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Tourism Sector Shows Strong Hiring Outlook for 2026

Victoria Udrea

New ManpowerGroup data shows strong hiring prospects in Tourism for early 2026, while the Ministry’s plan to reduce ASTER/ASTEK studies to 3 years sparks industry concern.

9 months ago

Mykonos Turns Again to Desalination as Water Demand Surges Ahead of Tourist Season

Iorgos Pappas

Mykonos expands desalination capacity with a new unit in Ano Mera, aiming to stabilize water supply ahead of peak tourism.

9 months ago

Greece Recorded 2,820 Dog-Bite Cases in 2023 — But the Numbers Tell Only Half the Story

Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece recorded 2,820 dog-bite incidents in 2023, with most cases involving avoidable mistakes. Argophilia explains why prevention begins with humans, not dogs.

9 months ago

UN Tourism Chief Says Greece Is Amazing, Shockingly Does Not Mention Santorini Donkey Traffic

Ion Bogdan V.

UN Tourism chief calls Greece a global model while hinting that overcrowding, housing issues, and “authenticity” need saving.

9 months ago

Greece Outlines a New Chapter for Tourism at Acropolis Museum Event

Iorgos Pappas

Greek leaders outline priorities for sustainable tourism at an Acropolis Museum event titled “Tourism Is Changing – Greece Leads.”

9 months ago

Olympic Flame for Milan–Cortina 2026 Begins Indoors After Severe Storms in Olympia

Manuel Santos

Storms push the 2026 Olympic flame lighting ceremony indoors, but tradition continues before the torch relay sets off.

9 months ago

Paraskevi Kakouri, a Herd, and a Hillside Full of Light

Victoria Udrea

Honored in Astakos for European Cinema Day: the documentary of 19-year-old shepherdess Paraskevi Kakouri, a young woman keeping the Greek countryside alive.

9 months ago

Thessaloniki Moves Forward With the Holocaust Museum of Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

Three construction groups enter negotiations for the Holocaust Museum of Greece, which is set to open in 2028.

9 months ago

Gassi Group and Authentic Asia Announce Greece–Vietnam Tourism Partnership

Manuel Santos

A new Gassi Group–Authentic Asia partnership aims to boost tourism between Greece and Vietnam, presented at Philoxenia 2025.

9 months ago

Kalavryta and Voras-Kaimaktsalan Prepare for Ski Season Opening

Manuel Santos

Kalavryta and Kaimaktsalan get ready for the 2025-2026 ski season with new facilities and cautious optimism.

9 months ago

epaithros+ Participates in Innodays 2025 Through ETAM SA Pavilion

Argophilia Travel News

The epaithros+ Network joins Innodays 2025 through the ETAM SA pavilion, with a presentation by coordinator Chrysa Pagkalou on November 30.

9 months ago

Paros Airport Upgrade Hits the Usual Greek Infrastructure Wall

Kostas Raptis

Paros Airport receives €3 million to restart stalled works, but major delays and a €45M funding gap push the full upgrade far into the next decade.

9 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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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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