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Kaiki Fishing Boat Still Defines Greece

Iorgos Pappas

The traditional Greek kaiki remains a symbol of island life, carrying centuries of craftsmanship and culture.

10 months ago

allsun Hotels Launches Social Contribution Week

Iorgos Pappas

allsun Hotels Greece wrapped up its Social Contribution Week with donations, volunteer work, and support for local families, shelters, and seniors.

10 months ago

Athens Hotels Prepare for Record Winter Occupancy

Iorgos Pappas

Athens hotels are gearing up for a strong winter season as bookings climb, yet local pricing and tensions over short-term rentals linger.

10 months ago

Greece Discovers Shocking News: Tourists Buy Water, Snacks, and Beer

Iorgos Pappas

A new NielsenIQ survey reveals that 94% of tourists in Greece buy groceries, with bottled water at 82% and beer at 41%

10 months ago

Winter 2025/26: Greece’s Airlines Are Not Just Optimistic — They Are Aggressively Confident

Kostas Raptis

INSETE data shows 6.33 million winter seats to Greece for 2025/26 (+11.8%) with bookings up 6.8%.

10 months ago

Naxos Expands Agro-Tourism Network

Victoria Udrea

On Naxos, farms welcome visitors as the island expands its agro-tourism offerings, combining agriculture with travel.

10 months ago

Santorini Authenticity Year Marketing Costs Revealed

Kostas Raptis

Santorini’s €1 million-plus digital campaign reveal shows how “authenticity” is sold — budget, reality, and what visitors experience.

10 months ago

Geological Tour of Nea Kameni and the Santorini Caldera – Sunday, 16 November 2025

Argophilia Travel News

Geothira and IMPHS host a free geological tour of Nea Kameni and the Santorini caldera on 16 November 2025.

10 months ago

Athens Launches Free Guided Tours Through Its Historic Neighborhoods

Argophilia Travel News

Athens offers free guided tours of historical sites, archaeological sites, museums, cultural and art spaces of the city.

10 months ago

Hotels Across Greece Turn to Solar Energy

Kostas Raptis

Greek hotels are turning to solar energy to beat rising power costs and meet eco-tourism demand. Experts predict 40% will be partly solar-powered by 2026.

10 months ago

Rhodes International Airport Expansion Nears Completion

Kostas Raptis

Rhodes airport upgrades reach final phase as runway reconstruction and capacity expansion shape the island’s shoulder-season growth.

10 months ago

Because Nobody’s Heard of Santorini Yet

Mihaela Lica Butler

In case anyone missed it, Greece has launched yet another campaign to remind the world that Santorini exists — this time over lunch in London.

10 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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