The people of Greece observe the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, or Panagia—meaning “All-Holy” or “Full of Grace”—with numerous customs and festivals today, August 15.

There are numerous churches in Greece's Islands dedicated to Virgin Mary. Some humble and unpretentious. Here is a list of the most majestic.

To avoid starting wildfires – which is a criminal offence in Greece – you should always pick up litter (especially glass), ...

Greece’s Civil Protection warns of Extremely High Risk of Fires – Alert Category 5 – for three regions also for Sunday,  August 10, 2025.

The gusty winds will continue unabated over the next few days, with winds reaching up to 8 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea. At the ...

The winds will blow in the Aegean from the north, moderate to strong 5-6 Beaufort and locally in the Central and South Aegean ...

Greece’s Civil Protection warns of Extremely High Risk of Fires – Alert Category 5 – for six regions across the country for ...