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Athens Metro and Taxis to Be Equipped with Defibrillators

Athens will install defibrillators across metro stations and equip volunteer taxis, creating a life-saving network for both residents and visitors.

Chania’s Lake Agia Faces Ecological Crisis Amid Water Shortage Concerns

Authorities in Chania reported record-low levels at Lake Agia, threatening the Natura 2000 wetland, local agriculture, and eco-tourism.

Sweating for Civilization: The Queues at Knossos

Thousands queue under Crete’s blazing sun to enter Knossos. Heat, sweat, and long waits turn the Minoan palace into a…

Greece Pushes for Direct Flights as Tourism Minister Courts South Korea

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with top executives from Korean Air, Hanjin Tour, and Lotte Tour in Seoul.

Nikos Viskadourakis Brings ‘Mr. Hyde in Front of His Mirror’ to Heraklion

From August 28 to October 15, 2025, Nikos Viskadourakis presents his latest exhibition, 'Mr. Hyde in Front of His Mirror'…

Vathy’s Archaeological Museum on Samos Enters a New Era

The Ministry of Culture will modernize the Vathy Archaeological Museum in Samos, upgrading its facilities and accessibility.

Tourists Arrested at Crete Airports After Smoking on Tarmac and Drunken Outburst

August 26, 2025 saw two Germans lighting cigarettes on the Heraklion runway and a Swedish tourist causing a drunken scene…

Greek Court Declares Air Traffic Controllers’ August 28 Strike Illegal

On August 28, 2025, Greek air traffic controllers planned a four-hour strike, but the Athens Court ruling declared it illegal.

Heraklion Joins Call to Protect Papoura Hill’s Minoan Monument

Heraklion’s municipal council backed Minoa Pediada and the Region of Crete in their demand to protect the Papoura Hill Minoan…

August 28: Greek Airports Face Shutdown as Air Traffic Controllers Strike

Air traffic controllers across Greece will strike on August 28, citing systemic failures, government suppression, and rising risks to flight…