A major milestone for Greece’s energy map is on the horizon as the electrical interconnection of the Southern Cyclades enters its final stretch.
Last week, the power interconnection of Santorini was successfully completed, signaling the countdown toward the island’s full...
Greece has launched a new partnership with Airbnb to provide free accommodation for doctors and nurses working on five Aegean islands this summer. The pilot program, announced by Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis, aims to ease a persistent housing shortage...
Among the most popular summer bookings for international travelers to Greece according to data released by Ferryscanner are the islands of Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Ios, and Santorini.
These findings are based on ferry reservations made between January 1 and July...
Greece has firmly established itself as one of the world's leading cruise destinations, welcoming millions of passengers each year to its legendary islands, historic ports, and breathtaking coastlines. According to the latest official figures from the Hellenic Ports Association,...
Plato's account of the lost civilization of Atlantis includes a description of a marvelous temple of god Poseidon. It was said to have been in the center of Atlantis, so it was a very prominent part. However, in most...
Plato's account of Atlantis contains numerous fascinating features. Scholars acknowledge that many of these features may well have been inspired by real places and events. One particularly notable part of Plato's description is the fact that Atlantis supposedly had...
Around 3,600 years ago, one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in Mediterranean history buried the settlement of Akrotiri on the island of Thera, modern-day Santorini, beneath layers of ash.
The inhabitants had already escaped, leaving behind homes, tools, storage...
An academic study has stirred controversy over the Bronze Age Blue Monkeys fresco from Akrotiri, Santorini, regarded as one of the most enigmatic artworks of the ancient Greek world, suggesting the Silk Road may have opened 1,500 years earlier...
In the late 1940s, the inauguration of the Venetsanos family winery in Megalochori marked a watershed moment for Santorini, signaling the end of the pre-industrial "kanava" (traditional cave cellars) era.
The mastermind behind this revolutionary project was chemist-oenologist Georgios Venetsanos....
The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean. The millions of tourists who visit the Cyclades this summer have the opportunity to marvel at some of the most...
