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Kamari Bus Route Resumes Operation on Santorini

Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Thira has confirmed the reactivation of the KTEL bus line serving Kamari, one of Santorini’s most visited coastal settlements. According to the announcement, routes will officially restart on the morning of September 10, 2025, covering the stretch from the Avis area through to Kamara. This decision follows sustained efforts by the municipality […]

Over €10 Million for Monument Restoration on Kos

Victoria Udrea

The Ministry of Culture allocated over €10 million for restoration projects on Kos, including the Defterdar Mosque, the Purification Fountain, the Gate of Foro, and the Castle of Nerantzia.

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki Opens With a Bold Urban Style and 90% Occupancy

Victoria Udrea

Thessaloniki’s hotel scene welcomed a major new player on September 1, 2025, just days before the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair opened its doors. The NYX Hotel Thessaloniki, part of Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean, launched with occupancy levels already above 90 percent from day one—a sign that the city was waiting for a bold new […]

Heat Alert in Crete: Yellow Warning as September Opens with Summer Temperatures

Kostas Raptis

September in Crete is starting to feel more like July, with the Hellenic National Meteorological Service issuing a Yellow Warning for extreme heat. According to meteorologists, daytime highs across the island are expected to reach 33–36 °C, with inland Greece potentially reaching up to 38 °C midweek. These temperatures, when combined with unusually warm seas, make […]

Greece Outpaces Rivals in the Short-Stay Boom

Victoria Udrea

Europe’s short-term rental market reached 4.15 million listings and 61.3 million nights. Greece outperformed major rivals with rising supply, higher demand, and stronger occupancy.

Kimolos Bets on Autumn to Stretch Its Tourist Season

Iorgos Pappas

Mayor Constantinos Ventouris announced that Kimolos will extend its tourist season into October, banking on the Feast of Saint Methodia and a targeted promotion strategy to keep visitors coming.