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Ancient Antaios Fountain in Petralona to Be Restored and Made Visit-Friendly

Arthur Butler

The “Unknown” Fountain That Refused to Disappear Some monuments in Athens get the complete mythological superstar treatment: scaffolding, banners, ticket booths, and tourists elbowing each other for the correct angle. And then there are the others — the ones that sit quietly in the urban mess like they are too polite to complain. The Antaios […]

25 minutes ago

Secret Ancient City Revealed Under Kokovikos House in Plaka

Victoria Udrea

The Ministry of Culture will restore Athens’ iconic Kokovikos House in Plaka into a Greek cinema screening venue, revealing antiquities from Classical to Byzantine eras.

21 hours ago

Greece Flirts With France Again and Winter Tourism Is the Prize

Arthur Butler

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with French tour operators in Paris and spoke to Le Figaro, promoting Greece as a year-round destination for 2026.

21 hours ago

DYPA Social Tourism Just Got Extended Until June 2026, and Yes, It Can Cover Free Nights

Iorgos Pappas

DYPA Social Tourism now runs for 13 months until June 30, offering up to 6 subsidized nights + free stays in selected islands and regions

1 day ago

Natura Greca Wants You to Stop Rushing Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Natura Greca unveils its 2026 Greece tours featuring small-group hiking, e-biking and culinary travel across the Cyclades, Crete, Meteora and Thassos.

3 days ago

Greece Briefly Lost Its Airspace on Sunday

Kostas Raptis

Greek airspace briefly shut down after a collapse of radio frequencies disrupted air traffic communications, prompting a preliminary investigation into the incident.

1 week ago

Ionian Sea Ferry Routes Suspended Due to Adverse Weather

Manuel Santos

Several ferry services in the Ionian Sea were cancelled due to adverse weather, affecting routes between Sami, Ithaca, Patras, Zakynthos, and Kyllini.

1 week ago

Mati: The Evil Eye and the Power of a Look

Victoria Udrea

From jewelry and home charms to quiet rituals of protection, the Greek belief in the evil eye, mati, remains deeply woven into culture, travel, and everyday life.

2 weeks ago

Killing Time, Finding Art: Thessaloniki Airport’s New MOMUS Air Museum

Iorgos Pappas

MOMUS Air turns Thessaloniki Airport into a cultural stop, offering travelers free access to contemporary art while waiting to fly.

2 weeks ago

Pomegranates and New Year’s Luck in Greek Tradition

Victoria Udrea

Rich in symbolism and history, the pomegranate plays a central role in Greek New Year customs, from antiquity to modern family homes.

2 weeks ago

Greek Thermal Tourism Reinvents Itself — And Younger Travelers Are Paying Attention

Victoria Udrea

Greek thermal tourism evolves into a modern wellness experience, with Loutraki emerging as a year-round destination for younger visitors.

2 weeks ago

Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Goes Shopping for 4-Star Beds

Manuel Santos

The Thessaloniki Documentary Festival is securing up to 200 hotel rooms per night for March 2026, with a €107,120 accommodation budget.

2 weeks ago

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