The religious holiday of Clean Monday, or Shrove Monday, marked the first three-day weekend of the year, with thousands of urban-dwellers taking to the country-side and islands
Religious holiday marks the beginning of Great Lent before Easter on the Eastern Orthodox Christian calendar
Cities holding vibrant carnival celebrations are witnessing high demand, with the country’s carnival capital, Patras, located in the north of Peloponnese, taking center stage as new property listings on rental platforms are on the rise
In response to this price surge, the government is taking action by introducing the "Lenten basket" in supermarkets.