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Eastern Europe

Why Greek Pistachios Taste Like Sunlight

Greece’s world-famous pistachios from Aegina — their heritage, flavor, health benefits, and how they elevate sweet and savory dishes.

Greece Pushes Back on EU’s Tobacco Tax Hike at ECOFIN

At the ECOFIN Council, Greece’s Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis urged moderation on the EU’s proposed tobacco tax hikes.

Five Million Euros for a Bridge Between Zeus and Isis

The gods of Olympus must be amused. After centuries of abandonment, plundering, earthquakes, and biblical downpours, ancient Dion — the…

Greece Launches Pet-Friendly Seal for Hotels

Greece introduced the Pet-Friendly Accommodation Seal to elevate hospitality standards and promote animal welfare.

Greek Islands Demand Tourist Fees

South Aegean island municipalities joined forces to demand legislation allowing local visitor contribution fees.

The Parthenon Emerges: Athens’ Eternal Temple Breathes Again

On a crisp October morning, Athenians and travelers alike looked up at the Acropolis and blinked: the Parthenon had shed…

Cretan Flavors Take Over Syntagma

From October 13–18, 2025, the heart of Athens hosts the “Flavors of Mylopotamos – Flavors of Crete” event at Syntagma…

Anna Karamanli Presents Greece’s Sustainable Wine Tourism Strategy in Plovdiv

Deputy Minister Anna Karamanli showcased Greece’s wine tourism strategy at the 9th UNWTO Global Conference in Plovdiv.

Autumn Showers Sweep Greece

Greece sees brief autumn rains followed by clear skies and mild temperatures — perfect for late-season island travelers.

Wanted: 290,000 Greeks Who Remember How to Smile at Tourists

Greek tourism faces a 290,000-person labor gap. Maybe we should start cloning waiters instead of bottling olive oil.