Bear seen roaming in rural Oreokastro
A bear has appeared in rural and mountainous areas of Oreokastro, a municipality in the regional unit of Thessaloniki, northern Greece, local authorities said in a press release on Friday.
Travel trends favor Greece
The European tourism industry is facing a structural transformation as traveler preferences shift from mass consumption to a search for authenticity, sustainability and a meaningful connection to local destinations, which constitutes an opportunity for Greece.
Last wave of Easter travellers swarm Attica ports
Thousands of travellers rushed to Attica’s three main ports on Friday in what is expected to be the last wave of the yearly exodus ahead of Orthodox Easter.
Ferry companies on alert
Domestic ferry companies are evaluating plans to cope with a possible escalation of the crisis, despite Wednesday’s truce.
Small is better for urban flats
More and more property developers are turning to the construction of smaller-sized homes, adapting to the new market reality.
Vivi Tycheropoulou’s uphill battle with graft in OPEKEPE
When she started working at OPEKEPE 24 years ago, she didn’t expect to find herself in the vortex of a high-profile, European-scale scandal.
On Good Friday, grief becomes ritual
From a strictly rational perspective, it is a funeral. Yet every Good Friday, this lived ritual of grief gathers kin and community, reenacting a tradition spanning centuries.
Phone surveillance convictions head to appeals court
Four businessmen convicted in a sweeping phone surveillance case will face an appeals court on December 11, 2026, as investigations ordered by the court of first instance continue to unfold.
Annual 1.8% increase in industrial output index
Greece’s Overall Industrial Production Index in February recorded an increase of 1.8% compared with February 2025. The Overall IPI in February 2025 increased by 6.7% compared with the corresponding index in February 2024, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Thursday.
Authorities seize thousands of Easter fireworks
Authorities seized thousands of firecrackers, flares and fireworks ahead of Easter and arrested 93 people following inspections, police said.