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Greek Hoteliers Struggle Amid Short-Term Rental Boom

Iorgos Pappas

Greek tourism revenue reached €12.18 billion from January to July 2025, yet hoteliers struggle as short-term rentals dominate.

11 months ago

Santorini’s Monolithos Pier Project Gets the Green Light

Arthur Butler

Santorini secures €2.4M for a new emergency pier at Monolithos (set to finish by 2028) to ensure safer access for vessels and visitors.

11 months ago

Hotel Workers Demand More Than Applause: Lasithi MP Calls Out Tourism’s Ugly Truth

Arthur Butler

PASOK MP Katerina Spyridaki brought hotel workers’ demands to Parliament, slamming a sector built on record profits but poor conditions.

11 months ago

Athens Airport to Add 90 New Air Traffic Controllers

Kostas Raptis

Gov’t spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis confirmed 90 new air traffic controllers for Athens Airport. Officials promise fewer delays.

11 months ago

Deputy Shipping Minister Backs Island Strategy at Oinousses Conference

Manuel Santos

At the 16th Panhellenic Conference of Small Islands on Oinousses, Sept 26–28, 2025, Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas outlined strategies for funding, ferries, and EU policy.

11 months ago

Flights Unaffected by October 1 Strike After Court Ruling in Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Flights in Greece will run on October 1, 2025, after a court barred aviation unions from joining a nationwide strike. Ferries, trains, and taxis still face disruption.

11 months ago

Why Greece Is Betting on Medical Tourism

Iorgos Pappas

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni says Greece’s future lies not only in beaches but in hospitals too. Medical tourism is rising fast—and Thessaloniki just gave it a brand-new eye clinic.

11 months ago

Airbnb Rentals Face New Restrictions in Greece’s Hotspots

Iorgos Pappas

Greece extends its ban on new Airbnb licenses to Chania, Thessaloniki, Santorini, Paros, and Halkidiki, while AADE clarifies strict new rules on VAT, registry numbers, and rental limits.

12 months ago

Wolf Attack in Halkidiki Raises Safety Concerns for Residents and Visitors

Manuel Santos

A wolf attacked a 5-year-old girl at Neos Marmaras beach in Halkidiki. Authorities are installing cameras and traps to find the animal.

1 year ago

Short-Term Rentals in Greece Up in August, Prices Edge Lower

Arthur Butler

AirDNA data shows short-term rental supply in Greece up 4.9% in August 2025, with demand up 5.2%. Occupancy slipped 0.5%, ADR at €201, offering travelers more choice at steadier prices.

1 year ago

Athens Taxi Strike to Disrupt Travel Monday

Iorgos Pappas

Athens taxi drivers will strike for 18 hours from midnight Sunday to Monday, protesting new regulations.

1 year ago

Hungarian Tourists Keep Greece on Their Map

Arthur Butler

569,000 Hungarians traveled to Greece in 2024, a slight dip from 2023 after record growth. Greece remains their top air destination and second most popular road trip abroad.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Chora Sfakion Port Gets Rockfall Protection in Major Safety Project

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Rockfall protection works at Chora Sfakion port are nearing completion, with handover expected in December 2026. Irrigation and water storage projects are also being examined.

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International Sculptors Will Turn Marble Into Art in a Cretan Village

2026-09-18 By Victoria Udrea

Visit Venerato near Heraklion from September 21 to October 11 to watch sculptors from China, Cuba and Greece create five marble works, free to the public.

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Heraklion Funds Two Electric Minibuses for Disability Transport

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion will receive €241,600 in Crete 2021-2027 funding for two electric minibuses equipped to transport people with disabilities and wheelchairs.

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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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