Ionian Islands
Food
When Potatoes Were Introduced to Greece
The introduction of potatoes to Greece by first Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias after the liberation from the Ottomans is a story rich in lore.
Greek News
All the Greek Island Groups Explained
You have probably seen the postcard of whitewashed houses gathered together overlooking the endless blue waters of the Aegean Sea countless times, and rightly so. Greece is known for its abundance of unique islands, which every summer offer visitors...
Europe
United States of the Ionian Islands: The History of British Rule in Greece
The formation of the United States of the Ionian Islands under British rule in Greece is a little known period of the country's history.
Crime
Corfu Island Bars Caught Reselling Unfinished Drinks
Greek authorities have uncovered a concerning practice in some bars on Corfu island, a popular tourist destination. During an operation aimed at identifying tax evasion and the sale of illegal beverages, auditors, led by the Independent Public Revenue Authorities...
Greece
A Greek Vacation Dilemma: The Ionian Islands or the Cyclades?
With the coming of winter soon, it will be time for hopeful travelers to face one of the most pleasant dilemmas in planning next year's vacation: Should I visit the islands of the Ionian Sea or the Aegean?
It is...
Greece
Paxos: The Greek Island of Serene Beauty in the Ionian Sea
Paxos, also called Paxoi and Antipaxoi, offers another side of Greek culture, full of art, history, and stunning landscapes.
Animals
Purple Jellyfish Spotted Near Greek Islands Spark Concerns
Sightings of purple jellyfish in the waters surrounding Greek islands have sparked concerns that a high number of the creatures could ruin the experience of beachgoers and swimmers visiting the Greek coast.
Purple jellyfish, known scientifically as Pelagia noctiluca, are...
Archaeology
Ancient Artifacts Excavated On Lefkada Island To Be Housed In New Museum
The magnificent ancient artifacts excavated on the island of Lefkada will be housed in a new museum, the Ministry of Culture announced.
Greek News
Corfu Could Get its Very Own ‘Dubai-Style’ Floating Island
Corfu could have its very own floating island, not unlike the famous Palm Islands in Dubai, according to plans currently being discussed.
The artificial islands would require an investment of over €270 million to become a reality. However, the proposal...
Culture
Young Student Parades Alone on OXI Day on Remote Greek Island
A ten-year-old Greek student who lives on a small Ionian island had the privilege of parading all alone on OXI day. It sounds like an oddity, but it is a fairly usual situation in remote island student parades every...