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Santorini Among the World’s Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations for 2026

Arthur Butler

Santorini features in hotelwithtub.com’s 2026 ranking of the world’s most romantic getaways, praised for its views, intimacy, and honeymoon appeal.

8 months ago

€2.4 Million Released to Regions to Fight Livestock Pox

Manuel Santos

€2.4 million goes to regions for sheep and goat pox management, a move that also protects rural tourism and food supply chains.

8 months ago

Restored Palace of Pella, Birthplace of Alexander the Great, Reopens to Visitors

Iorgos Pappas

The Palace of Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, returns to the public after major restoration works.

8 months ago

Christmas Dinner in Greece Gets Up to 20% More Expensive in 2025

Arthur Butler

Rising meat and dessert prices push the cost of Greece’s Christmas table up to 20% in 2025, affecting households, restaurants, and holiday travelers.

8 months ago

Athens Roads Are Under New AI Surveillance

Kostas Raptis

Driving in Athens just changed. AI traffic cameras are recording speeding, phone use, and red-light violations. Drivers should expect fines.

8 months ago

Greek Airports Break Records Again

Arthur Butler

Passenger traffic rose 9.5% and flights 9.3% across 39 airports, with strong gains at state-run airports and Heraklion.

8 months ago

Greek Farmers’ Protests and Road Blockades Continue

Iorgos Pappas

Fourth week of farmer protests in Greece. Holiday traffic gets a pass. Trucks do not. The message is deliberate.

8 months ago

Athens Santa Run 2025 Brings Christmas Cheer to the City Streets

Iorgos Pappas

The Athens Santa Run returns on December 21, bringing festive costumes, a short city route, and charitable giving to the heart of Athens.

9 months ago

Government Plans Special Secretariat and ENFIA Cuts for Mountain Communities

Iorgos Pappas

Greece announces a Special Secretariat, a digital platform, tax cuts, and new policies for mountain communities.

9 months ago

Keeping the Shipyards Alive While the Sea Is Still Watching

Manuel Santos

Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas highlights the role of traditional shipyards in preserving Greece’s maritime heritage and local economies.

9 months ago

Greek Tourism Enters Its “Challenging Phase”

Iorgos Pappas

At SETE’s Tourism Ahead conference, Greek tourism officially discovers costs, staff shortages, geopolitics, and the future—all at once.

9 months ago

Farmers Push Toward Rio–Antirrio Bridge as Volos Port Blockade Winds Down

Arthur Butler

Farmers attempt to reach the Rio–Antirrio Bridge while clearing the Volos port blockade, demanding answers on delayed aid payments.

9 months ago

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76-Year-Old French Woman Dies Swimming in Chania

2026-09-14 By Manuel Santos

A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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What Parents Should Know About Underage Drinking Before a Family Holiday in Crete

2026-09-14 By Arthur Butler

Recent cases in Chania and Rethymno show how easily teenagers can access alcohol in Crete, offering a cautionary reminder for families visiting the island.

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Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

2026-09-10 By Arthur Butler

Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

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Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

2026-09-10 By Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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