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Rodos Cup 2019 Yachting Event a Resounding Success

Phil Butler

The Rodos Cup 2019, organized by Offshore Yachting Club of Rhodes and the Region of South Aegean, wound up a resounding success.

6 years ago

Catch the Saronic Chamber Music Festival July 31st – August 4th

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up on July 31st and running through August 4th, the Leondari Ensemble presents the annual Saronic Island Chamber Music Festival.

6 years ago

The Dangers of the Mediterranean Basin’s Upside Down Weather Forecast

Phil Butler

Over the weekend we reported another heatwave gripping Greece and much of Europe. But the overall picture for of extreme dry contrasted by deadly torrential rain is cause for alarm according to many scientists.

6 years ago

Another Heat Wave Sweeps Over Much of Greece

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Greece’s National Meteorological Service (EMY) says the cool weather of the last week or so will come to an end this weekend.

6 years ago

The 4th Annual Ierapetra Tourism Festival Kicks Off

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Municipality of Ierapetra, the Regional Unit of Lasithi, and the Region of Crete launched the 4th Annual Ierapetra Tourism Festival.

6 years ago

Thomas Cook-Greece Meetup May Signal “Funny Business” As Usual

Phil Butler

Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis says he sees “business as usual” with Thomas Cook’s CEO Peter Fankhauser.

6 years ago

UK Family Outraged Over TUI Downgrade on Crete

Phil Butler

UK travelers to Crete are outraged at TUI for room-description muck-ups and downgrades.

6 years ago

Kathryn Hunter to Portray Prometheus at Ancient Theater of Epidaurus

Aleksandr Shatskih

Kathryn Hunter, will portray Prometheus in the upcoming Stavros Tsakiris production of Aeschylus’ “Prometheus Bound.”

6 years ago

Overnight Stays at Thessaloniki’s Hotels Decline First Half of 2019

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According to the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, overnight stays in hotels in have dropped by 16,486 in the first half of 2019.

6 years ago

Dolphin Capital Kea Island and Kilada Projects Go Forward

Mihaela Lica Butler

A new €600 million euro investment by Dolphin Capital Investors on Kea Island and near the village of Kilada in the eastern Peloponnese, promise luxurious resorts to come.

6 years ago

Classless PM Boris Johnson Not Likely to Give Back Parthenon Sculptures

Phil Butler

Incoming prime minister and twit Boris Johnson says he just loves Greece. But Elgin Marbles are British?

6 years ago

Bank of Greece Reports Rise in Greek Balance of Travel Services Surplus

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The Bank of Greece has reported a significant increase in Greece’s balance of travel services surplus for the first five months of 2019.

6 years ago

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Chania Mayor Panagiotis Simandirakis urges calm amid speculation about Souda Bay, saying there is no evidence of an increased risk to Crete despite regional tensions.

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Thousands of Fireworks Seized in Souda Ahead of Crete’s Loudest Night

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Authorities in Souda seized thousands of fireworks, weapons, and ammunition from two suspects ahead of Orthodox Easter, as officials warn about safety and public concerns on Crete.

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A Meeting About Authenticity in Agios Nikolaos

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Agios Nikolaos officials plan new initiatives to promote inland villages, folklore museums, and Cretan gastronomy as part of Crete’s 2026 tourism strategy.

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Greece Says Crete and Souda Bay Are Protected by National Defense Systems

2026-03-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete and Souda Bay at the Center of Security Discussions Crete, home to the strategic Souda Bay naval and air base, has been mentioned in recent security discussions about tensions in the Middle East. However, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stressed that the island remains well protected and that Greece’s defense posture is more than […]

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