On Tuesday 16 April 2024, the Olympic Flame will be lit in Ancient Olympia in Greece. The Flame will then travel around Greece, and eventually reach Paris, where the 2024 Olympics will be held. Here is how to watch this unique ceremony. Olympic Games 2024 – Lighting the Olympic Flame in Greece This coming Tuesday, April 16, the Olympic Flame ceremony will, once again, take place in the site of Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese, Greece.  This unique ceremony, which happens once every four years, will kick off the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. After the Flame has been lit, it will travel arou ..read more

Winter 2023 – 2024 was the warmest one ever recorded for Greece, with temperatures in certain areas of the country exceeding 32 C (89.6 F). At the same time, the average sea surface temperature globally has increased. The warmest winter ever recorded in Greece The winter of 2023-2024 stands as the warmest ever recorded in Greek history. During the first quarter of 2024, temperature records were continuously being shattered. During the months of December 2023, January, and February 2024, temperatures were recorded at notably high levels for the season. Temperatures in some areas of the country ..read more

On 31st March 2024, Greece will increase the Golden Visa threshold to 800,000 euro in many areas of the country. Listing a Golden Visa property as an Airbnb will not be allowed. Golden Visa Greece – Threshold increases to 800,000 euro The Ministry of Finance in Greece has announced the new requirements for the Golden Visa program. The most notable change involves increasing the threshold to 800,000 or 400,000 euro, depending on the area. There is also a minimum property size requirement of 120 square meters. According to the Minister of Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, the following requirements ar ..read more

A few photos of Karpathos island in Greece, to complement our Amazon guidebook about the beautiful island!  Karpathos photos Here is a small selection of Karpathos photos. Kyra Panagia beach The port town, Pigadia Olympos village Diafani port town Landscape in Northern Karpathos Women at a local bakery Olympos, between the sea and the sky Sheltered beach in Amoopi A woman in traditional attire Colors of Karpathos View of Pigadia port town Statue of the woman of Olympos Boat from Diafani port to Saria island Achata beach Makarounes, local handmade pasta, drying in the sun Hik ..read more

The 96th Oscars Ceremony is just around the corner! Let’s recall all the Greek people who have won the precious statuette. And the Oscar goes to… With the 96th Academy Awards ceremony coming up in Los Angeles on March 10th, Greece is on the edge – and there’s good reason for it! This year, two Greeks are vying for the Golden Statue: Yorgos Lanthimos, nominated for Best Director and Best Picture for “Poor Things” Yorgos Mavropsaridis, nominated for Best Film Editing, again for “Poor Things”. Also, a Greek-American, Nikos Karamigios, is competing in the Best Picture category, for “American Fic ..read more

On Wednesday, 28 February, there will be a big general strike in Greece. Among others, the strike will affect flights throughout Greece, and transportation in the Athens area.  Strikes in Greece on 28 February On Wednesday 28 February, be prepared for disruptions due to a general strike in Greece. The strike will affect transportation in Athens, and not only. Here are the services that will be affected in Athens: Athens urban metro: Still waiting for announcements. The article will be updated when there are any new announcements. Athens airport metro: 24-hour strike.  Suburban railw ..read more

Taxi drivers in Athens, Greece, are planning a 48-hour strike, on February 27th and 28th. This decision was communicated by the Athens Taxi Drivers Association, known in Greek as SATA. Taxi strike in Athens Greece If you are in Athens Greece on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 February, note that taxi services will be disrupted due to a strike organized by the Athens Taxi Drivers Association. This industrial action will impact taxi operations both within the city and for journeys to and from Athens International Airport. Visitors and residents should plan accordingly and consider alternat ..read more

On Tuesday 20 February, Greek farmers will demonstrate with tractor parades in front of the Parliament at Syntagma Square, Athens. Greek farmers have been protesting for a few weeks, asking for better conditions in the farming sector. Greek farmers to demonstrate in Athens with tractor parades    On Tuesday 20 February, thousands of Greek farmers have planned a big demonstration in Athens, Greece. Farmers will arrive to Athens from several regions of Greece, such as Thessaly, Northern Greece and the Peloponnese.  As a symbolic gesture, a large number of tractors will gather at S ..read more

Over the past few days, Greek farmers have been engaging in protests, with demonstrations and tractor parades in Thessaloniki. Their primary demand is for more favorable conditions in the farming sector. Farmers in Greece protest for EU support  Thousands of farmers are currently protesting in Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city. The farmers are advocating for increased support and better conditions for the agricultural industry. Farmers have come from several areas in northern Greece and Thessaly, such as Halkidiki, Epanomi, Serres, Pieria, Imathia and Kalambaka, the town near Met ..read more

As of Monday 29 January, snow chains will be mandatory in Athens and the whole of Attica for all types of vehicles. Here is what you need to know. Snowchains necessary in Athens Greece Due to the expected snowfall in Athens Greece, snowchains will be mandatory for all vehicles from 22:00 on Monday, 29 January. Vehicles of all categories must be equipped with suitable snow chains or other similar anti-skid means, which includes snowsocks or special snow tires. This is valid for the entire road network of the Prefecture of Attica. This measure is implemented to guarantee the smooth flow of ..read more