Most popular Greek islands are witnessing a sharp decline in restaurant and taverna visits this summer, with some areas reporting a massive drop in dining revenue compared to last year.  Both Greek and foreign tourists are increasingly opting for supermarket food purchases to cook and prepare at their accommodations, or choosing takeout or street food to curb vacation costs.  This trend, already evident last summer, has

The 15th of August is celebrated in commemoration of the Virgin Mary, or Panaghia.  It is one of the most important dates in the Greek Orthodox Christian calendar, known as the 'Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos'.  It is a national and religious holiday that marks the 'falling asleep' repose or kimisis of Panaghia, Mother of Jesus Christ.  The Virgin Mary is referred to in

Greece experienced its second hottest month of July in the past 15 years.  The month was marked by prolonged heatwaves, especially between the 14th and 28th July, with average maximum daily temperatures consistently exceeding seasonal highs across the country.  Although Northern and Central Greece ranked the second hottest since 2010, when 53 meteorological stations started operating across the whole country, th

From Wednesday 18th June 2025, Greece has imposed strict new rules on motorhome and trailer travellers, banning free camping and limited overnight parking to designated campsites, with heavy fines for all those who violate the rules.  The updated Highway Code (K.O.K.) now legally recognises recreational vehicles as temporary accommodation, defining standards for motorhomes and trailers under article 4