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Mount Olympus Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Victoria Udrea

Mount Olympus secures UNESCO World Heritage Status as a mixed natural and cultural property, unlocking 10 million euros in site funding.

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Historic Factory at Pireos 260 to Become Athens’ New Cultural Landmark

Victoria Udrea

The Ministry of Culture is transforming Building C of the historic Peiraios 260 complex into a modern, 342-seat theater space.

2 days ago

Greece’s August Full Moon 2026 Opens 126 Historic Sites After Dark

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On August 28, 2026, 126 museums and archaeological sites open for free, featuring special cultural events under the night sky.

2 days ago

AKMI and Athens Hoteliers Partner to Boost Tourism Workforce Skills Through EU TourX Project

Kostas Raptis

The Hoteliers’ Association of Athens, Attica & Argosaronic (EXA) has signed a new partnership with SAEK AKMI, lead partner of the European TourX project.

3 days ago

An Unprovoked Knife Attack Injured Two American Tourists Outside the Acropolis

Kostas Raptis

The man accused of stabbing two American tourists near the Acropolis has been remanded in custody pending trial.

4 days ago

Greece Completes E65 Motorway, Opening a New Gateway to Central and Western Greece

Iorgos Pappas

The full 182-km E65 motorway opens to traffic, improving access to Meteora, Epirus, Western Macedonia and Central Greece while strengthening Greece’s transport network.

4 days ago

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

2 weeks ago

11-Year-Old Lands 162 Toxic Pufferfish, Helping Protect Greece’s Seas

Manuel Santos

Lefteris Kavvidas, an 11-year-old from Kastellorizo, won a fishing competition by catching 162 silver-cheeked toadfish.

2 weeks ago

Cypriot Motorcyclists Embark on Memorial Ride Honoring Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou

Iorgos Pappas

Sixty Cypriots on 40 motorcycles embark on a 10-day memorial journey through Greece, honoring Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou on the 30th anniversary of their deaths.

3 weeks ago

WWF Greece Calls for National Strategy to Cut Plastic Pollution by 2030

Mihaela Lica Butler

WWF Greece demands urgent action as 11,500 tons of plastic choke the seas annually.

3 weeks ago

Apollo Hills Reaches Major Construction Milestone on the Athens Riviera

Arthur Butler

The €200 million development on the Athens Riviera is on schedule for delivery in the second quarter of 2027. The physical framework of the Athens Riviera’s newest luxury residential project has officially taken shape. Hines, the international real estate investment and development firm, announced the completion of the structural frame for Apollo Hills. Located in […]

3 weeks ago

North Aegean Launches €8 Million Funding Programme for Tourism and Agri-Food Businesses

Iorgos Pappas

The North Aegean Region announced an €8 million funding action for tourism and agricultural processing.

3 weeks ago

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Featured Stories

Municipal Market of Chania April 26 2026

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Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias at PASOK-KINAL forum

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Five Years On, Arkalochori Earthquake Survivors Still Await Recovery

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Stories of Interest

Minoa Pediada Circle of Culture Festival Papoura Hill

Minoa Pediada’s Circle of Culture Festival Returns with Focus on Papoura Hill and Byzantine Crete

2026-07-27 By Arthur Butler

The Circle of Culture Festival features archaeological tours, live music, local food, and events celebrating Crete’s cultural heritage.

Tsoutsouras Sea Access

Tsoutsouras Beach Unveils State-of-the-Art Accessible Ramp for Swimmers with Disabilities

2026-07-27 By Manuel Santos

Minoa Pediadas Mayor Vasilis Kegkeroglou, accompanied by Deputy Mayors Manolis Zampoulakis and Giannis Symianakis alongside municipal technical officers, completed an inspection of a newly operational beach accessibility ramp in the coastal town of Tsoutsouras. Located on the eastern stretch of Tsoutsouras beach in the Pourgonero district, the new infrastructure allows individuals with mobility challenges and […]

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Crete’s Tourist Bus Operators Seek Permanent Fuel Relief as Costs Continue to Climb

2026-07-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Tourist bus operators in Crete are urging Greece’s government to introduce permanent fuel tax relief, warning that rising diesel costs threaten the sustainability of tourism transport services.

Municipal Market of Chania April 26 2026

Chania Agora Merchants Facing 24 Month Legal Battle Over Increased Rents

2026-07-27 By Kostas Raptis

Shopkeepers at Chania’s historic Municipal Market are reportedly considering legal action over newly announced rents.

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Tourist from Cyprus Arrested After Sprinting Half Naked into Heraklion Military Zone

2026-07-27 By Arthur Butler

A 25-year-old tourist from Cyprus was tackled and arrested after sprinting half-naked onto a military air defense base in Heraklion.

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