On August 19, 1969, the Bronze Age city of Akrotiri on Santorini was uncovered, offering an extraordinary glimpse into a civilization preserved in volcanic ash. This discovery remains one of the most significant archaeological finds, revealing a sophisticated society...
Paris Hilton, who is vacationing on Santorini with family, has joined the growing list of international celebrities spending part of their summer in Greece.
The Hiltons' Greek getaway was documented in photographs shared by Paris's sister, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, on...
Greece is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. It has been home to winemaking for more than 6,500 years—ample time to refine and transform this ancient 'elixir' into a growing favorite of sommeliers and wine drinkers...
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...
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...
