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Greece Set for Record-Breaking Autumn Tourism in 2025

Iorgos Pappas

Greece’s tourism sector is breaking records in 2025. INSETE data shows U.S. arrivals up 23%, while the UK and Germany are rising, but the Cyclades are slumping. Last-minute bookings dominate.

6 months ago

Cruise Executives to Visit Volos and Sporades in Familiarization Trip

Iorgos Pappas

Cruise executives from luxury brands will tour Volos and the Sporades in a €24,500 familiarization trip organized by the Thessaly Region.

6 months ago

Lesvos Embraces Sustainable Seas

Manuel Santos

From ghost nets to eco-tourism—Lesvos is turning its seas into treasure, not trash. Sustainability here is less brochure, more action. #HealingLesvos

6 months ago

Aponeristas of Sikinos Keep Jumping Despite the Fines

Manuel Santos

Ferries leave, kids leap, Coast Guard sighs. The aponeristas of Sikinos are back at it—fines and all.

6 months ago

Athens Metro and Taxis to Be Equipped with Defibrillators

Kostas Raptis

Athens will install defibrillators across metro stations and equip volunteer taxis, creating a life-saving network for both residents and visitors.

6 months ago

Greece Pushes for Direct Flights as Tourism Minister Courts South Korea

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with top executives from Korean Air, Hanjin Tour, and Lotte Tour in Seoul.

6 months ago

Vathy’s Archaeological Museum on Samos Enters a New Era

Victoria Udrea

The Ministry of Culture will modernize the Vathy Archaeological Museum in Samos, upgrading its facilities and accessibility.

6 months ago

Greek Court Declares Air Traffic Controllers’ August 28 Strike Illegal

Kostas Raptis

On August 28, 2025, Greek air traffic controllers planned a four-hour strike, but the Athens Court ruling declared it illegal.

6 months ago

August 28: Greek Airports Face Shutdown as Air Traffic Controllers Strike

Kostas Raptis

Air traffic controllers across Greece will strike on August 28, citing systemic failures, government suppression, and rising risks to flight safety.

6 months ago

Athens Restores the Kokovikos House in Plaka into Cultural Center

Victoria Udrea

The Ministry of Culture restores the Kokovikos House in Plaka with €1.7 million ESF funding into a cultural center.

6 months ago

SUP Rescues Rise in Greece

Manuel Santos

SUP is booming in Greece, but SUP rescues are piling up. Lifeguards call for safety rules and even certification classes.

6 months ago

Greece Travel Balance Surplus Hits €2.98 Billion in June 2025

Iorgos Pappas

Greece posted a €2.98 billion travel services surplus in June 2025. Fewer tourists came, but higher spending per trip pushed receipts up by 8.8%. Germany, UK, and US led the way.

6 months ago

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