Amorgos

Excavations next to the uninhabited Greek islet of Keros, already identified as the enigmatic hub of a forgotten religion, have now revealed traces of intense industrial activity more than 4,500 years ago.

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake has hit the area between the islands of Milos, Amorgos and Santorini. The tremor occurred at 6.53pm, according to the Athens Geodynamics Institute.

Golden stretches of sand, crystal clear waters, and charming taverns & bars are only a few reasons why island-hopping in the Small Cyclades should be up next in your vacation wish list.

Yes, we are sure that you’ve heard of the Cyclades – they have long been a favorite holiday destination for travelers around the world.

Greek painter Angela Petrova takes viewers on a journey to the Greek islands with her new exhibition, "Greekblue," on display in Amorgos. The artist's work is inspired by Mediterranean scenes, ranging from skyscapes to nature and sea stills, as well as the everyday activities of people living on the islands.

Greece is a country with so many islands and islets that one could spend their entire life visiting each island and still not see them all! Most people know about the popular ones like Mykonos, Crete, Santorini, Rhodes and others on the west coast like Corfu, Zante and Lefkas.

The wreckage from the missing helicopter of Hellenic Navy was found at the islet of Kinaros on Thursday morning which had been missing since 2:45 am.

The two pilots and the radar operator who were on the helicopter have been officially declared missing. However, shortly after 11:00 authorities found one body.

Many of Europe’s famous cities are best known for their food, wine, history, or culture, but there are some cities that attract visitors because of their beautiful colors!

Trip Advisor recently asked its members to vote on the top 10 sights in Greece for tourists and travelers. How many have you visited?

Here they are in descending order:

10. Praxiteles’ statue of Hermes, located in the National Archaeological Museum in central Athens. It considered one of the finest examples of Classical sculpture.

By Harry van Versendaal