Ioannina

Ioannina, one of Greece’s most beautiful cities, is renowned for its rich history, unique culture, and delicious local cuisine. Among its many treasures is the stunning Perama Cave, a breathtaking natural wonder that draws thousands of visitors each year.

The election of Greece's first Jewish mayor, Ioannina's Moisis Elisaf, was news that was heard around the world last May.

Education Minister Costas Gavroglou on Wednesday reiterated the government's intention to continue its dialogue with the Church of Greece despite the Holy Synod's refusal last Friday to ratify a deal between Prime Minister Alex Tsipras and Archbishop Ieronymos regarding church-state relations.

Greek Bishop Vartholomaios of Megara and Ioannina died at the age of 86 on Wednesday.

Born in 1928 in Athens, Vartholomaios studied law and theology at the Athens University before entering the clergy in 1954. He was appointed metropolitan bishop of Megara and Salamina in 1974.

His funeral will take place in Megara on Friday.

Greek Bishop Theoklitos of Ioannina, who died on Sunday at the age of 83, is to be buried Wednesday.

He had recently been hospitalized at the Ioannina University hospital for an unspecified illness.

Born in 1930 in Thessaloniki, Theoklitos became metropolitan bishop of Ioannina in 1975.