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Mykonos Hotel Loses Millions in Subsidy Over Missed Deadlines

TOURISMA AE, operator of Grecotel Mykonos Blu, lost state support of €877,760 after failing to complete a modernization project approved…

Cretan Olive Oil PGI Recognition Brings Strict Standards

With PGI recognition secured, Cretan olive oil enters a new era of strict controls. Expert Nikos Bounakis says producers must…

Halkiadakis Supermarkets Crete Announce Initiatives to Reduce Food Waste

Halkiadakis supermarkets in Crete presented food waste reduction initiatives, including discount stickers, donations, and partnerships with charities and the Crete…

Athens Airport Climbs Connectivity Rankings but Still Misses the Global Stage

Athens Airport ranked eighth in Europe and ninth in the EMEA region in OAG’s Megahubs 2025 survey. Aegean Airlines dominates…

Greece Sells the Vertical Energy Spine of Europe

At the Athens Riviera Forum 2025, Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou called the Vertical Gas Corridor Europe’s new energy backbone.

Greece Throws €668 Million at Ferries to Keep Islands Afloat

The Ministry of Shipping announced a €668 million tender for subsidized ferry routes from November 2025 to October 2029.

Cyprus Tourists Report Taxi Overcharging at Larnaca and Paphos Airports

Tourists in Cyprus reported inflated taxi fares at night. Official tariffs show far lower prices, but some drivers demanded €200–300.

Crete Stands Defenseless Against Another Tourist Invasion

Heraklion Airport in Crete recorded over 1.47 million passenger movements in September 2025. Domestic traffic rose 9.49 percent and international…

Crete Forms Climate Alliance to Face the Crisis

Crete has declared war on climate change again — this time with a shiny “climate alliance” and three starter projects:…

Koudounia Pastoral Symphony in Crete

Shepherd bells, or koudounia, echo through Crete’s hills as symbols of tradition and myth. These sounds are the heartbeat of…