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Greece’s Beautiful Mount Ziria, Birthplace of God Hermes

According to the legend, the Pleiad known as Maia gave birth to Zeus' son Hermes in a cave near the lake Dasios on Mount Ziria near the village of Trikala. Also known as Mount Kyllini or Mount Cyllene, this mountain...

Old and New Christmas Traditions in Greece

One of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar is the annual commemoration of the birth of Christ. Each country has its own unique traditions and each region of Greece has a different history along with different myths...

Greece’s Top Winter Destinations

Greece is known around the world for its sunny summers, white sand beaches, and crystal- clear waters, but there is another equally magical and exciting side to the country. There are many winter destinations that will make anyone drop...

Floods in Greece: 6 Dead as Thessaly Turns Into a Giant Lake

Hundreds are stranded due to the unprecedented floods in Greece. In the dramatic photo above is the agonizing moment a father, his two sons, and the family dog swam to their safety as floods turned the village of Palamas...

Ancient Greek Healing Temple of Trikala to Be Restored

The ancient Asclepieion at Trikala in Thessaly, one of the most important healing temples of the Greek empire, will be restored, the Ministry of Culture announced on Wednesday. The Asclepieion, devoted to the God Asclepius, was the place where people...

“Flying Priest” Marks Holy Saturday’s Liturgy in Greece

The tradition of the “Flying Priest” from the Greek island of Chios has now spread in many parts of Greece and Cyprus

Greek City of Trikala First in Europe to Deploy Delivery Droids

The Greek city of Trikala will be the first in Europe to pilot fully automated 'delivery droids' in the city center. The project is a collaboration of e-Trikala, the University Research Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (EPISEY) and the...

Restored Synagogue Opens in Trikala, Greece

Members of Jewish communities from all over the world attended the grand opening of the renovated synagogue in Trikala, Greece this week. The celebration at the Kahal Kadosh Yavanim synagogue, which was destroyed in 1930, began last Friday when the...

Christmas 2021 Celebrations Planned Throughout Greece

Christmas celebrations in theme parks have been very popular in recent years and this holiday season will be special as they were closed last year because of the pandemic

Greek City of Trikala Tests Drone Delivery of Medicines

The city of Trikala in the Thessaly region has become the first Greek city to complete a successful test of delivering medicinal drugs via an unmanned drone. The red drone, with four rotor blades, took off from the northwestern...