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Dutch Government Sending “Tourism Test Rats” to Rhodes

Phil Butler

Just when you thought European tourism could not get any weirder, Netherlands makes test rats out of tourists.

5 years ago

Study Reveals Greece as Top Choice for Traveling Europeans

Argophilia Travel News

A new study by the Royal Elcano Institute and Spanish tourism institute Turespaña reveals Greece as the first choice for European travelers.

5 years ago

Arkia Airlines Flies Charters to Poros and Mount Pelion

Argophilia Travel News

Volos and Mount Pelion in central Greece, have announced new charter flights from Israel for this summer flown by Arkia Airlines.

5 years ago

Greece Reopens Some Ancient Sites – Lifts Some Restrictions

Argophilia Travel News

The Greek government eased some nationwide lockdown measures as of Saturday. The curfew has been relaxed and some ancient sites are open.

5 years ago

News Flash: Healthy Romanians to Visit Sick Greeks for Easter

Phil Butler

Romania and Greece are keen to set up a travel arrangement for vaccinated travelers using their own vaccine certificates. What can go wrong?

5 years ago

Mitsotakis To Greeks: “Just Relax” – TUI Says “Use Code SUMMER100”

Phil Butler

The pandemic is still on the rise in Greece, but promoting tourism above all else still seems to be the priority. Meanwhile, TUI goes on sales rampage.

5 years ago

Greece’s COVID “Tourism First” Strategy Is a Dangerous Disgrace

Phil Butler

Greek officials divert much needed COVID-19 vaccines to small islands in a bid to make safe destinations for Summer.

5 years ago

Boris Johnson Travel Advisory – Give Up the Marbles or Stay Home

Phil Butler

British PM Boris Johnson says Britain is the legitimate owner of the Parthenon marbles. So, Johnson should never visit Greece again.

5 years ago

Greece Launches Restructure Process – Families Businesses On the Brink

Phil Butler

Greece is instituting a new restructuring process for businesses in debt. SMEs question the scope of the Athens initiative.

5 years ago

NBG Says Greece’s Tourism Sector to Remain Under Strain in 2021

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The National Bank of Greece (NBG) says the liquidity gap for Greek businesses will be halved this year with tourism remaining under strain.

5 years ago

Region of South Aegean Prepares for 2021 Tourism Season

Mihaela Lica Butler

Port of Ios, Greece

5 years ago

In Focus: COVID-19 Red Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

If you must travel to Greece, you need to know that the country takes the COVID-19 threat seriously. Know before you go: Greece is in full “red alert” after Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced on Friday two more areas in lockdown. Fokida (Central Greece) and Anogeia (Rethymno regional unit, Crete) are the […]

5 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Everybody Knows Granny Smith. Almost Nobody Knows Granny Smith.

2026-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Meet Maria Ann Smith, the woman behind the Granny Smith apple, and discover how her chance seedling became a global fruit favorite.

Missing Spearfisher

Missing Spearfisher Found Safe on Beach at Xerokampos

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

42-year-old spearfisher reported missing in eastern Crete was found safe on a Xerokampos beach after a search by local port authorities.

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

2026-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.

Heraklion Road Safety

Heraklion Transport Talks Put Road Safety and Student Mobility on the Same Bus

2026-10-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.

Kastelli Airport

Kasteli Airport Gets a Research Sandbox

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Kasteli Airport is getting a research sandbox for startups and researchers using real airport data, as Greece repeats its 2028 opening target.

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