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Why Greece’s Airports Are So Busy This Year

Kostas Raptis

Greece’s 24 HCAA-managed airports saw a 6.5% rise in passengers from January to July. Total national air traffic reached 44.7 million travelers.

6 months ago

Panagiás tou Chárou in Lipsi Celebrates Virgin Mary on August 23

Victoria Udrea

Lipsi’s Panagiás tou Chárou festival, August 23–25, blends faith, a miracle of lilies, music, and feasts in the heart of the Dodecanese.

6 months ago

Kastoria’s Lake Turns Green for 8th Eco Festival

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The 8th Ecological Agriculture and Handicraft Festival will take place in Kastoria, Greece, from 29–31 August 2025. Featuring organic products, artisan crafts, sustainability workshops, and children’s activities, this lakeside celebration blends tradition, creativity, and ecological awareness. In the final days of August, Kastoria’s lake becomes more than a scenic backdrop. It turns into a meeting […]

6 months ago

Epirus Music Village Brings a Week of Tradition to Pogoni

Ion Bogdan V.

Epirus comes alive this August with the first Epirus Music Village in Pogoni — a week of workshops, concerts, and dance celebrating the region’s rich traditions.

6 months ago

Athens Empties Out as Half the City Flees for the Islands to Celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

Kostas Raptis

Piraeus and other Attica ports saw near-100% ferry occupancy as thousands fled Athens for the islands ahead of the Dormition holiday.

6 months ago

Mycenaean Voudeni Escapes Fire but Suffers Some Damage

Iorgos Pappas

Wildfire swept through the Mycenaean site of Voudeni in Achaia, sparing its tombs but destroying shelters, pathways, and facilities. Full damage assessment pending.

6 months ago

Andros Moves Fast to Tackle Severe Water Shortages

Victoria Udrea

Andros faces one of its driest summers — emergency desalination units are now central to keeping taps running.

6 months ago

Santorini Landslide Risk Gets Six-Month Scientific Intervention

Manuel Santos

The University of Athens will lead a six-month project to tackle landslide risks in Santorini’s caldera, targeting high-risk areas from Athinios to Oia.

6 months ago

€7.3M for Lines 2 & 3 Tracks in First Athens Metro Upgrade Since 2000

Iorgos Pappas

A €7.3M overhaul replaces 32 km of track on Lines 2 & 3 of the Athens Metro, the first major upgrade since 2000.

6 months ago

Greece Launches 103 Water Supply Island Projects

Kostas Raptis

Greece launches 103 water supply projects to tackle shortages in remote islands, but delivery timelines remain a question mark.

6 months ago

Golden Months for Greek Ferries

Iorgos Pappas

Golden months boost Greek ferry traffic by 3.99% in 2025, but ageing ships and EU rules threaten the industry’s future.

6 months ago

South Korean Delegation Visits Santorini

Iorgos Pappas

A South Korean delegation from Yeosu visited Santorini for three days of sightseeing, wine tasting, and official handshakes.

6 months ago

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