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When Beef Becomes a Luxury in Greece

Victoria Udrea

With beef prices up 50% in a year, classic Greek dishes grow costlier. Locals and tourists alike feel the pinch as rural tavernas rethink tradition.

10 months ago

Olympus Riviera Takes Its Burger to Philoxenia

Iorgos Pappas

Pieria’s tourism body joins Philoxenia 2025 in Thessaloniki, serving up burgers, bikes, and big promises for the Olympus Riviera brand.

10 months ago

Greece Opens New Tourism Office in Australia

Iorgos Pappas

Greece launches a new office in Melbourne to strengthen Greece’s brand and attract Australian travelers year-round.

10 months ago

Restoring Faith and Stone in the Heart of Astypalaia

Victoria Udrea

The Greek Culture Ministry invests €500,000 in the restoration of three Early Christian monuments in Astypalaia’s Analipsi area, revealing the island’s hidden Byzantine identity by 2027.

10 months ago

German Tour Operators Say Greece Is Getting Too Expensive for Holidays

Mihaela Lica Butler

German tour operators warn that Greece is becoming a luxury destination as hotel prices surge.

10 months ago

Thessaloniki Metro Takes a Break — After a Year of Being Late on Schedule

Arthur Butler

The Thessaloniki Metro halts operations for a month to run “essential tests” before its next expansion.

10 months ago

Islands to Receive €26 Million Boost as Greece Simplifies Drought Rules

Iorgos Pappas

At the KEDE Conference in Alexandroupoli, Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas announced €26 million in island aid.

10 months ago

Santorini Reopens Iconic Stepped Path Between Fira and the Old Port

Arthur Butler

The stepped path linking Fira to the Old Port of Santorini reopens after maintenance.

10 months ago

Greece Suspends Trawling in Alonissos Marine Park After Backlash

Iorgos Pappas

The Culture Ministry halts trawling in Alonissos-Northern Sporades Marine Park after backlash, as courts uphold entry fees to fund conservation.

10 months ago

Why American Retirees Are Choosing Greece Over Florida

Victoria Udrea

Sunshine, slower life, good food, low taxes — American retirees are finding in Greece what Florida promised but never delivered.

10 months ago

ELTA Closes More Branches

Kostas Raptis

Once upon a time, the postman rang twice.Now, he just texts: “Branch closed, good luck.” After a decade of decline and a €250 million rescue plan, Hellenic Post (ELTA) has found a new way to innovate — by becoming smaller. It is not bankruptcy; it is “strategic minimalism.” The plan is simple: fewer branches, fewer […]

10 months ago

Garbage Bin Burned During Thessaloniki Clashes After Lex Concert

Mihaela Lica Butler

Eighteen detained, one arrested, and one garbage bin sacrificed as Thessaloniki proves even its trash has drama.

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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