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Tourism Workers in Greece Call 24-Hour Strike on February 25

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism workers in Greece strike on February 25 over delayed benefits and prepaid card problems.

9 months ago

Greece and Algeria Want More Tourists and Direct Flights

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met Algeria’s Deputy FM Sofiane Chaib to sign a tourism cooperation agreement and discuss direct flights.

9 months ago

Koile Road Added to Acropolis Cultural Routes Network

Victoria Udrea

Greece will restore and integrate Athens’ ancient Koile Road into the Acropolis routes network, improving access across the Western Hills.

9 months ago

Kerkini Bird Observatory Planned at Mandraki Through Interreg Greece–Bulgaria

Manuel Santos

Sintiki Municipality approved land for a new bird observatory at Mandraki, Lake Kerkini, under the Birdway Interreg Greece–Bulgaria 2021–2027 program.

9 months ago

Arnaia Is Building a Mushroom Empire

Victoria Udrea

Arnaia in Halkidiki is shaping a new food identity around Cholomondas wild mushrooms and truffles.

9 months ago

Europe Talks Islands While Islanders Pay the Bill

Arthur Butler

MEP Elena Kountoura calls on the European Commission to fund island connectivity under a new EU islands strategy, seeking affordable air and ferry links.

9 months ago

Greek Consumers Complained in 2025 and Miracles Happened

Kostas Raptis

KEPKA recorded 2,560 consumer complaints in 2025, including issues related to tourism and airlines. In most cases (93.67%), consumers prevailed.

9 months ago

Athens Taxi Strike January 20–21: 48-Hour Walkout Over EV Rules and Competition

Arthur Butler

Athens taxi drivers will strike for 48 hours on Jan 20–21, 2026. SATA demands EV deadline changes, bus lane access, and fair rules for ride-hailing.

9 months ago

Ancient Antaios Fountain in Petralona to Be Restored and Made Visit-Friendly

Arthur Butler

The “Unknown” Fountain That Refused to Disappear Some monuments in Athens get the complete mythological superstar treatment: scaffolding, banners, ticket booths, and tourists elbowing each other for the correct angle. And then there are the others — the ones that sit quietly in the urban mess like they are too polite to complain. The Antaios […]

9 months ago

Secret Ancient City Revealed Under Kokovikos House in Plaka

Victoria Udrea

The Ministry of Culture will restore Athens’ iconic Kokovikos House in Plaka into a Greek cinema screening venue, revealing antiquities from Classical to Byzantine eras.

9 months ago

Greece Flirts With France Again and Winter Tourism Is the Prize

Arthur Butler

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with French tour operators in Paris and spoke to Le Figaro, promoting Greece as a year-round destination for 2026.

9 months ago

DYPA Social Tourism Just Got Extended Until June 2026, and Yes, It Can Cover Free Nights

Iorgos Pappas

DYPA Social Tourism now runs for 13 months until June 30, offering up to 6 subsidized nights + free stays in selected islands and regions

9 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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