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Attiki Odos Toll Increases Take Effect January 1

Attiki Odos tolls rise from January 1, with increases across all vehicle categories under the concession agreement.

Greek Farmers Resume Road Blockades After Christmas

Greek farmers have resumed nationwide protests, disrupting roads and border crossings. What travelers should expect as blockades continue.

Travel Advisory: H3N2 Influenza Spreading Across Greece

Seasonal H3N2 influenza is surging earlier than expected due to a fast-spreading H3N2 strain. What travelers to Greece should know.

200 Small Mountain Hotels for Sale Across Greece

Around 200 small family-run hotels are for sale in Greece’s mountain destinations, with diaspora buyers showing strong interest amid rising…

Greece Ranked No. 1 Retirement Destination for 2026

While Greeks are still debating grocery bills and electricity prices, the rest of the world has reached a clear conclusion:…

A Tragic Winter Ascent: Four Hikers Dead in the Vardousia Mountains

Four experienced mountaineers were found buried under an avalanche in the Vardousia Mountains after a Christmas Day ascent.

Greece’s Tourism Money Is Growing — Here Is What That Actually Means

New data from the Bank of Greece shows rising tourism revenues and visitor numbers in 2025, underlining tourism’s key role…

Cruise Fee Funding Flows to Crete’s Municipalities

Cretan municipalities received state funding from Greece’s cruise passenger fee, with Heraklion and Chania ranking high nationally.

Greece’s Rail Upgrade Signals a New Era for Travel and Tourism

Greece orders 23 new electric trains with a 2027 deadline, introducing digital oversight, faster routes, and rail connections that could…

Kalikantzaroi, the Creatures Who Slip Through Christmas

Who are the Kalikantzaroi? Greek folklore explains why these mischievous winter spirits appear at Christmas.