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Monk keeps faith at Greek cliffside monastery
For more than 50 years, Spyridon Denaxas has prayed, worked and welcomed the faithful in an island monastery carved into a seaside cliff that’s little changed since its founding more ...
7 ways to see the best of Greece's Peloponnese
A sleepy peninsula west of Athens, the Peloponnese offers uniquely Greek experiences ranging from visits to olive farms, boat ...
The pretty Greek island branded 'Santorini's sister' with no crowds and pristine beaches
The island offers the same kind of white-washed charm that makes Santorini famous but is cheaper and less crowded.
MoneyWeek2d
Review: Andronis Minois and Andronis Arcadia – two Greek island idylls
Andronis Minois on Paros and Andronis Arcadia on Santorini are two beautiful, authentic hotels on two different islands in ...
10 historic Greek wonders away from the islands
The Olympic flame still burns brightly in Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese, where the modern-day games have their Greek ...
Why the date of Easter remains divisive four centuries later
The idea of a common Easter has been discussed since the 1960s, with interest peaking when celebrations coincide, as they ...
Four centuries later, Easter's date remains divisive. Some church leaders want that to change
Eastern and Western churches will celebrate Easter on the same day this year, while marking 1,700 years since the Council of ...
Greek Reporter9d
Syros: The Lady of the Aegean Islands
Tourists looking for an elevated experience in the Aegean islands will love the unique culture and atmosphere of Syros.
Greek City Times12d
Greek Islands Face Easter Ferry Ticket Sell-Out as Prices Soar
As Easter nears, ferry tickets to Greece’s iconic islands are nearly sold out, with Holy Week routes to Paros, Chios, and Symi at full capacity. Skyrocketing prices—up to €913.50 for a family to ...
Metro15d
Greek island ‘better than Corfu’ gets flight routes from two UK airports
Inundated with golden sands, ancient ruins and fine wine, the little-known Greek island of Samos might not be as popular as Mykonos or Crete – but it’s certainly considerably quieter.
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Trump, Tariffs and the Rust Belt
Kate Adie presents stories from the USA, Myanmar, The Dominican Republic, Afghanistan and the Greek island of Syros President Trump’s decision to impose huge tariffs across the world drew ire ...