Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways announce up to 30% ferry discounts on North Aegean and Dodecanese routes for tourists traveling June 13–September 30, 2025.
Tower of Prosforio Gets €1.3 Million Makeover
The Tower of Prosforio restoration, signed by Lina Mendoni and Christos Balaskas, promises stabilization, fire protection, and renewed glory in Ouranoupoli—fueled by a €1.3 million donation from Hellinikos Chrysos S.A.
Santorini Hits the Brakes on All New Building Permits
Santorini’s municipal authorities requested the Environment Ministry to suspend all new building permits due to rising seismic activity and overburdened infrastructure.
Heraklion Water Supply Problems Spark Public Panic
Heraklion faces serious water supply problems after a dust storm and the Aposelemi Dam shutdown, prompting DEYAH to urge locals to use water carefully until regular service returns.
Fire Prevention in Greece: Inside Minister Kefalogiannis’s Summer Preparedness Plan 2025
On May 25, 2025, Minister Kefalogiannis detailed Greece’s robust fire prevention plan during an interview with journalist Faii Mavragani.
ANEK Lines Bids Farewell to Iconic Ferries Kriti I and Kriti II
ANEK Lines, via Attica Group, retired iconic ferries Kriti I and Kriti II, selling them for scrap as part of a sweeping fleet renewal.
Cyprus to Lebanon Ferry Service Launches Summer 2025
This summer, a new ferry service will connect Larnaca, Cyprus, and Jounieh, Lebanon, making travel easier for tourists and locals.
10 Million Tourists to Flood Athens in 2025
Mayor Haris Doukas announced on May 23, 2025, that Athens expects 10 million tourists this year.
Strong Southerly Winds Disrupt Heraklion Airport Flights
Two international flights failed to land at Heraklion Airport on May 24, 2025 due to strong southerly winds.
Ierapetra Tourism Development in Focus
Key local groups formed a joint committee for Ierapetra tourism development, aiming to boost the area’s visitor experience.
Greece’s Tourism Receipts Surge: March 2025 Brings Spring Windfall for Travelers
Tourism receipts in Greece soared in March 2025, with a surplus of €220.9 million and a strong performance from January to March.
€918,000 Upgrade for the Viannos Water Supply Network
The Viannos water supply network will get a €918,000 overhaul prioritizing new pipelines and reservoirs across six settlements.
Santorini Civil Protection: Minister’s Visit Spurs Action and Debate
Santorini Civil Protection takes center stage as the Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection visits Santorini on May 11, 2025.
Flood Waters Give A Temporary Lifeline to Aposelemis Dam
Flood waters from the Lasithi Plateau have pushed over one million cubic meters into the Aposelemis Dam, providing a short-term water boost, says OAK Director Aris Papadogiannis.
€1.7 Million for Kalokairinou Avenue’s Makeover
Heraklion’s Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos confirmed a €1.7 million renovation of Kalokairinou Avenue under the “Crete 2021-2027” program.
Plakiotissa Dam Brings New Hope to Water Management in Crete
Plakiotissa Dam, set to irrigate 30,000 acres, marks a turning point for the region’s agriculture and economy with holistic water resource planning underway.
Reviving the Swiss Model of Tourism Education in Greece
There’s a quiet energy in the halls of Greece’s historic tourism training hotels. Once a showcase for Greek ambition and elegance, three storied properties—Xenia-Ilios hotels in Anavyssos, Kokkinis Chani on Crete, and Peraia in Thessaloniki—are set to regain their former glory, serving a noble and practical purpose. The Ministry of Tourism, guided by Olga Kefalogianni, […]
Heraklion’s Water Supply Crisis
Heraklion’s water supply faces urgent challenges as DEYAH battles recurring shortages. The utility proposes new drilling sites, but struggles with limited state funding.
Higher School of Tourism Education of Crete: New Facilities in Agios Nikolaos Approved
A project, valued at approximately 8.5 million euros, aims to upgrade the Higher School of Tourism Education of Crete (A.S.T.E.K.)
Ferry Price-Fixing Scandal in Greece: Competition Commission Investigates Oligopoly
Greece promised ferry freedom back in 2002, but the fantasy didn’t last long. The Competition Commission has caught two companies playing gatekeeper over 60% of the country’s mid- and long-distance ferry routes. Tourists and islanders? Stuck with whatever fares and timetables are handed down by the duopoly. If you’re trying to reach one of the […]
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