Samos

Germany Looted Hundreds of Greek Antiquities From Samos Island

German researchers have tracked down and documented hundreds of antiquities in Berlin museums looted from the island of Samos, Greece. A recent report in the Deutsche Welle says that a book was published recently after years of research documenting in...

When Cleopatra and Marc Antony Celebrated Love on Ancient Greece’s ‘Mykonos’

Cleopatra, the Greek Queen of Ancient Egypt, and Marc Antony, the famous Roman general, conducted part of their decadent love affair on the Greek island of Samos in the summer of 32 B.C. At the time, Samos was regarded...

Greek Island of Samos Welcomes First Turkish Visitors as Seasonal Ferry Services Begin

The Greek Island of Samos has opened its tourism season on a positive note, as the arrival of the first Turkish visitors from Kusadasi marked the launch of regular ferry routes linking the two sides of the Aegean. The...

Greece’s Samos Sees Rising Demand From British Travelers

Greece's Samos is moving rapidly into the international spotlight as one of the most promising new choices for British travelers. New direct flight connections from UK airports and expanding international media coverage are already driving a noticeable rise in...

Gold Heist in Ancient Greece Among the Biggest in History

A gold heist in Ancient Greece on the prosperous island of Sifnos is considered to have been among the largest in recorded history. The Sifnos island raid in 524 BC targeted the famed gold and silver mines of the Greek...

Beyond the Stars: Remembering Stephen Hawking’s “Heaven on Earth” on Samos

In the summer of 1998, the late Professor Stephen Hawking, the man who spent his life unraveling the mysteries of black holes and the origins of time, found himself momentarily captivated by something far more terrestrial: the shimmering turquoise...

Samos Emerges as a Top Travel Trend for 2026: New Flights and International Acclaim

Greece's Samos is currently capturing the attention of international media as a premier destination for unique travel experiences. According to Travel and Tour World, the "Island of Pythagoras" is set to become a favorite for British travelers following the announcement...

Eupalinos Tunnel, a Masterpiece of Ancient Engineering on Samos, Greece

Even by modern standards, the ancient Tunnel of Eupalinos on Samos, Greece is considered a marvel of engineering and craftsmanship. Built around 550 BC, it's one of the earliest large-scale tunnel projects in history. Over 1000 meters long, it was...

12-Year-Old Killed by Boat Propeller During Migrant Landing on Samos, Greece

A fatal incident unfolded early on Monday on Samos, Greece, where a 12-year-old boy lost his life during the landing of a migrant vessel. Authorities found the child on Svala Beach in the Vourliotes area with severe injuries caused...