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e-MITE Tourism Upgrade Falls off the Map

Iorgos Pappas

PASOK MP Katerina Spyridaki demands answers on delayed and removed Tourism Ministry Recovery Fund projects, including e-MITE and diving tourism grants.

6 months ago

Historic Tinos Beach Hotel Reopens with Luxury, Sustainability, and Vision

Iorgos Pappas

Historic Tinos Beach Hotel will reopen in May 2026 after a full renovation by Attica Group, aiming to offer five-star hospitality and sustainable tourism.

6 months ago

Old Knowledge Returns Because The Islands Are Running Out Of Water

Iorgos Pappas

Deputy Minister Stefanos Gkikas says Greece will revive traditional water practices on islands to fight drought, floods and climate pressure.

6 months ago

Hospitality and Tourism Optimism Hit Turbulence Again

Mihaela Lica Butler

Greek hoteliers warn of booking slowdown amid Middle East crisis, high taxes, and rising costs. Industry calls for competitiveness to save tourism in 2026.

6 months ago

Film Crews Follow Brad Pitt Across Greece for The Riders

Arthur Butler

Brad Pitt is filming The Riders in Greece with scenes shot in Athens, Lavrio, Hydra, Evia, and Nea Makri, boosting tourism visibility and global media exposure.

6 months ago

Blossoming Peach Trees Festival Returns to Veria

Arthur Butler

Blossoming Peach Trees festival returns to Veria, March 14-22, with a photography contest, music, wine events, cycling, and spring activities.

6 months ago

Outdoor Tourism Praised Again as Key to Sustainable Future

Manuel Santos

Deputy Tourism Minister Anna Karamanli praised outdoor tourism as key to sustainable development, restating goals the industry has heard for years.

6 months ago

FedHATTA Reports Frozen Market But No Panic Yet

Victoria Udrea

FedHATTA says bookings continue despite Middle East tensions, but travel agencies admit the market has frozen as tourism waits for clearer signals.

6 months ago

Ithaca’s Archaeological Museum Begins a New Chapter

Kostas Raptis

Greece upgrades the Archaeological Museum of Ithaca, creating a modern exhibition exploring the island’s history and its enduring link to Homer’s Odyssey.

6 months ago

Fashion Meets Art at the Benaki Museum

Victoria Udrea

The exhibition You Are What You Wear opens at the Benaki Museum, celebrating fashion, art, and the legacy of designer Sophia Kokosalaki.

6 months ago

Greece Repatriates 315 Citizens from the Middle East as Emergency Operations Continue

Iorgos Pappas

Greece safely repatriated 315 citizens from the Middle East as emergency operations continue. The Foreign Ministry provides updated emergency contacts for affected travelers.

6 months ago

Greece Expands Tourism Statistics Program With Airbnb Data and Mobile Tracking

Kostas Raptis

ELSTAT will track short-term rentals, mobile phone tourism flows, and sustainability indicators under a new tourism data program for 2026-2028.

6 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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76-Year-Old French Woman Dies Swimming in Chania

2026-09-14 By Manuel Santos

A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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What Parents Should Know About Underage Drinking Before a Family Holiday in Crete

2026-09-14 By Arthur Butler

Recent cases in Chania and Rethymno show how easily teenagers can access alcohol in Crete, offering a cautionary reminder for families visiting the island.

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Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

2026-09-10 By Arthur Butler

Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

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Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

2026-09-10 By Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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