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Greece

Price Caps on Fuel and Food Aim to Contain Inflation

Kostas Raptis

Greece imposes profit caps on fuel and basic goods to limit inflation. Measures expected to affect transport, tourism costs, and consumer prices in 2026.

7 months ago

Bakers Demand Support as Rising Costs Threaten Bread Prices in Greece

Victoria Udrea

Greek bakers warn of rising bread prices as energy and raw material costs increase. Industry calls for government support to keep bakeries viable.

7 months ago

Tourism Officials Promote Year-Round Travel in Central Macedonia

Victoria Udrea

Central Macedonia promoted thematic tourism at ITB Berlin 2026, with strong demand from Germany and new flights to Thessaloniki supporting visitor growth.

7 months ago

Partheni Bay to Get Organized Boat Shelter

Arthur Butler

Environmental approval granted for tourist boat shelter in Partheni Leros. Small marina project adds new mooring infrastructure in the Dodecanese.

7 months ago

Runway Works at Chios Airport Signal Upgrade but Also Years of Disruption

Iorgos Pappas

The runway extension at Chios Airport will be subject to operational restrictions until 2027, due to major infrastructure updates.

7 months ago

Bey Hamam Restored in Greek Time

Arthur Butler

Bey Hamam in Thessaloniki finally reopens after a delayed restoration project funded in 2022–2024. Greece completes the €1.5M cultural upgrade in 2026.

7 months ago

Women in Tourism Event Includes AI Startups and Familiar Promises

Victoria Udrea

The Tourism Ministry and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels held an event for Women’s Day on women in tourism, innovation, AI, and startups through the CapsuleT Accelerator.

7 months ago

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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 months 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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