Greece is tightening planning regulations for tourism development, with new restrictions proposed for hotel construction, islands affected by overtourism, and short-term rentals in destinations facing growing pressure.
The country’s draft Special Spatial Framework for Tourism divides Greece into five categories...
Nestled in the heart of Greece's rugged landscape lies the Haliacmon River. Known to modern Greeks as ''Aliakmonas'', this river has been the nation’s silent witness. Have you ever wondered what stories the longest river in Greece could tell...
In Greek tradition, the swallow arrives each year to announce spring and transform the world around it. Long before modern meteorology, the Mediterranean relied on this small bird as a natural herald of the season. The Ancient Greeks even...
Lake Plastiras, located in central Greece, is known as "Little Switzerland" for its idyllic landscape that resembles the Swiss Alps. The stunning blue lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and verdant pine forests, captivating visitors at any time of...
Erysichthon of Thessaly is a fascinating figure in Greek mythology, who is not very well-known. However, his story is truly impressive and sad at the same time. It is an ancient Greek tale of hubris and divine wrath, elements...
Greece confirmed something rather unexpected recently: the country’s first genetically proven wolf-dog hybrid, discovered not far from Thessaloniki.
According to DNA analysis conducted by one of the country's leading wildlife organizations, Callisto, the animal carries roughly 45 percent wolf genes...
Get to know Edessa, the Northern Greek city referred to as the “City of Water and of the Five Senses,” which is home to thermal springs and the famed Edessa Waterfalls.
Edessa is the capital of Pella, located in the...
A new article published in the journal Nature has provided the most compelling evidence to date for the existence of ancient life on Mars. The findings, based on data from NASA's Perseverance rover, must be confirmed by future analysis...
