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Natura Greca Wants You to Stop Rushing Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Natura Greca unveils its 2026 Greece tours featuring small-group hiking, e-biking and culinary travel across the Cyclades, Crete, Meteora and Thassos.

9 months ago

Greece Briefly Lost Its Airspace on Sunday

Kostas Raptis

Greek airspace briefly shut down after a collapse of radio frequencies disrupted air traffic communications, prompting a preliminary investigation into the incident.

9 months ago

Ionian Sea Ferry Routes Suspended Due to Adverse Weather

Manuel Santos

Several ferry services in the Ionian Sea were cancelled due to adverse weather, affecting routes between Sami, Ithaca, Patras, Zakynthos, and Kyllini.

9 months ago

Mati: The Evil Eye and the Power of a Look

Victoria Udrea

From jewelry and home charms to quiet rituals of protection, the Greek belief in the evil eye, mati, remains deeply woven into culture, travel, and everyday life.

10 months ago

Killing Time, Finding Art: Thessaloniki Airport’s New MOMUS Air Museum

Iorgos Pappas

MOMUS Air turns Thessaloniki Airport into a cultural stop, offering travelers free access to contemporary art while waiting to fly.

10 months ago

Pomegranates and New Year’s Luck in Greek Tradition

Victoria Udrea

Rich in symbolism and history, the pomegranate plays a central role in Greek New Year customs, from antiquity to modern family homes.

10 months ago

Greek Thermal Tourism Reinvents Itself — And Younger Travelers Are Paying Attention

Victoria Udrea

Greek thermal tourism evolves into a modern wellness experience, with Loutraki emerging as a year-round destination for younger visitors.

10 months ago

Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Goes Shopping for 4-Star Beds

Manuel Santos

The Thessaloniki Documentary Festival is securing up to 200 hotel rooms per night for March 2026, with a €107,120 accommodation budget.

10 months ago

€4.1 Million Investment Upgrades Student Dormitories Across Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Greece allocates €4.1 million to upgrade 12 student dormitories nationwide, improving safety, housing quality, and student welfare in 2026.

10 months ago

Attiki Odos Toll Increases Take Effect January 1

Iorgos Pappas

Attiki Odos tolls rise from January 1, with increases across all vehicle categories under the concession agreement.

10 months ago

Greek Farmers Resume Road Blockades After Christmas

Arthur Butler

Greek farmers have resumed nationwide protests, disrupting roads and border crossings. What travelers should expect as blockades continue.

10 months ago

Travel Advisory: H3N2 Influenza Spreading Across Greece

Arthur Butler

Seasonal H3N2 influenza is surging earlier than expected due to a fast-spreading H3N2 strain. What travelers to Greece should know.

10 months ago

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We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

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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