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Deputy Shipping Minister Backs Island Strategy at Oinousses Conference

Manuel Santos

At the 16th Panhellenic Conference of Small Islands on Oinousses, Sept 26–28, 2025, Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas outlined strategies for funding, ferries, and EU policy.

5 months ago

Flights Unaffected by October 1 Strike After Court Ruling in Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Flights in Greece will run on October 1, 2025, after a court barred aviation unions from joining a nationwide strike. Ferries, trains, and taxis still face disruption.

5 months ago

Why Greece Is Betting on Medical Tourism

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni says Greece’s future lies not only in beaches but in hospitals too. Medical tourism is rising fast—and Thessaloniki just gave it a brand-new eye clinic.

5 months ago

Airbnb Rentals Face New Restrictions in Greece’s Hotspots

Iorgos Pappas

Greece extends its ban on new Airbnb licenses to Chania, Thessaloniki, Santorini, Paros, and Halkidiki, while AADE clarifies strict new rules on VAT, registry numbers, and rental limits.

5 months ago

Wolf Attack in Halkidiki Raises Safety Concerns for Residents and Visitors

Manuel Santos

A wolf attacked a 5-year-old girl at Neos Marmaras beach in Halkidiki. Authorities are installing cameras and traps to find the animal.

5 months ago

Short-Term Rentals in Greece Up in August, Prices Edge Lower

Arthur Butler

AirDNA data shows short-term rental supply in Greece up 4.9% in August 2025, with demand up 5.2%. Occupancy slipped 0.5%, ADR at €201, offering travelers more choice at steadier prices.

5 months ago

Athens Taxi Strike to Disrupt Travel Monday

Iorgos Pappas

Athens taxi drivers will strike for 18 hours from midnight Sunday to Monday, protesting new regulations.

5 months ago

Hungarian Tourists Keep Greece on Their Map

Arthur Butler

569,000 Hungarians traveled to Greece in 2024, a slight dip from 2023 after record growth. Greece remains their top air destination and second most popular road trip abroad.

5 months ago

Greece’s Travel Balance Shows Surplus Despite Fewer Visitors

Argophilia Travel News

Greece’s travel balance posted a €5.99 billion surplus in January-June 2025. Travel receipts rose 11% thanks to higher spending per trip, even as inbound visitor flows grew only 0.6%.

5 months ago

Digital Nomads Flock to Athens Nomad Fest 2025

Iorgos Pappas

Athens Nomad Fest 2025 gathers over 200 freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creators from six continents, with workshops, networking, and even a trip to Poros.

5 months ago

Piraeus Taste Festival 2025 Celebrates Seafood, Culture, and Zero Waste

Victoria Udrea

Piraeus hosts its 4th Taste Festival, filling the port with seafood creations, cultural events, and a fair celebrating Greek gastronomy.

5 months ago

Santorini’s Theraic Rituals Take the Stage at the Tomato Museum

Victoria Udrea

On September 19, 2025, the Tomato Industrial Museum in Vlychada hosts the Theraic Rituals event, part of Artemis Chatzigiannaki’s exhibition.

5 months ago

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