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Easter in Greece: The customs that continue in Greek tradition – From Nafpaktos to Corfu

From the imposing Epitaph in the Venetian harbour and the Copper War in Agrinio to the Moiroloi of Panagia and the lighting of the "snails" - The customs all over the country

Holy light to “arrive” in Cyprus on special AEGEAN flight

The flight is scheduled to land at Larnaca Airport at 17:00 on Holy Saturday

Kikilias: Ferry ticket prices held steady despite challenging global conditions

What the Shipping Minister says – Government aims to support island communities, passengers, and the ferry sector

Holiday exodus peaks: Traffic at a standstill on Kifissos and Athens–Corinth motorway, 45-minute delays on Attiki Odos – Congestion at ports and bus stations

The Easter travel exodus is in full swing, with heavy traffic across major roads, ports, and intercity bus stations in the Attica region

Holy Light: With special flights by Aegean and Olympic Air to 11 destinations, see the schedule

The Holy Light will reach Athens from Jerusalem and from there to various regions of Greece

Morno: Water reserves tripled, the village of Kallio was submerged again, see video

"Impressive rains and snow cover have significantly improved the situation", says meteorologist and Director of Research at the National Observatory of Athens, Kostas Lagovardos

Maundy Thursday traditions in western Thessaly: From dyeing eggs with madder root to graveside rituals and the overnight vigil at the Epitaph

The folklorist Vasiliki Koziou-Kolofotia records the Easter traditions of the Thessalian plain

A slight decrease in temperatures is expected through Saturday – Detailed forecast provided by Tsatrafyllia

Weak instability without problems, with north winds up to 6 Beaufort - Improvement on Easter Sunday, ideal conditions for the roasting of the Easter lamb

A 40-year-old illegal immigrant was arrested for harassing a minor on a KTEL bus route to Volos

The man is reported to have consumed alcohol

Weather: Local showers and temperature drop until Good Friday – rise on Easter Sunday

According to Theodoros Kolydas, only a few light showers are expected on Easter Sunday morning in the east, with local showers at midday in mountainous areas

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