After ripping its way across the Ionian islands and the Greece mainlain, cyclone Ianos slashed across Crete island last night.
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Greek Finance Minister Beckons Foreign Investors to Come to Greece
Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras is inviting foreign investors to invest in Greece. But some fear outsiders already own too much of the country.
Midicane Ianos Makes Landfall on Mainland Greece
A rare Mediterranean hurricane-like storm Ianos landing in Greece has grounded flights and is lashing the surrounding seas of Greece today.
Cyprus August Tourism Numbers in the Tank
According to the Statistical Service of Cyprus, tourist arrivals were only about 20% of what they were in 2019 in August.
Skopelos Island Named One of “30 Secret Islands to Visit” for 2020
Greece’s Skopelos Island was recently named to Travel + Leisure’s best secret islands on Earth.
Covid-19 Travel Guidelines Update for Entry to Greece
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has updated aviation directives (NOTAMs) to travel to Greece.
PM Mitsotakis Announces New Covid-19 Support Measures
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has now put forward twelve new support measures by his administration in support of businesses and workers affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.
A Discussion of Greece’s Problematic COVID-19 Numbers
Greece’s numbers on COVID-19 just don’t seem to tell the real story of the resurgence of cases since the tourism 2020 reboot.
Was the End of the Minoans the Will of the Gods?
Were the Minoans the people Plato referred to as Atlanteans? What really happened to this bright Bronze Age civilization?
Greece Reports 156 New COVID-19 Cases to Start the Week
On Monday, Greek officials announced 156 new cases of coronavirus in the country, 13 of which were detected following checks at the country’s entry gates.
Speleologists Discovered True Vastness of Dominica Cave
Speleologists find massive Domica Cave near Rožňava is more than 8,127 meters in length, and that its true size is yet to be determined.
Wizz Air Stops Flights on Three Lines to Split Airport
Wizz Air has changed its summer flight schedule on three routes to Split Airport.