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Turkish Drug Ring Leader Vowed to ‘Conquer Mykonos Before Erdogan Arrives’

An alleged drug trafficking network on Mykonos used VIP transport services to supply tourists with cocaine and other narcotics, while its suspected Turkish leader spoke of “conquering” the island before Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan "arrives", according to police...

Thousands of Chicken and Turkey Feet Wash Ashore on Greek Island of Evia

Thousands of chicken and turkey feet washed ashore on the Greek island of Evia on Saturday, resulting in an unusual scene along the coastline and raising questions about the source of the poultry remains. Local residents discovered the remains at...

Drowning Tourist Revived After Remarkable 79 Minutes of CPR on Renowned Greek Island

A 26-year-old Portuguese tourist remains in critical but stable condition after being pulled out unconscious from the sea off Zakynthos, a renowned Greek island in the Ionian Sea, and revived following approximately 79 minutes of CPR. The incident occurred...

Madonna Says She “Felt the Presence of God” on Greek Island of Patmos

Madonna has shared a personal reflection on her visit to Patmos, Greece, saying she felt “the presence of God” on the island and describing her return there with her son Rocco as a full-circle moment. The 68-year-old pop icon posted...

Poros: The “Little Venice” of the Saronic Gulf Near Athens

Poros is a small, charming island in the Saronic Gulf that is separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow channel that's only about 200 meters (656 feet) wide at its narrowest point. Ferries travel between Poros and the mainland town...

Greek Island of Sifnos Revives Ancient Beacon-Tower Communication System

Greek island of Sifnos is reviving one of its most distinctive links to antiquity through phryctoria, the ancient Greek beacon-tower communication system. The custom centers on the symbolic lighting of ancient tower sites across the island, recreating the visual communication...

From Eve to Feast Day: Greece Honors Dormition of Virgin Mary With Nationwide Festivities

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 starting on the eve of August 15. Deeply revered as the mother of Jesus and considered a spiritual...

Mykonos, Paros, and Santorini Lead Greece’s Summer Island Bookings

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...

Oinousses, the Hidden Greek Island Gem

Somewhere in the beautiful and not-so-touristy North Aegean Sea, we meet Oinousses; a cluster of nine small Greek islands and islets that dazzle with their virgin beauty. The largest of these islands is actually the only inhabited one and...

Kefalonia: The Greek Gem in the Ionian Sea

Kefalonia, the largest of the Ionian islands, with its emerald-colored mountains, secluded coves, and underground lakes, has recently been crowned the best Greek island by Which? magazine. Abundant sandy beaches, scenery uninterrupted by high-rise buildings and access to much-sought-after solitude...