Travel

There is plenty for everyone. Here is your definitive guide to enjoying and getting to know the islands of Greece for the summer of 2021.

Trains in Greece went back into gradual operation on Wednesday following the rail tragedy at Tempi on February 28 that cost the lives of 57 people and injured scores more. The gradual reopening of the railway system was announced by...

The iconic Shipwreck beach or Navagio beach, in Zakynthos, Greece will remain closed to tourists this summer for fear of landslides, authorities on the island announced on Wednesday. The beach recently voted as best in the world, is a popular...

On Friday, the Greek airline SKY Express announced that it is offering members of Greece's student community free air travel tickets between Athens and Thessaloniki in the aftermath of the Tempi train tragedy. Free flights for students in Athens and...

The former leper colony of Spinalonga just off the coast of Crete will be restored in order to create exhibition spaces, the Greek Culture Ministry announced. The restoration of the buildings of the Leprosy Hospital is part of the ministry’s...

The Cyprus-Greece ferry link will resume for a second consecutive year in late spring with a new schedule expected to be announced soon. Scandro Holding, which in 2022 was awarded the project of reviving the maritime link between the two...

In 2022, the United States saw an unprecedented spike in confiscated firearms passing through airport security - with TSA agents seizing over 18 guns a day. This dramatic increase signals the surge of gun ownership throughout US society and emphasizes...

Chiliadou Beach, in Evia, Greece was awarded the Best European Filming Location of the year by the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) over the weekend. The beach washed by the Aegean Sea was featured in Triangle of Sadness winner of...

The Red Light District in Amsterdam will soon have stricter regulations about smoking cannabis on the streets and late-night disturbances. Except for coffee shops that follow the 'tolerance policy,' which allows them to sell cannabis under strict conditions, it is...

In a major push towards a more sustainable and healthier future, Dubai-based company URB has proposed a new infrastructure project that promises to transform the city. Dubbed "The Loop", the 93-kilometer indoor cycling and running track aims to make...

The government in Hong Kong has unveiled plans to give away 500,000 free airline tickets as part of an initiative to boost tourism and draw visitors back to the city. The "Hello Hong Kong" initiative was revealed for the first...

South Asia was once the eastern part of the Hellenistic world, a pivotal yet little explored part of the Greek empire and cultural sphere. The Indian subcontinent is where the Orient meets the Occident and where Sanskrit meets Greek. Where...

Boeing delivered the last-ever 747 on Tuesday marking the end of an era dominated by the plane dubbed "Queen of the Skies." In a ceremony that was broadcast live online, the aircraft was handed over to its new owner, US...

The island of Skopelos has enchanted visitors over the years and has even reached international fame as the setting for the movie "Mamma Mia!"

This stunning view of a winter wonderland along a road near Florina in northern Greece has recently gone viral thanks to a photographer who posted the video. Stefanos Addimando uploaded the short video on Instagram and called it "the magic...