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Purple Jellyfish Sting Coastal Tourism as Greek Businesses Seek Emergency Support
Greek business groups are calling for emergency support as purple jellyfish blooms reduce beach attendance and affect tourism businesses in parts of the country.
Greece Launches the New VisitGreece.gr With AI Features and a Digital Tourism Makeover
Greece’s new VisitGreece.gr officially launches with AI-powered travel planning, a companion app, and a digital museum.
Electric Scooters: Heraklion and Beyond Face Strict New Regulations
The “wild west” of electric scooters is coming to an end. New laws bring age restrictions, mandatory insurance, and heavy fines.
Greek Lawmakers Call for Changes to Tourism for All 2026-2027 to Improve Access for People with Disabilities
Members of Parliament from PASOK have called on the Ministries of National Economy, Finance, and Tourism to revise the Tourism for All 2026-2027 program, arguing that its current rules continue to exclude many people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and rare diseases. The parliamentary question was submitted by Lassithi MP and PASOK Tourism spokesperson Katerina Spyridakis, […]
Greece Has New Deadlines for Ski Resort Upgrades
In Greece, investment projects related to ski resort upgrades funded by the NextGeneration EU program now have a definitive final deadline of June 30, 2026.
National Bank of Greece and POX Launch Strategic Partnership for Hoteliers
NBG and the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers announced a partnership offering liquidity support, POS financing, and advisory services for Greek hotels.
Greece Enters Global Competitive Sailing with Hellenic RS21 Sailing League
The Yacht Club of Greece and Grivalia launch the Hellenic RS21 Sailing League, featuring a new fleet of eco-friendly keelboats and three 2026 regattas.
An Unnecessary Escalation Stalls Port Operations in Santorini
Cruise calls to Santorini cancelled as bus operators protest the new 70-30 passenger management system.
Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague
The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.
Thessaloniki Prepares for New Short-Term Rental Restrictions and Fines
Thessaloniki faces a total freeze on new Airbnb registrations starting July 1. New property transfer rules and fines may impact your investment.
Crete Anchors Greece’s Pristine 97% Perfect Water Quality Rating
Greece remains one of Europe’s leaders in bathing water quality in 2025, with 97.1% of monitored sites rated excellent.