: The faithful mark Good Friday in Karpathos
The residents of the Greek island of Karpathos, in the Dodecanese, marked Orthodox Good Friday with church services and the procession of the Epitaph.