Agios Stefanos

In his seaside workshop on the Greek island of Lesvos, Dimitris Kouvdis uses ancient techniques to create pottery pieces that have recently been honoured with inclusion in UNESCO's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Water drainage from houses, traffic disruptions and even fires caused by lightning were some of the problems caused by the 48-hour bad weather that hit the country.The weather subsided late in the afternoon and today summer will return with temperatures rising up to 35 degrees Celsius and local rains and sporadic thunderstorms in the northern and eastern Aegean.

Police are focusing their investigation into the murder of 54-year-old civil engineer Panagiotis Stathis, who was gunned down on Tuesday morning outside the offices of his company in Psychiko in northern Athens, on the island of Mykonos, where he had been professionally active since the late 90s.

Leading Cyprus group Thanos Hotels & Resorts announced on Wednesday it is entering the Greek luxury hospitality market with a three-year investment plan aimed at opening 10 new hotels.

In 2023 the group introduced a new hotel concept, the Amyth Hotels, on Mykonos island.

The Ministry of Infrastructure has left open the possibility of building side tolls at Varibobi and Agios Stefanos on the Athens-Lamia national road, as well as frontal tolls at the exit to Halkida, but only if "hybrid" (i.e. pay-by-the-mile) tolls are created.

The case of the Nammos beach restaurant on the island of Mykonos is heading toward closure after the Syros Town Planning Authority certified the company's compliance with the Environment Ministry's request that the illegal structures it had erected be demolished.

This has paved the way for the reopening of the sealed-off site. 

Stefanos to the rescue!

A video compilation of the most sensual summer moments on Mykonos where champagne-popping and spraying is the new plate-breaking of Greece.

Are you looking for a hidden place? Do you want to swim alone? With almost 14,000-km worth of top-notch beaches, there’s a remote and secluded little sandy spot for you! Here are just some:

Agios Pavlos, Crete

Mykonos, part of the Cyclades group, in the Aegean has launched a thousand postcards. Known as the isle of winds, it is famous for its trademark sugar-cube houses, amazing beaches and non-stop party atmosphere the island has something for everyone.