Greece introduced the Pet-Friendly Accommodation Seal to elevate hospitality standards and promote animal welfare.
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Greek Islands Demand Tourist Fees
South Aegean island municipalities joined forces to demand legislation allowing local visitor contribution fees.
The Parthenon Emerges: Athens’ Eternal Temple Breathes Again
On a crisp October morning, Athenians and travelers alike looked up at the Acropolis and blinked: the Parthenon had shed its steel skin. For the first time in decades, that ancient temple stood unmasked. What was once permanently half-hidden by scaffolding now revealed itself whole — a fleeting miracle of marble and light. For the […]
Cretan Flavors Take Over Syntagma
From October 13–18, 2025, the heart of Athens hosts the “Flavors of Mylopotamos – Flavors of Crete” event at Syntagma Metro.
Anna Karamanli Presents Greece’s Sustainable Wine Tourism Strategy in Plovdiv
Deputy Minister Anna Karamanli showcased Greece’s wine tourism strategy at the 9th UNWTO Global Conference in Plovdiv.
Autumn Showers Sweep Greece
Greece sees brief autumn rains followed by clear skies and mild temperatures — perfect for late-season island travelers.
Wanted: 290,000 Greeks Who Remember How to Smile at Tourists
Greek tourism faces a 290,000-person labor gap. Maybe we should start cloning waiters instead of bottling olive oil.
Sani/Ikos Bets 400 Million on Luxury Revival
Sani/Ikos invests €400M to rebuild Halkidiki’s iconic hotels into the new Ikos Kassandra by 2029.
When the Moon Rises Over Crete
The full moon rises over Crete’s sacred peaks, where ancient Minoan faith meets modern astronomy under the same light.
Greece Gets a Free Shower – And Nobody Brought an Umbrella
Last week’s rain hit Greece hard, flooding streets and testing umbrellas. Northern and western regions took the brunt, while the rest of the country tried to stay dry — with mixed results.
Greece Slaps Fines up to €12,000 on Farmers for Crop Damage
Greece introduces fines up to €12,000 for farmers whose livestock damage crops. Protecting farmland also safeguards rural landscapes vital to Greek tourism.
Greece Invests €1.09 Million to Protect Wildlife in Archaeological Sites
Greece’s Culture and Environment Ministries launch BIAS II with €1.09m funding to document and protect biodiversity in archaeological sites.