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Anna Karamanli Presents Greece’s Sustainable Wine Tourism Strategy in Plovdiv

Manuel Santos

Deputy Minister Anna Karamanli showcased Greece’s wine tourism strategy at the 9th UNWTO Global Conference in Plovdiv.

11 months ago

Autumn Showers Sweep Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Greece sees brief autumn rains followed by clear skies and mild temperatures — perfect for late-season island travelers.

11 months ago

Wanted: 290,000 Greeks Who Remember How to Smile at Tourists

Victoria Udrea

Greek tourism faces a 290,000-person labor gap. Maybe we should start cloning waiters instead of bottling olive oil.

11 months ago

Sani/Ikos Bets 400 Million on Luxury Revival

Iorgos Pappas

Sani/Ikos invests €400M to rebuild Halkidiki’s iconic hotels into the new Ikos Kassandra by 2029.

11 months ago

When the Moon Rises Over Crete

Iorgos Pappas

The full moon rises over Crete’s sacred peaks, where ancient Minoan faith meets modern astronomy under the same light.

11 months ago

Greece Gets a Free Shower – And Nobody Brought an Umbrella

Iorgos Pappas

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.

11 months ago

Greece Slaps Fines up to €12,000 on Farmers for Crop Damage

Manuel Santos

Greece introduces fines up to €12,000 for farmers whose livestock damage crops. Protecting farmland also safeguards rural landscapes vital to Greek tourism.

11 months ago

Greece Invests €1.09 Million to Protect Wildlife in Archaeological Sites

Victoria Udrea

Greece’s Culture and Environment Ministries launch BIAS II with €1.09m funding to document and protect biodiversity in archaeological sites.

11 months ago

Greece Announces Hotel-school Model for Tourism Education With 99-year Leases

Iorgos Pappas

Greece’s Tourism and Economy Ministries plan to repurpose public tourism schools into hotel-school hybrids under 99-year PPP leases, inspired by Switzerland’s model.

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11 months ago

Greece Issues Seasonal Flu Vaccine Guidelines

Manuel Santos

The Ministry of Health issued recommendations for flu vaccination in 2025–2026, urging timely shots for seniors, children, pregnant women, and high-risk groups.

11 months ago

Mykonos Hotel Loses Millions in Subsidy Over Missed Deadlines

Iorgos Pappas

TOURISMA AE, operator of Grecotel Mykonos Blu, lost state support of €877,760 after failing to complete a modernization project approved in 2007.

11 months ago

Greece Sells the Vertical Energy Spine of Europe

Iorgos Pappas

At the Athens Riviera Forum 2025, Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou called the Vertical Gas Corridor Europe’s new energy backbone.

11 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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Can Package Holidays Help Build a Shoulder Season?

2026-09-18 By Arthur Butler

Package holidays can help provide structure, but only when they connect visitors to the destination beyond the resort gate.

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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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