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When the Moon Rises Over Crete

Iorgos Pappas

The full moon rises over Crete’s sacred peaks, where ancient Minoan faith meets modern astronomy under the same light.

4 months ago

Greece Gets a Free Shower – And Nobody Brought an Umbrella

Iorgos Pappas

Last week’s rain hit Greece hard, flooding streets and testing umbrellas. Northern and western regions took the brunt, while the rest of the country tried to stay dry — with mixed results.

4 months ago

Greece Slaps Fines up to €12,000 on Farmers for Crop Damage

Manuel Santos

Greece introduces fines up to €12,000 for farmers whose livestock damage crops. Protecting farmland also safeguards rural landscapes vital to Greek tourism.

5 months ago

Greece Invests €1.09 Million to Protect Wildlife in Archaeological Sites

Victoria Udrea

Greece’s Culture and Environment Ministries launch BIAS II with €1.09m funding to document and protect biodiversity in archaeological sites.

5 months ago

Greece Announces Hotel-school Model for Tourism Education With 99-year Leases

Iorgos Pappas

Greece’s Tourism and Economy Ministries plan to repurpose public tourism schools into hotel-school hybrids under 99-year PPP leases, inspired by Switzerland’s model.

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5 months ago

Greece Issues Seasonal Flu Vaccine Guidelines

Manuel Santos

The Ministry of Health issued recommendations for flu vaccination in 2025–2026, urging timely shots for seniors, children, pregnant women, and high-risk groups.

5 months ago

Mykonos Hotel Loses Millions in Subsidy Over Missed Deadlines

Iorgos Pappas

TOURISMA AE, operator of Grecotel Mykonos Blu, lost state support of €877,760 after failing to complete a modernization project approved in 2007.

5 months ago

Greece Sells the Vertical Energy Spine of Europe

Iorgos Pappas

At the Athens Riviera Forum 2025, Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou called the Vertical Gas Corridor Europe’s new energy backbone.

5 months ago

Greek Hoteliers Struggle Amid Short-Term Rental Boom

Iorgos Pappas

Greek tourism revenue reached €12.18 billion from January to July 2025, yet hoteliers struggle as short-term rentals dominate.

5 months ago

Santorini’s Monolithos Pier Project Gets the Green Light

Arthur Butler

Santorini secures €2.4M for a new emergency pier at Monolithos (set to finish by 2028) to ensure safer access for vessels and visitors.

5 months ago

Hotel Workers Demand More Than Applause: Lasithi MP Calls Out Tourism’s Ugly Truth

Arthur Butler

PASOK MP Katerina Spyridaki brought hotel workers’ demands to Parliament, slamming a sector built on record profits but poor conditions.

5 months ago

Athens Airport to Add 90 New Air Traffic Controllers

Kostas Raptis

Gov’t spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis confirmed 90 new air traffic controllers for Athens Airport. Officials promise fewer delays.

5 months ago

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Fuel Prices Climb as Gulf Tension Spreads

2026-03-03 By Iorgos Pappas

Fuel prices in Crete rise by 4–5% following the escalation in the Middle East, affecting transport, heating, and travel costs.

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Souda Base on Alert for the Fourth Day

2026-03-03 By Kostas Raptis

Souda remains on heightened alert for a fourth day as officials stress distance, air defense readiness and no immediate threat to Crete.

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Souda’s Strategic Position Explained

2026-03-03 By Kostas Raptis

Distance maps presented on Kriti TV show Iran is over 2,400 km from Souda, highlighting warning time and layered air defense in Crete.

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Crete Hotels Face Climate Test

2026-03-03 By Arthur Butler

Crete tourism officials push for a green transition in hotels by 2026, warning that climate resilience is a matter of survival.

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Crete’s Tourism Season Begins as Industry Watches Middle East Developments

2026-03-02 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s tourism season officially begins with no flight disruptions, while professionals monitor Middle East tensions and potential impact on Israeli arrivals.

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