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Cruise Tax Begins Now at All Greek Ports

Iorgos Pappas

Tourists arriving at Greek ports in 2025 face a new cruise tax, varying by location and season. Find out who pays, when it starts, and how much to expect, including details for Mykonos and Santorini.

7 months ago

Greece Overtourism and Its Impact on Local Communities

Kostas Raptis

Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, calls for strategic visitor management in Greece to safeguard local communities.

7 months ago

Tourists Witness “PERIVLEPTOS 2025” Evacuation Exercise at Mystra

Manuel Santos

The large-scale “PERIVLEPTOS 2025” evacuation drill, held at the Mystra Archaeological Site, brought together Greek ministries, local authorities, and emergency services

7 months ago

Athens Reservoirs Hit Record Lows

Kostas Raptis

Athens, a city famed for its sunshine, now faces water scarcity as Mornos and Evinos reservoirs report historic low levels.

7 months ago

Seven in Ten Greeks Are Eyeing Wellness and Sports Trips This Year

Victoria Udrea

Stressed-out souls want nature, rest, and a break from regular life. Travelers set strict spending limits, most unwilling to go beyond €500.

7 months ago

British Tour Operators Meet Alternative Tourism

Manuel Santos

Alternative tourism in Greece was under the spotlight as tourism professionals and British media heavyweights gathered for AITO’s London event.

7 months ago

Why More Tourists Means Less Cash

Iorgos Pappas

Greece’s tourism model turned into a crowded mess, and why sustainable tourism matters now more than ever.

7 months ago

SYRIZA’s Relentless Standoff: Leadership Slams Government Over Migrant Center and OPEKEPE Scandal in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

SYRIZA’s president visited Kitrenosí in Rethymno on June 7, 2024, fiercely opposing government plans for a closed migrant facility in Crete.

7 months ago

New Short-Term Rental Rules in Greece: How to Avoid Getting Fined by AADE

Victoria Udrea

Find out what Greece’s AADE short-term rental rules mean for owners and managers as of 2025.

7 months ago

Athens International Airport Passenger Traffic Skyrockets in June

Iorgos Pappas

Athens International Airport recorded a 7.6% increase in passenger traffic in the first half of 2025, driven mainly by international travelers.

7 months ago

Netflix Collaboration With EOT Spurs New Greece Tourism Video

Manuel Santos

The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) and Netflix announced a collaboration, releasing a global video campaign to showcase Greek destinations.

7 months ago

Five Vestiges of Light and Memory Are Now Part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Greece

Victoria Udrea

Explore five traditions of Greece included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture in 2025.

7 months ago

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The 14th Pancretan Forum on March 7, at DEKK Gournes, strengthens links between Cretan producers and hotels, boosting local supply chains.

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Fuel Prices Climb as Gulf Tension Spreads

2026-03-03 By Iorgos Pappas

Fuel prices in Crete rise by 4–5% following the escalation in the Middle East, affecting transport, heating, and travel costs.

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Souda Base on Alert for the Fourth Day

2026-03-03 By Kostas Raptis

Souda remains on heightened alert for a fourth day as officials stress distance, air defense readiness and no immediate threat to Crete.

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Souda’s Strategic Position Explained

2026-03-03 By Kostas Raptis

Distance maps presented on Kriti TV show Iran is over 2,400 km from Souda, highlighting warning time and layered air defense in Crete.

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Crete Hotels Face Climate Test

2026-03-03 By Arthur Butler

Crete tourism officials push for a green transition in hotels by 2026, warning that climate resilience is a matter of survival.

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