Members of the Delian League

A rare fresco of the Virgin Mary recently discovered on the island of Naxos by the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades is expected to shed light on the history of Byzantine painting in the Aegean before the era of the iconoclastic controversy which sought to the ban the veneration of religious images in 8th century.

A number of regions in the country have been designated as having a very high risk of fire (Category 4) on Saturday, according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection at the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.

The popular tourist islands of Folegandros, Ios and Sikinos were left without electricity for seven hours on Thursday night, a likely cause being the unprecedented demand on power due to the combination of large tourist numbers and high temperatures.

The outage on the three Cycladic islands began at 8.30 p.m. and lasted until 3.30 a.m.

The islands of Mykonos and Santorini, perhaps Greece's most famous tourist destinations, were the two glaring exceptions in the accommodation and catering business during the first half of the year: Turnover in these two destinations declined nearly 10%, while across the country, overall, it increased 8.71%.

Hellenic Statistical Authority data on turnover in accommodation and catering show widening economic inequality between tourist destinations and the rest of the country.

Amidst the debate that has opened about how much and what sort of tourism we need, issues of economic inequality will inevitably have their part.

A library from the Hellenistic period has emerged as one of the latest treasures unearthed during the ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Stratonikeia, nestled in the western province of Muğla's Yatağan district.

Greece is facing severe water shortages affecting both islands and the mainland, public broadcaster ERT reported Wednesday. 

The Aegean Regatta kicks off on August 19, starting from Kalymnos and taking in Nisyros, Tilos and Halki before racing for Rhodes. Celebrating its 24th year, the regatta promises exceptional sailing and aims to showcase the beauty of the Dodecanese islands. The event will feature a variety of cultural and artistic activities for all ages to entertain visitors, sailors and island residents.

The Constantinople-born diplomat, honorary ambassador Alexandros Alexandris, who had extensive knowledge of Greek-Turkish relations and specialized in minority issues, has passed away.

Alexandros Alexandros was born in Pera, Constantinople, and completed his education at the Great School of the Nation in Phanar.

Which Cycladic islands saw the most property sales in the last five years? Most people would probably say Santorini and Mykonos, the two most popular with visitors. But the reality is somewhat different.