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Greece's Easter traditions: Ancient rituals meet Orthodox faith in a springtime celebration
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (638+ words) Voria Greece's Easter traditions: Ancient rituals meet Orthodox faith in a springtime celebration Easter, this year falling on April 12, is one of the most important religious celebrations in Orthodox Christianity, and in Greece, it is marked by a wide range…...
Thessaloniki short-term rentals rise as hotel bookings stall amid geopolitical crisis
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (317+ words) Hotel bookings in Thessaloniki have slowed down following the outbreak of war in Iran, despite a positive start to the year. However, data from the property management platform Hosthub show that short-term rentals have demonstrated resilience during the same period,…...
Greece and Moldova cooperation deal to support reforms and EU alignment
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (211+ words) voria. gr - Do Not Process My Personal Information A bilateral cooperation agreement between Greece and Moldova was signed in Athens by Greece's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Haris Theocharis, and Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and…...
Thessaloniki lags behind European cities in hotel prices and occupancy, study shows
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (446+ words) Voria Thessaloniki lags behind European cities in hotel prices and occupancy, study shows Thessaloniki's hotel sector saw improvements in 2025, with increases in both average room rates and occupancy levels. However, a new study shows the city still lags behind most…...
Greece gas exports quadruple in early 2026 as LNG dominates supply mix
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (396+ words) Voria Greece gas exports quadruple in early 2026 as LNG dominates supply mix Natural gas exports from Greece quadrupled in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from Greece's national natural gas system operator, DESFA. Exports reached 5. 99 TWh, compared to 1. 44 TWh…...
Multilingual platform to support victims of racism and discrimination in Greece
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (273+ words) A new digital platform designed to support victims of racism and discrimination in Greece has been launched by the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family, the Greek National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR / EEDA), and KMOP - Social Action and Innovation…...
'Insect hotel' in Imathia turns school garden into biodiversity hub
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (177+ words) Voria 'Insect hotel' in Imathia turns school garden into biodiversity hub A vocational secondary school in northern Greece has built an "insect hotel" as part of an environmental education project to promote biodiversity and improve student learning. The initiative was…...
Red skies and grounded flights as Saharan dust storm engulfs Greek islands
1+ week, 12+ min ago (398+ words) Voria Red skies and grounded flights as Saharan dust storm engulfs Greek islands Severe weather linked to storm "Erminio" has created hazardous conditions across parts of southern Greece, particularly in Crete and the Cyclades islands, as strong winds combine with…...
The child was crushed by a metal door and died from head injuries in 2019 - Compensation awarded to the boy's family
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (233+ words) A decision by the Athens Administrative Court of First Instance has held the Greek state, specifically the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, responsible for the death of a four-year-old Afghan refugee at an accommodation centre for vulnerable groups in the…...
Greek wine bar in D'sseldorf draws crowds as guests sample retsina at PROWEIN
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (403+ words) Voria Greek wine bar in D'sseldorf draws crowds as guests sample retsina at PROWEIN A stylish wine bar featuring a selection of Greek wines and spirits was set up in D'sseldorf as part of the regional administration of Central Macedonia's…...