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Short-Term Rentals in Greece Up in August, Prices Edge Lower

AirDNA data shows short-term rental supply in Greece up 4.9% in August 2025, with demand up 5.2%. Occupancy slipped 0.5%,…

Athens Taxi Strike to Disrupt Travel Monday

Athens taxi drivers will strike for 18 hours from midnight Sunday to Monday, protesting new regulations.

Hungarian Tourists Keep Greece on Their Map

569,000 Hungarians traveled to Greece in 2024, a slight dip from 2023 after record growth. Greece remains their top air…

Greece’s Travel Balance Shows Surplus Despite Fewer Visitors

Greece’s travel balance posted a €5.99 billion surplus in January-June 2025. Travel receipts rose 11% thanks to higher spending per…

Digital Nomads Flock to Athens Nomad Fest 2025

Athens Nomad Fest 2025 gathers over 200 freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creators from six continents, with workshops, networking, and even a…

Piraeus Taste Festival 2025 Celebrates Seafood, Culture, and Zero Waste

Piraeus hosts its 4th Taste Festival, filling the port with seafood creations, cultural events, and a fair celebrating Greek gastronomy.

Santorini’s Theraic Rituals Take the Stage at the Tomato Museum

On September 19, 2025, the Tomato Industrial Museum in Vlychada hosts the Theraic Rituals event, part of Artemis Chatzigiannaki's exhibition.

Nineteen Border Islands Get VAT Relief, Starting 2026

Greece introduces a 30% VAT cut for 19 border islands from January 1, 2026. Local leaders welcome relief but highlight…

Why Killini’s Port Suddenly Matters in the Green Transition

Kyilini’s port is set for a green upgrade with cold ironing by 2029, €1B for eco-friendly ferries, and improved connections…

Arvanitia Path in Nafplio Gets a 4.7 Million Euro Rock Makeover

Nafplio's famous Arvanitia Path, linking the old town to the beach, gets €4.78m restoration to fix rockslide risks and improve…