Sarakiniko—white-lunar and wave-sculpted, the jewel of Milos—now finds itself at the heart of a growing political and environmental storm. Revered by travelers and photographers as one of the Aegean’s most arresting landscapes, the site is now shadowed by controversy following revelations that a nearby luxury hotel was greenlit through what Greece’s National Transparency Authority calls […]
Monument on Papoura Hill Controversy
SYRIZA MP for Heraklion, Haris Mamoulakis, challenges the government on the controversial radar installation at Papoura Hill, citing local unrest and risks to the Minoan monument.
German Tourists Win Refund After Mice Ruin Crete Hotel Stay
A dream holiday on Crete ended up with more squeaks than Greek sunsets for a family of German tourists. Looking forward to a relaxing break, they shelled out 5,326 euros for a two-week stay at a local hotel. Their expectation of peace was shattered the very first night when rodents in the walls set up […]
Greece Overtourism and Its Impact on Local Communities
Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, calls for strategic visitor management in Greece to safeguard local communities.
UNESCO Adds Minoan Palaces in Crete to World Heritage List
UNESCO has added six significant Minoan palace centers in Crete to its World Heritage list.
NaTour4CChange Is Dragging Cretan Tourism into the Climate Conversation
NaTour4CChange, led by the Region of Crete, gathers local officials, experts, and tourists to confront climate change’s effect on coastal tourism.
What Happens When Olives Hit the Press Without Their Pits
Olive oil production in Crete takes a satirical turn as experts and farmers gather in Heraklion to discuss kernelless olive processing.
Athens Reservoirs Hit Record Lows
Athens, a city famed for its sunshine, now faces water scarcity as Mornos and Evinos reservoirs report historic low levels.
Radar on Papoura Hill Threatens Minoan Site and Cultural Legacy
Mayor Kefgeroglou and the Minoa Pediadas Council denounced the reckless decision to install a radar on Papoura Hill near a rare Minoan find.
SKY Express Adds 5 New International Destinations
SKY Express is adding 5 new international destinations in 2025, connecting Athens to Berlin, Hamburg, Lisbon, Madrid, and Lyon.
New Hires Drive Unemployment Below 8% in Greece Thanks to Tourism and Hospitality
In May 2025, Greece saw recruitment increases in tourism and hospitality plunge unemployment under 8%, the lowest in 17 years.
Archaeological Sites Opening Hours Adjusted in Greece Due to Heat Closures
July 8 and 9, 2025, saw heat closures at major archaeological sites like the Acropolis, the Sanctuary of Dodona, and Ancient Messene.
Sanders Group Acquires Greek Property Management Company
Sanders Group, a major Danish hospitality company, has acquired Greek short-term rental leader Mint Property SA.
Hoteliers Question Digital Labor Card Overtime Data
POX slams the Ministry of Labor, challenging Digital Labor Card overtime data, demanding transparency about calculation methods, and exposing questionable reporting.
Wildfire Forces Evacuations Across Ierapetra, Crete [Video]
A large wildfire continues to burn out of control across multiple fronts in Ierapetra, Crete’s southernmost city, known for its warm climate and agricultural production. Fire crews are battling the flames in the mountainous and coastal areas of Achlia, Ferma, and Schinokapsala, where conditions have rapidly worsened due to high winds and shifting fire lines. […]
Cretan Hospitality Turns Turkish Influencers into Raki-Drinking Storytellers
A group of Turkish journalists and influencers visited Crete from June 21 to 26, 2025, experiencing authentic Cretan hospitality as part of a campaign by the Region of Crete.
Aegean Announces Major Seven-Year Bond Issue
Aegean Airlines begins a public offering for a seven-year bond on Monday, aiming to raise up to € 250 million.
Sleep: Expensive Settings, Same Old Problems
If sleep is a performance, the mattress is only a bored stagehand. I can stay in my own bed, under layers of soft blankets, and still lie awake counting plots to overthrow the Sandman.
Square Lime Boutique Hotel Performance Greece Q2 2025
Square Lime drops the Q2 bombshell: Boutique hotels in Greece, from Mykonos to Naxos, face wild swings, and shifting guest profiles.
Wildfire Threatens Mesara: Crete’s Heartland Faces Another Summer Trial
A wildfire is currently burning through the forested hills of Tzigkouna, near Antiskari, in the Mesara region of southern Crete. The blaze has triggered a full-scale emergency response, as authorities race to prevent its spread across this historically rich and ecologically sensitive landscape. Seventeen fire engines, staffed by 48 personnel, along with a hiking unit […]
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