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Anti-war Rally Announced in Chania on March 12 at 19:00

Anti-war rally in Chania on March 12 at Municipal Market Square. Protests planned in Heraklion and Rethymno amid concerns over…

Flight Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Aviation

Air ticket prices surge as oil costs jump and Middle East tensions disrupt routes, raising concerns for tourism demand and…

Film Crews Follow Brad Pitt Across Greece for The Riders

Brad Pitt is filming The Riders in Greece with scenes shot in Athens, Lavrio, Hydra, Evia, and Nea Makri, boosting…

Blossoming Peach Trees Festival Returns to Veria

Blossoming Peach Trees festival returns to Veria, March 14-22, with a photography contest, music, wine events, cycling, and spring activities.

Women in Tourism Leadership Still Talking About the Same Problems

ITB Berlin looks at why women still struggle to reach leadership roles in tourism, and why the industry keeps repeating…

Middle East Tourism Already Losing Billions

Billions in tourism losses predicted after Iran conflict, but estimating 2027 numbers today may be the boldest forecast of all.

Greece Moves Toward New Tourism Planning Rules

Greece is preparing a new national tourism planning framework aimed at sustainable development, environmental protection, and better distribution of tourism…

Gulf Shutdown Traps Six Cruise Giants

Six cruise ships remain docked in Dubai in 2026 as Gulf airspace shuts down and Strait of Hormuz risks rise.

Crete Hotels Face Climate Test

Crete tourism officials push for a green transition in hotels by 2026, warning that climate resilience is a matter of…

Sitia Sends a Clear Warning on the New Tourism Spatial Plan

Sitia Municipal Council unanimously opposes the new Tourism Spatial Framework, citing incomplete Natura 2000 environmental studies.

Heraklion Airport Traffic Soars in February With 323% Surge in International Passengers

Heraklion Airport reports +10.93% increase in domestic passengers and a 323% rise in international traffic in February 2026 compared to…

Aegean Sea Level Rises Up to 35 cm After Pressure Drop

Sea levels across the Aegean rose up to 35 cm in February due to low atmospheric pressure and strong winds,…

Crete’s Hotel Workers Prepare for Strike as Season Approaches

Crete hotel workers strike, February 25 national strike Greece, seasonal unemployment benefits Crete, prepaid card controversy, tourism labor Crete

The Sea Strikes Back in Gouves

Severe waves and winds up to 10 Beaufort damaged the coastal road in Gouves, Crete, reigniting erosion concerns before the…

Old Chania Market Now Scheduled to Open in Summer 2026

After years of delays, Chania’s historic Municipal Market is now expected to reopen in summer 2026, following extended restoration works.

Heraklion Launches Two-Year, €800,000 War on Potholes

Heraklion launches a citywide pothole repair project worth €800,000, starting from Xirokambos and 62 Martyron, with a two-year timeline.

Germans Still Choose Greece — Even as It Becomes Europe’s Most Expensive Holiday

Germany keeps Greece among its top holiday choices in 2025–2026, despite rising costs that now make it Europe’s most expensive…

Government Gives Two Answers, Makry Gialos Gets None

Zero progress. PASOK MP Katerina Spyridaki slams the government over the stalled Makry Gialos port project, calling the situation institutional…

Crete Braces For Another ‘and Other Familiar Promises

Hotels in Crete are opening early again, driven by Catholic Easter and tour operator schedules. Orthodox Easter plays little role…

Three Successive Weather Systems Set to Affect Crete This Week

Three successive weather systems are set to affect Greece this week, bringing rain and strong winds, while temperatures remain above…