Mount Olympus secures UNESCO World Heritage Status as a mixed natural and cultural property, unlocking 10 million euros in site funding.
Eastern Europe
Historic Factory at Pireos 260 to Become Athens’ New Cultural Landmark
The Ministry of Culture is transforming Building C of the historic Peiraios 260 complex into a modern, 342-seat theater space.
Greece’s August Full Moon 2026 Opens 126 Historic Sites After Dark
On August 28, 2026, 126 museums and archaeological sites open for free, featuring special cultural events under the night sky.
AKMI and Athens Hoteliers Partner to Boost Tourism Workforce Skills Through EU TourX Project
The Hoteliers’ Association of Athens, Attica & Argosaronic (EXA) has signed a new partnership with SAEK AKMI, lead partner of the European TourX project.
An Unprovoked Knife Attack Injured Two American Tourists Outside the Acropolis
The man accused of stabbing two American tourists near the Acropolis has been remanded in custody pending trial.
Greece Completes E65 Motorway, Opening a New Gateway to Central and Western Greece
The full 182-km E65 motorway opens to traffic, improving access to Meteora, Epirus, Western Macedonia and Central Greece while strengthening Greece’s transport network.
Kaunas’ ConTempo Festival Returns with Aerial Acrobatics, Circus, and Experimental Theatre
From August 1-9, the ConTempo festival takes over Kaunas with aerial acrobatics, street performances, and contemporary dance.
The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters
From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.
11-Year-Old Lands 162 Toxic Pufferfish, Helping Protect Greece’s Seas
Lefteris Kavvidas, an 11-year-old from Kastellorizo, won a fishing competition by catching 162 silver-cheeked toadfish.
Cypriot Motorcyclists Embark on Memorial Ride Honoring Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou
Sixty Cypriots on 40 motorcycles embark on a 10-day memorial journey through Greece, honoring Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou on the 30th anniversary of their deaths.
Türkiye Just Banned a Cruise Ship for Being Too Gay, So 2,000 Tourists Are Heading to Crete Instead
The Scarlet Lady cruise was denied entry to Turkish ports due to “moral standards,” forcing 2,000 LGBTQ+ tourists to reroute to Heraklion and Alexandria.
WWF Greece Calls for National Strategy to Cut Plastic Pollution by 2030
WWF Greece demands urgent action as 11,500 tons of plastic choke the seas annually.
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