The full moon rises over Crete’s sacred peaks, where ancient Minoan faith meets modern astronomy under the same light.

Last week’s rain hit Greece hard, flooding streets and testing umbrellas. Northern and western regions took the brunt, while the rest of the country tried to stay dry — with mixed results.

Greece’s Tourism and Economy Ministries plan to repurpose public tourism schools into hotel-school hybrids under 99-year PPP leases, inspired by Switzerland’s model.

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TOURISMA AE, operator of Grecotel Mykonos Blu, lost state support of €877,760 after failing to complete a modernization project approved in 2007.

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

Greek tourism revenue reached €12.18 billion from January to July 2025, yet hoteliers struggle as short-term rentals dominate.

Flights in Greece will run on October 1, 2025, after a court barred aviation unions from joining a nationwide strike. Ferries, trains, and taxis still face disruption.

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni says Greece’s future lies not only in beaches but in hospitals too. Medical tourism is rising fast—and Thessaloniki just gave it a brand-new eye clinic.

Greece extends its ban on new Airbnb licenses to Chania, Thessaloniki, Santorini, Paros, and Halkidiki, while AADE clarifies strict new rules on VAT, registry numbers, and rental limits.