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Eastern Europe

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.