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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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 months ago

Ancient Kassope Archaeological Site Upgraded for Accessible Tourism

Victoria Udrea

A Historic City Above the Ionian Sea Perched high on the western slopes of Mount Zalongo, the ancient city of Kassope has always commanded attention. Founded in the 4th century BC, the city occupied a strategic plateau about 550 meters above sea level, giving its inhabitants sweeping views over the surrounding plains and the Ionian […]

7 months ago

Greece Moves Toward New Tourism Planning Rules

Arthur Butler

Greece is preparing a new national tourism planning framework aimed at sustainable development, environmental protection, and better distribution of tourism activity.

7 months ago

Greek Sailors Strike Thursday as Middle East Crisis Traps Crews

Iorgos Pappas

Greek sailors will stage a nationwide 24-hour strike on March 5, 2026, as unions demand protection for crews stranded in the Middle East.

7 months ago

Martis: Why Greeks Wear Red and White Threads in March

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Martis bracelet is a red and white thread worn in Greece throughout March, rooted in ancient tradition and symbolizing protection, purity, and renewal.

8 months ago

Where to Book Luxury Apartments in Athens for a Premium Travel Experience

Kostas Raptis

Book a central Athens suite with a kitchenette and rooftop garden, near key sights and transit.

8 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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.

Large Water Leak Reported Near Gavalochori Cemetery

Large Water Leak Reported Between Villa Rosaria and Gavalochori Cemetery

2026-10-29 By Arthur Butler

A large water leak has been reported between Villa Rosaria and Gavalochori Cemetery. Drivers should approach the affected road with caution.

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