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 ...

Why is this so, and how does Mount Athos maintain its male-only policy? Click through the following gallery and read more ...

It's midnight in the Aegean Sea but on the Greek island of Ikaria, in the courtyard of the church of St Elijah, the revelry was barely getting started.