August exodus
Festivals
Orthodox Greeks Celebrate Dormition of The Virgin Mary
Worshippers across the world were celebrating the Dormition of Virgin Mary on Monday, one of the greatest days in the Greek Orthodox calendar.
Greece
Athenians Begin Mass August Exodus Despite Covid-19 Fears
Thousands of Athenians are deserting the Greek capital for their annual August holidays this weekend, despite fears of a new coronavirus wave, while temperatures soared in many parts of the country.
The mass exodus is expected to culminate on Saturday,...