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Greek Christmas carols, or kalanda, are a cherished tradition that has stood the test of time. Rooted in ancient Greece and evolving through the centuries, this practice sees children visiting homes on Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Epiphany Eve to sing carols, often accompanied by musical instruments like triangles, guitars, or harmonicas. If you're in Greece or visiting for the Christmas holidays, open your door to the festive carols on Christmas and New Year's Eve!

Imagine standing before a grand neoclassical building in 19th-century Athens, your eyes tracing its stately columns and pediments. At the roof’s edge, intricate tiles—akrokerama—capture your attention, adorned with motifs of anthemia, acanthus leaves, or even mythical creatures like the Gorgon Medusa. These are not mere decorations; they are heirs to an ancient tradition dating back to the temples of classical Greece. Functional yet exquisite, akrokerama protected rooftops from wind and rain while deterring birds and snakes, their beauty matched only by their ingenuity.

Today, these architectural jewels tell a story of continuity, artistry, and cultural pride, bridging the ancient and the modern in a uniquely Greek way.

The outcome of the recent U.S. elections is emerging as a "catalyst" for the surge in American interest in purchasing vacation homes in Greece. This development has triggered a "wave" of people, who have become disillusioned by the election results and are seeking opportunities abroad, particularly in Europe.

Winter is a time in Greece for hearty Christmas-time stews replace the summer salads, and new seasonal products start to appear, like mandarin oranges, wild mushrooms, sweets, cookies and Greece’s tasty chestnuts.

How a property's value is calculated in Greece is being modernised. For anyone buying a home here, that means more transparency over what your property is worth, and more consistent rules for the taxes based on that value. Here is what is changing, and what it means for you as a buyer.

You would like to buy a home in Greece but are not sure what documents you need. Do you need a Greek bank account? A Greek passport or ID card? Are extra documents needed depending on where in Greece you buy? Here are the documents you will need.