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Archaeologists Discover Eight Ancient Graves in Western Peloponnese

According to the Greek Ministry of Culture, archaeologists excavating a site in Ilia, a region in the western Peloponnese, recently discovered eight ancient graves spanning from the second to the fourth century BC. The eight tombs discovered during digs in...

Greece’s Oldest Woman Dies at the Age of 115

Greece's oldest woman, Katerina Karnarou, has passed away at the age of 115. Greek Reporter conducted an interview with Karnarou in 2018, when she was a mere 113, in which she told fascinating stories of her life and the monumental...

Much of Greece at Increased Risk of Wildfires on Wednesday

Much of Greece is at a "very high" risk of wildfires on Wednesday, according to an announcement by government officials. Authorities stated that much of the mainland, including the regions of Attica, Evia, central Greece, and the Peloponnese are at...

Seventy-three Migrants in Damaged Boat Rescued Off Greece's Western Coast

Greek authorities announced that a damaged boat filled with 73 migrants and two alleged migrant smugglers was rescued off the coast of the island of Zakynthos on Saturday, after the vessel sent out a distress signal. The migrants, with 23...

Greece's Little-Known Desert Captured on Drone Video

An arid piece of land in the north-western Peloponnese has been dubbed the "Greek Desert" for its sand dunes and relative lack of vegetation. Located near the village of Vartholomio, the area of Thines has now been offered for sale...