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Eastern Europe

Sani/Ikos Bets 400 Million on Luxury Revival

Sani/Ikos invests €400M to rebuild Halkidiki’s iconic hotels into the new Ikos Kassandra by 2029.

When the Moon Rises Over Crete

The full moon rises over Crete’s sacred peaks, where ancient Minoan faith meets modern astronomy under the same light.

Welcome to Cyprus, Please Pay €300 for a Taxi

Tourists report sky-high taxi fares at Cyprus airports, with some asked to pay €300 for short rides. Authorities promise review.

Greece Gets a Free Shower – And Nobody Brought an Umbrella

Last week’s rain hit Greece hard, flooding streets and testing umbrellas. Northern and western regions took the brunt, while the…

Greece Slaps Fines up to €12,000 on Farmers for Crop Damage

Greece introduces fines up to €12,000 for farmers whose livestock damage crops. Protecting farmland also safeguards rural landscapes vital to…

Greece Invests €1.09 Million to Protect Wildlife in Archaeological Sites

Greece’s Culture and Environment Ministries launch BIAS II with €1.09m funding to document and protect biodiversity in archaeological sites.

Greece Announces Hotel-school Model for Tourism Education With 99-year Leases

Greece’s Tourism and Economy Ministries plan to repurpose public tourism schools into hotel-school hybrids under 99-year PPP leases, inspired by…

Greece Issues Seasonal Flu Vaccine Guidelines

The Ministry of Health issued recommendations for flu vaccination in 2025–2026, urging timely shots for seniors, children, pregnant women, and…

Mykonos Hotel Loses Millions in Subsidy Over Missed Deadlines

TOURISMA AE, operator of Grecotel Mykonos Blu, lost state support of €877,760 after failing to complete a modernization project approved…

Greece Sells the Vertical Energy Spine of Europe

At the Athens Riviera Forum 2025, Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou called the Vertical Gas Corridor Europe’s new energy backbone.